Chelan County Coroner

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Coroner: 37 deaths related to drug overdoses in 2024

Coroner: 37 deaths related to drug overdoses in 2024

The Fentanyl crisis continues to have growing impacts here in Chelan County. Chelan County coroner Wayne Harris and Chris Sharp, director of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center, share 2024 statistics from their departments.

Posted: January 24, 2025

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Coroner identifies man found in Columbia River in 2021

Coroner identifies man found in Columbia River in 2021

Chelan County Corner Wayne Harris has released the identity of a 76-year-old man whose body was found in the Columbia River in July 2021.

Posted: April 19, 2022

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Coroner seeks help identifying deceased man

Coroner seeks help identifying deceased man

The Chelan County coroner seeks help from the public identifying a man who was found dead in July 2021 in the Columbia River near Hale Park.

Posted: January 14, 2022

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 03
    Jan 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Jan. 3, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Jan. 3

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 10
    Dec 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on December 10, 2025

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1