Department updates: elections schedule, coroner reports fentanyl overdoses, Road & Bridge equipment loss and technology migration

Department heads and elected officials provided operational updates across multiple county functions, with several items flagged for follow-up.

Elections and clerk: Clerk Mike Rosedale listed precincts that do not have an election and reminded the public that the election was scheduled for the following day. He said the list of precincts without an election is posted on the county website and in local media.

Coroner and public health: Coroner Robert Beers said his office recently investigated two overdose deaths within a 24-hour period and that a third person was transported to Spokane; he said the deaths were "most likely fentanyl overdose deaths." Beers thanked the sheriff’s office, EMS and dispatch for their response and noted that dispatch provided CPR instructions that were appreciated by…