Abby Jernberg
A “diversion center” is set to open up later this month in an old work-release center at the Snohomish County jail. It doesn’t look like much, but to those on the front lines of Snohomish County’s opioid epidemic, it’s a game changer. “We’re super excited,” said Deputy Bud McCurry. “We’ve got clients on the streets…
Read MoreEVERETT, Wash. — Snohomish County officials are working to save the lives of homeless people addicted to heroin and opioids. State officials say in 2016, 90 people died from opioid and heroin abuse in Snohomish County. Officials in the county are planning to open the doors to a diversion center. The goal is to get…
Read MoreAt its regular Tuesday meeting, the Edmonds City Council heard a presentation from Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and two of his staff on their efforts to implement a strategic approach to confronting the growing opioid crisis in our area. “Opioid abuse has been with us for a long time,” Somers said, “but in the…
Read MoreDirty needles littering public parks may sound like a relic of 1980s drug use and urban decay. But as America’s opioid crisis has worsened in recent years, governments are once again confronted with the problem. This time, however, the issue isn’t confined to big cities. “It’s a visible reminder of what we’re facing,” says Jessica…
Read MoreSNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Since rolling out the free needle clean-up kit program in September 2017, over 800 kits have been distributed by the Snohomish Health District. These kits have ensured the safe and proper disposal of more than 10,000 syringes. Starting today—and as a result of Opioid Response Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) Group efforts—the program is…
Read MoreEVERETT, Wash. — A new push is underway to tackle a visible and dangerous part of the opioid problem in Snohomish County. One in six of Washington’s opioid overdose deaths occur in Snohomish County, even though the county only makes up 10 percent of the state’s population As a result, used needles litter the streets, parks,…
Read MoreEVERETT — A program that provides free kits to help people safely clean up and dispose of needles is set to expand around Snohomish County. Starting Wednesday, needle clean-up kits are to be available at five locations. New safe disposal sites are being added, as well. The kits will be at the Snohomish Health District,…
Read MoreSMOKEY POINT — Two social workers are now paired up with police in Marysville and Arlington, bringing to north Snohomish County a sheriff’s office program that helps homeless people to get sober, to get off the streets and to start rebuilding their lives. On Thursday morning Marysville officer Mike Buell stepped over dirty pillows, discarded…
Read MoreMARYSVILLE, Wash. – Today, leaders from across Snohomish County officially launched the North County unit of the Office of Neighborhoods and touted the recent passage of a nuisance property ordinance at a press conference in the Lakewood/Smokey Point area. The mayors and police chiefs of Marysville and Arlington joined Snohomish County Sheriff Ty Trenary and Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring at…
Read MoreEVERETT — A son growing up in a home with two drug-addicted parents. A mom whose 24-year-old son died from a heroin overdose. An elementary school principal who sees the effects of kids growing up in a home shattered by drug use. And a mom who told of the pain of having her children temporarily…
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