EVERETT—Approximately 300 people gathered at the Snohomish County Plaza on Thursday, August 28, to remember loved ones, share resources, and spread a message of action and hope during Hope Soldiers’ and Snohomish County’s ninth annual A Night To Remember, A Time To Act. Photo: Mario Lotmore, Lynnwood TimesThe evening began with a few words from Hope Soldiers’ founder and CEO Lindsey Arrington who thanked Snohomish County for its partnership, as well as local law enforcement, Snohomish County Judge Joe Wilson, Snohomish County Judge Karen Moore, and Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin. This was the first year Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers could not attend. Everett Mayor Cassie Frankling followed the panel with some exciting news regarding substance abuse treatment within the City of Everett. The event was coordinated in partnership with local nonprofit Hope Soldiers and Snohomish County.