Highway Hazard: Vehicle Strikes Man Fueling Car Near Milepost 197 on I-5

New Strategies Unveiled to Combat Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic in King County

King County faces a critical fentanyl overdose crisis, with deaths significantly rising to 1,080 in 2023. In response, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a multifaceted strategy to tackle this issue. The plan includes expanding treatment and recovery services, introducing a new residential treatment facility, and investing in the behavioral health workforce and facilities. An additional $2 million from a lawsuit settlement will fund community-based solutions, aiming to mitigate the drug's disproportionate effects.

Upcoming Local Events

Toddler Storytime Wed, Mar 6, 11 AM – 12 PM

Brunch & Bowl Wed, Mar 6, 10 AM – 12 PM

Bookmobile: Tulalip Heritage High School Wed, Mar 6, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Bookmobile: Twin Lakes Landing II Wed, Mar 6, 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Concealed Carry Class at Cabela's Wed, Mar 6 5PM to 9PM

Lake Stevens Brewing Company — Split Open and Melt Food Truck Wed, Mar 6, 10 PM 

MCEP Kinder Info Night Wed, Mar 6, 6 – 7 PM

A Course in Miracles — Live in Everett Wed, Mar 6, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Teen Scene: Zines! Thu, Mar 7, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Little Science Lab with Imagine Children's Museum Thu, Mar 7, 11:00 – 11:30 AM

Community Kitchen Club Meeting Thu, Mar 7, 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Fantastic Friday Fri, Mar 8, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Washington Marriage Getaway Fri, Mar 8 – Sun, Mar 10

Marysville's Talent Show (Audience registration) Fri, Mar 8, 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Marysville tulalip walking club Sat, Mar 9, 1 – 2 PM

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir Sat, Mar 9, 9 – 11 AM

Cabrini Movie Viewing in Celebration of International Women's Day! Sat, Mar 9, 3:20 

Ride the Rock Sat, Mar 9, 7:45 AM

Twin OAKS Sports Card and Collectible Show Sat, Mar 9 

Lecture: Fishing Rights with Tim Ballew Sr. (Lummi) Sat, Mar 9, 1 – 2 PM

We Heart All First Anniversary Lunch & Silent Auction Sat, Mar 9, 1 PM

Pride Social Connection LGBTQueer+Allies Biweekly Gathering Saturday, March 9. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Coffee Hour Sat, Mar 9, 10 AM – 12 PM

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Highway Hazard: Vehicle Strikes Man Fueling Car Near Milepost 197 on I-5

Daryl Bertsch of Lynnwood was hit and injured while fueling his vehicle on the shoulder of Southbound I-5 near milepost 197, just one day after a similar incident claimed the life of a WSP Trooper. The collision involved a 1999 Dodge Ram, which veered off its course and struck Bertsch and the parked car he was attending to. Despite the severity of the accident, the occupants of the involved vehicles, including a woman in the minivan and the Everett man driving the Dodge Ram, did not sustain injuries.

School Happenings!

National School Breakfast Week

National School Social Workers Week

Book Fair

6 Mar 11:30AM-1:00PM (Pinewood) Popcorn Wednesday

6 Mar 4:30PM-5:45PM (Kellogg Marsh) PTA Meeting

6 Mar 5:00PM-9:00PM (Getchell) Hoops for Hope

6 Mar 5:00PM-7:00PM (Quil Ceda) QCT Family Math Night

6 Mar 5:30PM-7:30PM (Kellogg Marsh) Literacy Night

6 Mar 6:00PM-7:00PM MCEP Information Night: Kindergarten

Haiti's Unending Turmoil: Gang Violence Shatters Lives in Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is engulfed in a grave crisis, with gangs wielding unchecked power over the city, leading to widespread violence and instability. These criminal groups have not only fragmented the capital into contested territories but have also severely disrupted essential services, making life perilous for its residents. Recent escalations in violence, including attacks on police and a large-scale prison break, highlight the dire situation. The government, under Prime Minister Ariel Henry, faces criticism for its inability to address the chaos, amidst calls for his resignation and demands for new leadership. The humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by gang control of supply routes, leading to acute shortages and skyrocketing prices for basic necessities. With the police force overwhelmed and the prospect of international military support on the horizon, Haiti's future remains uncertain as it grapples with this multifaceted crisis.

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