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Medical Examiner reports higher-than-average deaths; DA announces transition

Douglas County Department Manager Meeting · August 13, 2026

Summary

The Medical Examiner reported a higher-than-average number of deaths for the season. Separately, the minutes note that Attorney Mark Fruehauf will leave office and a new District Attorney will be appointed by the Governor, with Fruehauf’s last day Aug. 21.

The Medical Examiner informed managers of a higher-than-average number of deaths for this time of year; the minutes record the fact but do not provide counts or causes. The report was delivered as a departmental update and did not lead to immediate operational directives recorded in the meeting.

The minutes also record that a new District Attorney will be appointed by the Governor and that Attorney Mark Fruehauf’s last day in office will be Friday, August 21. The managers meeting did not include additional detail about the appointment process or interim coverage.

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