U.S. Attorney for Eastern Washington testifies about fentanyl crisis in Native American communities

U.S. Attorney for Eastern Washington testifies about fentanyl crisis in Native American communities

Vanessa Waldref testified before a Senate committee about the fentanyl crisis and how federal officials can step up to help Native American communities.

Fentanyl crisis hits Native American communities in eastern Washington, US attorney testified in Senate hearing

SPOKANE, Wash. - Native Americans are disproportionately affected by the fentanyl crisis, seeing a higher rate of overdose-related deaths. On Wednesday, a Senate Committee Hearing on Indian Affairs was held to discuss the fentanyl crisis in native communities.