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The Snohomish County Health Department examined data showing when Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are responding to opioid overdoses in Snohomish County. Understanding when opioid overdoses most often occur can help inform planning and response efforts. Data from local EMS agency partners show that, over the past four years (June 2022–May 2026), EMS responses to opioid overdoses occurred most often during the evening, and on weekend nights. Early morning hours saw the fewest overdoses.
By month, March led EMS overdose responses, while September had the fewest. Although these patterns may change over time, understanding when opioid overdoses most often occur can help guide staffing, preparedness, and the distribution of life-saving resources such as naloxone.
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An opening celebration and community showcase for the Everett New Start Center is planned for Aug. 28.
The center, located at 1602 SE Everett Mall Way, will serve as a bridge housing facility designed to help people experiencing homelessness stabilize and connect with services that support long-term housing.
Operated by The Salvation Army, the Everett New Start Center will provide time-limited housing along with wraparound services such as case management, behavioral health support, employment assistance, and connections to permanent housing. The Everett facility will include up to 73 units of bridge housing with on-site staffing and supportive services.
Snohomish County and the YWCA teamed up in June to open the Edmonds New Start Center along Highway 99. Both centers share a similar mission.
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The 10th anniversary observance of Snohomish County’s International Overdose Awareness Day event, A Night To Remember, A Time To Act, is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.
As in years past, the event is planned to feature a resource fair and candlelight vigil at the Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., in Everett.
More details are available on the Facebook event page.
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Snohomish County’s Adult Recovery Court was profiled July 20, 2026 in an Everett Daily Herald story that focused on the program’s successes on the human scale.
Herald Writer Ian Davis-Leonard noted that the therapeutic program is a voluntary sentencing alternative for adults with substance use disorder who are facing felony drug charges. It focuses on treating addiction and creating long-term stability among participants.
Davis-Leonard led the story with images of people clapping in a fourth-floor courtroom at Snohomish County Superior Court as participants shared information about how long they’ve been clean.
“Whether it’s day one or day 600, the sobriety is met with resounding support,” he wrote.
Here are some details from the story:
- Since 1999, more than 1,000 people have completed treatment through Snohomish County's adult drug court.
- In 2025, 20 people graduated from the court, logging 14,225 days of combined sobriety.
- Data show that 85% of drug court participants, even those who do not graduate, have no new felony charges in the five years after participating in the program.
Read the full story on HeraldNet.com.
 Image by Ian Davis-Leonard. Click to read story on HeraldNet.com (paywall),
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One hour can help save a life. Join an in-person Narcan training and learn how to recognize and respond to a suspected opioid overdose. Knowledge builds confidence and a prepared community saves lives.
Details:
Date: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Stilly Valley Health Connections, Arlington
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This newsletter is the work of the communications committee within the Snohomish County Opioid Response Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) Group. A link to subscribe is available on the Snohomish Overdose Prevention website. Feel free to share.
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