Andrea Suarez
Coverage of Andrea Suarez in the Nexus archive.
- Seattle dog owners warned about pets overdosing in viral flyers
A flyer warning dog owners about pet overdoses on narcotics has sparked backlash in Seattle, highlighting the city's ongoing struggle with drug overdoses in both humans and animals. The Indigenous Harm Reduction Team created the flyer, which provides guidance on administering naloxone and CPR to dogs. Seattle continues to grapple with overdoses, having reported 191 deaths due to overdoses so far in 2026.
- Inside Seattle’s open-air drug crisis as fentanyl ravages city and activists bail out alleged criminals
Seattle faces a severe fentanyl crisis with open-air drug use, rising overdose deaths, and criticism of the city's response. Activists like Andrea Suarez of We Heart Seattle argue local leaders, including Mayor Katie Wilson, are not doing enough to address the issue, while Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes outlined a diversion policy to the LEAD program for drug-related offenses.
- Will socialism save Seattle? City advocates struggle to find solutions as homeless, drug addicts flood streets
Seattle faces escalating homelessness and open-air drug use under socialist Mayor Katie Wilson's administration, with advocates like Andrea Suarez of We Heart Seattle reporting severe public space contamination and overdose incidents. King County provides harm reduction resources, including free drug paraphernalia and naloxone, while critics highlight rising crime and public health crises.