John Braun commentary: The continuing insanity of the homelessness ‘emergency’

The line about “insanity” being defined as doing the same things over and over, and expecting a different result, is sometimes attributed to Albert Einstein.  An online search indicates the saying more likely originated in a Narcotics Anonymous publication many years ago about the difficulty of overcoming a drug addiction. If so, insanity is an […]

DCYF reveals three-fold increase in opioid-related child death and near-death numbers for 1Q-2025

[The Center Square-WA]—The Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) has reported a significant rise in child fatalities and near-fatal incidents linked to opioid exposure in the first quarter of 2025. With 54% of child deaths under state supervision attributed to opioids, particularly fentanyl, officials are grappling with how to address this escalating […]

 300+ recovery champions to meet lawmakers for Recovery Advocacy Day

OLYMPIA—On February 6, 2025, the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA) will convene over 300 recovery champions at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia to meet with lawmakers and advocate for legislative priorities as part of Recovery Advocacy Day (RAD). Since 2014, the WRA has created a statewide community that celebrates and advocates for recovery. Since the […]

Harm reduction, recovery, and reform take center stage in Snohomish County

EVERETT—Though drug addiction affects millions from all walks of life, the recovery process can feel like an isolated, silent struggle for many individuals. At the 8th Annual Snohomish County Overdose Awareness Day, the goal was to shine a light on state resources, community organizations, and other helping hands that can ease the process of recovery […]