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Homeless Housing Task Force seeks board members who have experienced homelessness

The Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force, which sets priorities for homeless services and programs in the two counties, seeks new members who have the personal experience of being without a home. Applications are due by Oct. 17.

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This week, Chelan County Commissioner Shon Smith talks about tax increment financing -- TIF -- and the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority's attempt to take some $103 million in county tax dollars away from county programs and services for the next 25 years. Smith calls on the community to contact the regional port to put a pause on its plans and think about the consequences that taking the money from the county, its road fund and junior taxing districts will have. Listen in and make a Chelan County Connection! @ChelanCountyGov

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2026 Lodging Tax funding requests open Aug. 29; due Oct. 10

Chelan County has a total of $221,638 in funding available to assist in the promotion of tourism activities in 2026. Apply by Oct. 10.

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 07
    Nov 2025
    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
  • 04
    Nov 2025
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations
  • 01
    Nov 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Nov. 1, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Nov. 1.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 31
    Oct 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Second Half Property Tax Deadline

    Posted by: Chelan County Treasurer

    Second half property tax deadline

  • 28
    Oct 2025
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.