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Spokane Community Event Honors Overdose Victims

Sunday, August 30, 2026

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Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) is hosting a free community event on Saturday, Aug. 29, to honor and remember loved ones lost to overdose.

The event, called Healing Hands, Creative Hearts, will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Spokane Library. It includes a resource fair, live performers, and activities to create memorial lanterns for display on Overdose Awareness Day.

SRHD reported overdose deaths in Spokane County rose from 77 in 2018 to 233 in 2023, with rates increasing from 14. 8 to 42. 3 per 100,000 people. The health district stated reducing substance abuse is a top health priority.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://srhd.org/news/spokane-community-invited-to-healing-hands-creative-hearts-to-honor-and-remember-loved-ones-lost-to-overdose

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Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) is hosting a free community event on Saturday, Aug. 29“Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) invites community members of all ages to attend Healing Hands, Creative Hearts, a free event on Saturday, Aug. 29, that brings together art, music, conversation and local resources to strengthen community and recognize the impact of overdose deaths in the Spokane region.”
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The event is called Healing Hands, Creative Hearts“Spokane Community Invited to “Healing Hands, Creative Hearts” to Honor and Remember Loved Ones Lost to Overdose Aug 25, 2026 community event, overdose awareness Media Contact Kelli Hawkins, Public Information Officer 509.324.1539 [email protected] Spokane, Wash. — Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) invites community members of all ages to attend Healing Hands, Creative Hearts, a free event on Saturday, Aug. 29, that brings together art, music, conversation and local resources to strengthen community and recognize the impact of overdose deaths in the Spokane region.”
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The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.“The event will take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Central Spokane Library, 906 W. Main Ave.”
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The event will take place at the Central Spokane Library“The event will take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Central Spokane Library, 906 W. Main Ave.”
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The event includes a resource fair“Activities at the event will include a resource fair, live performers and fun activities.”
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The event includes live performers“Activities at the event will include a resource fair, live performers and fun activities.”
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The event includes activities to create memorial lanterns for display“There will also be a chance to make memorial lanterns to honor loved ones. These will be displayed at the Central Spokane Library on Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31.”
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The event is for display on Overdose Awareness DayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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SRHD reported overdose deaths in Spokane County rose from 77 in 2018 to 233 in 2023“The 2024-2025 Spokane County Community Health Needs Assessment reported that the number and rate of overdose deaths in Spokane County increased from 77 (14.8 deaths for every 100,000 people) in 2018 to 233 (42.3 deaths for every 100,000 people) in 2023.”
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Overdose death rates in Spokane County increased from 14.8 to 42.3 per 100,000 people“The 2024-2025 Spokane County Community Health Needs Assessment reported that the number and rate of overdose deaths in Spokane County increased from 77 (14.8 deaths for every 100,000 people) in 2018 to 233 (42.3 deaths for every 100,000 people) in 2023.”
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The health district stated reducing substance abuse is a top health priority“The report named “reducing substance abuse” as one of the top three health priorities in Spokane County.”