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Learn the facts on the Coroner's Office at free presentation on Sept. 22

Learn the facts on the Coroner's Office at free presentation on Sept. 22

Join Chief Deputy Coroner Faye Fetters on Sept. 22 for a free presentation titled "Coroner's Office: Fact or Fiction."

Posted: September 01, 2026

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Coroner to hold Sept. 2 graveside service for unclaimed remains

Coroner to hold Sept. 2 graveside service for unclaimed remains

The Chelan County Coroner’s Office invites the community to attend a graveside service that will lay to rest the unclaimed cremated remains of people currently in the care of the office. The service is 2 p.m. Sept. 2 at Evergreen Memorial Park and Mausoleum in East Wenatchee.

Posted: August 20, 2026

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Coroner's Office releases 2025 Annual Report

Coroner's Office releases 2025 Annual Report

The Chelan County Coroner's Office released its 2025 Annual Report, which shows the office investigated 240 cases last year and completed 77 scene investigations.

Posted: May 04, 2026

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Coroner's New Office Opens

Coroner's New Office Opens

The Chelan County Coroner's new office has officially opened at 425-B Ohme Garden Road in Wenatchee.

Posted: April 22, 2026

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Chief deputy coroner completes state-required forensic investigative training

Chief deputy coroner completes state-required forensic investigative training

Faye Fetters, the chief deputy coroner for Chelan County, recently completed the Core Medicolegal Forensic Investigative Training through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Posted: March 16, 2026

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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!

  • 12
    Nov 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 07
    Nov 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Nov. 7, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Nov. 7

    Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 06
    Nov 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 03
    Nov 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations
  • 31
    Oct 2026
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Second Half Property Tax Deadline

    Posted by: Chelan County Treasurer

    Second half property tax deadline