Executive Somers coordinates region-wide response to drug crisis

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 18, 2023 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today announced that he is advancing a holistic plan to address the impact the drug crisis is having on Snohomish County residents and businesses. First, he is issuing an Executive Directive, effective immediately, that coordinates a robust and collaborative response to the crisis. […]

National Fentanyl Awareness Day: A time of remembrance

WASHINGTON, D.C, May 9, 2023—The Drug Enforcement Administration is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and many of our valued law enforcement, public health, and non-profit partners in recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Today represents an important opportunity to remember the victims of fentanyl poisoning and educate people in our communities about the deadly threat […]

Fentanyl awareness event on May 23 at Mukilteo City Hall

Mukilteo, Wash., May 2, 2023 — Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine is pleased to announce that the City of Mukilteo will be hosting a Fentanyl Awareness Event on Tuesday, May 23rd, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Mukilteo City Hall.  In Snohomish County and across the United States, opioid overdose deaths are rising year over year. In 2022, […]

Sheriff Fortney discusses the fentanyl crisis with journalist Sam Quinones

EVERETT, Wash., March 27, 2023—Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, interviewed American journalist and author, Sam Quinones, on his podcast Friday, March 24, where they discussed the rising fentanyl crisis in the United States. Before the interview, Quinones presented to law enforcement and local elected officials his research, and observations, of drug trends across the states […]