NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS FOR THE HOOD CANAL

The opioid crisis in Washington State demands a comprehensive and coordinated response, and the pending legislative bills in Olympia signal a step in the right direction. But local elected official Marcia Kelbon suggests additional measures to reinstate felony status for repeat offenders and expunge records for those demonstrating post-release sobriety. As the community rallies behind these legislative efforts, there is hope for a future where the devastating impact of opioids is lessened, and individuals struggling with addiction find a path toward recovery.