Overdose Rate Skyrockets: Yakima County Second Highest in WA The Citizen 10 months ago Yakima County is trying to cope with a staggering 51% increase in overdose deaths in 2024. Source: Google Alerts for Yakima Share: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Print (Opens in new window) Print Overdose deaths continue to increase in Yakima County | KIMADateFebruary 11, 2022In relation toYakimaCoroner: Overdose deaths are climbing in Yakima County and fentanyl is the leading causeDateFebruary 24, 2021In relation toYakimaYakima County sees spike in overdose incidents | News | nbcrightnow.comDateMarch 13, 2025In relation toYakima