SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane County is experiencing a significant decline in suspected overdoses, with numbers dropping to their lowest levels since 2023, according to the Regional Health District.
The county averaged 223 suspected overdoses per month in 2025, but that number fell to 158 per month from August through December. CDC data on overdose deaths is also declining for the first time in over two years.
Local organizations say the decrease results from coordinated efforts between the city, law enforcement, and nonprofit groups…