SAMHSA Announces $19M in Supplemental Funding to Strengthen Housing Capacity for Homeless People with Serious Mental Illness
U.S. – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is awarding $19 million in new supplemental funding through the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant for efforts to address the intersection of homelessness and serious mental illness (SMI).
Florida Man Indicted for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl into Federal Prisons via Drone
FRESNO, CA — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment Thursday against James Key III, 45, of Eustis, Florida, charging him with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. According to court documents,
Departments of Justice and Homeland Security Partnering on Cross-Agency Trade Fraud Task Force
U.S. – In a press release announced yesterday, the Department of Justice launched a cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force to bring robust enforcement against importers and other parties who seek to defraud the United States. The Task
Oregon’s Different way on Liquor Store Privatization
OREGON – Along a remote and deep-sunk crook of the Deschutes River, in the small town of Maupin, you can find a state liquor store. But to find it you’ll need to make sure your vision encompasses
Strike Delays Start of Classes in Southwest Washington School District
VANCOUVER, WA – Families and leaders of Evergreen Public Schools in southwest Washington hope students will return to school on Tuesday after a week-long delay due to a classified workers strike. But officials of the 22,000-student district
CDC Vaccine Officials Resign While Childhood Vaccination Rates Decline
U.S. – The shake-up at the agency comes as states see increases in vaccine exemption requests. Dr. Rana Alissa hears it daily in the clinic. “It’s better for my kid to get the virus than get the
Trump Moves to Revoke $5 Billion of Approved Foreign Aid Spending
WASHINGTON — The White House budget office moved Friday to yank nearly $5 billion in foreign aid already approved by Congress in a controversial maneuver meant to bypass lawmakers. The so-called pocket rescission, which a top congressional
Spokane eyes $1.5M in Reserves Amid Uptick in Lawsuits, Unemployment Claims
SPOKANE, WA – Facing multiple lawsuits, workers’ compensation, and unemployment claims, the Spokane City Council is considering pulling $1.55 million from its reserves to settle before it’s too late. Chief Financial Officer Matt Boston told the council
Seattle PD Prepping for Potential Protests over Christian Concert at Gas Works Park
SEATTLE, WA – The Seattle Police Department is gearing up for what it hopes will be a peaceful event Saturday at Gas Works Park. Christian artist Sean Feucht, the founder of the Let Us Worship movement, is
Beginning on September 1 Annual Meadow Closures in Place for Elk Rut Season in Rocky Mountain National Park
ROCKY MT. NAT. PARK – Beginning on Monday, September 1, annual meadow closures will go into effect in Rocky Mountain National Park to prevent the disturbance and harassment of elk during their fall mating season. Meadow closures