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Washington weekly drug overdose tracker Sept. 14-18

(The Center Square) - The following is a list of drug-related deaths as reported by the King County Medical Examiner. The Center Square does not independently verify this information. The full list can be found here .

By Andrew Paxton | The Center Square, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 21, 2026, 9:00 AM ET

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Washington weekly drug overdose tracker Sept. 14-18
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Proposed Head Start changes leave Washington job impact unclear

(The Center Square) — Proposed changes to the federal Head Start program could reshape early-learning programs nationwide, but the impact on Washington jobs remains unclear as local districts prepare for potential enrollment increases.

By Austin Reed | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM ET

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Schools expect minimal impact with Title IX pacts rescinded
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