Near Record Number of People Died of Overdoses in 2023 in Yakima Near Record Number of People Died of Overdoses in 2023 in Yakima All total, Jim Curtice says the county saw 94 overdose deaths last year nearly tying with 2021 when a record 95 overdose deaths were reported in the valley.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Suicide rates up in Yakima and around the nationSuicide rates up in Yakima and around the nation. It's a major mental health crisis that started to show increases in 2021 during the COVID pandemic.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
More People Are Dying in Yakima of Overdoses Every MonthMore People Are Dying in Yakima of Overdoses Every MonthSo far this year 61 people have died of a drug overdose. The number was 54 at the end of last month.Lance TormeyLance Tormey