Overdose deaths are falling fast
Fatal drug overdoses, which fell in the U.S. last year for the first time since before the pandemic, are continuing to decline, according to preliminary CDC data. Overdoses kill more than 100,000 people a year, but the number appears to be dropping rapidly. We need more data and more research to determine what’s driving the decline in deaths, but experts have theories. Continue reading at Axios. (Axios Visuals)
Washington has the best public education on west coast, top five in US, new study says
Washington students have access to some of the best public education in the country, according to a new study. In a study published last week, market research outlet Consumer Affairs looked at statewide test scores, graduation rates and school funding, among other metrics, to determine which states offer the best public education. Washington took fourth place in the country, far outranking any of its west coast neighbors. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Getty Images)
Washington launches Simple As That to combat littering
Each year, approximately 38 million pounds of litter are discarded on Washington’s highways, roads, and public areas — a statistic reflecting about five pounds of trash for every resident in the state, according to the Washington State Department of Ecology. Litter poses threats to water quality and presents safety risks for motorists, according to the DOE. In response to these challenges, the department is collaborating with the Department of Transportation, State Patrol and other agencies to launch the “Simple As That” campaign. Continue reading at The Columbian.
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