County passes unauthorized encampment code
The Board of County Commissioners has passed a new code section that makes it illegal to camp on county-owned property. Read more to learn about the new code section.
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Chelan County Connection!
Meet Karen Babst of our Facilities and Maintenance Department. One of the department's jobs is to take care of our historic courthouse. Karen talks about the courthouse, constructed in 1924, and the striking Alaskan marble used extensively in the interior. Karen also talks about her retirement, which is coming after more than 31 years of serving the public and county employees. Listen in and make a Chelan County Connection! @ChelanCountyGov
Public invited to comment on short-term rental code
The Chelan County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Nov. 13 to take comments on proposed updates to the county’s short-term rental code. Written comments are being taken now. Read more for details on how to comment.
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24C11144 - CRDTF Arrest Osvaldo Verduzco-Mendoza
On 10/15/2024 detectives from the Columbia River Drug Task Force obtained information that led them to the location of 30 year old Osvaldo Verduzco-Mendoza.
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$30 million available for farmers who paid carbon fees on fuel
The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) has issued an application for partial payment for ag producers or transporters of agricultural products who paid carbon fees related to the state’s cap and trade program on fuel purchases. Qualifying purchases are between Jan. 1, 2023 and Dec. 1, 2023.
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| 24C11144 - CRDTF Arrest Osvaldo Verduzco-Mendoza Released: 10/16/2024 |
| 24C10159 - Mail Theft Arrest Released: 09/19/2024 |
| Sheriff’s Office Enters into Agreement Furthering Efforts Combating Online Child Exploitation Released: 09/17/2024 |
Are you interested in serving on the Housing Authority?
The county seeks people interested in an open commissioners seat on the Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee. The Board of County Commissioners makes the appointment to the Housing Authority's board. Apply by Nov. 14. Read more for details about the position.
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T-shirt fundraiser underway to help support jail’s narcotics-detecting K9
The annual fall fundraiser for the Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s narcotics-detecting K9 program is in full swing. Please consider purchasing a t-shirt or hoodie or becoming a sponsor for K9 Gambit. Read for more details, including the website to order your t-shirt or hoodie.
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Are you a motorized trail user? We want to hear from you!
Chelan County Natural Resources is asking motorized recreational trail users to complete a 10-minute survey that will help with the drafting of the county’s first motorized trails plan. The public also is invited to an in-person workshop on Oct. 30 to give input into the plan.
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Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
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2601:30 PM - 02:00 PMNov 2024
Public Meeting: Certify Election
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 -
2609:30 AM - 10:30 AMNov 2024
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 -
2109:30 AM - 10:30 AMNov 2024
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 -
2001:00 PM - 03:00 PMNov 2024
Hearing Examiner - November 20, 2024
Posted by: Community Development
Chelan County Administrative Building or zoom -
2006:30 PM - 08:00 PMNov 2024
Planning Commission - November 20, 2024
Posted by: Community Development
400 Douglas Street