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County launches DocAccess to make public documents searchable, translatable and more accessible

County launches DocAccess to make public documents searchable, translatable and more accessible

New platform helps Chelan County meet federal accessibility requirements while improving transparency for residents across the county.

Posted: April 15, 2026

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County celebrates opening of new campus in Olds Station

County celebrates opening of new campus in Olds Station

Chelan County commissioners will hold a ribbon-cutting event on April 16 to commemorate the opening of the new Olds Station Campus, home to the Chelan County Coroner, Emergency Management and the county's motor pool.

Posted: April 09, 2026

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Margaret Viebrock: WSU's longest serving Extension specialist

Margaret Viebrock: WSU's longest serving Extension specialist

Believed to be WSU’s longest-serving employee, Margaret Viebrock, director of Chelan-Douglas County Extension, marks 55 years and counting with the institution. She received university, national and state awards for her length of service and impactful outreach this past fall.

Posted: April 05, 2026

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March 31 community meeting to be both in-person, online

March 31 community meeting to be both in-person, online

On March 31, the Board of County Commissioners will host a hybrid community meeting, with Zoom and in-person options. The meeting is 6 to 8 p.m.

Posted: March 20, 2026

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WSU Master Gardeners support local orchard industry

WSU Master Gardeners support local orchard industry

The WSU Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener Program recently conducted a class for homeowners on pruning backyard fruit trees. The class at the WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center drew 25 attendees.

Posted: March 19, 2026

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2026 Point in Time Count shows decrease in homelessness from previous year

2026 Point in Time Count shows decrease in homelessness from previous year

Results of the 2026 Homeless Point in Time Count, held on Jan. 29 across Chelan and Douglas counties, show decreases over last year in both people living unsheltered and in the number of people living in shelters or temporary housing.

Posted: March 03, 2026

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Construction begins at Law and Justice Building

Construction begins at Law and Justice Building

An $8.7 million construction project that will update the aging and failing plumbing in the Law & Justice Building is underway. The project is expected to take up to 12 months.

Posted: February 23, 2026

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Annual Point in Time Count is Jan. 29

Annual Point in Time Count is Jan. 29

Chelan County and community partners will conduct the annual Homeless Point-in-Time Count on Jan. 29 at the Salvation Army Social Services Office in Wenatchee. This is the fifth year the county is coordinating the event for the area.

Posted: January 13, 2026

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Chelan County declares state of emergency following flooding, wind storm

Chelan County declares state of emergency following flooding, wind storm

In response to the recent rain and windstorms that caused damage across the county on Dec. 10, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County.

Posted: December 14, 2025

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!