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County seeks public input on how accessible its buildings are
Chelan County is developing a plan to identify and recommend improvements for how the County provides access for people with disabilities. Give your input by completing a survey or attending a May 11 listening session.
Posted: May 02, 2023
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Cridlebaugh hired as new economic services director
Chelan County commissioners announce the hiring of Ron Cridlebaugh, who will fill a newly created administrator position titled economic services director. Cridlebaugh begins April 3.
Posted: March 07, 2023
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2023 Lodging Tax capital requests open through April 14
The Chelan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has opened the annual grant application process for groups and municipalities seeking lodging tax dollars for capital projects, or capital improvement projects, that will help attract overnight visitors to the county. Applications are due by April 14.
Posted: March 01, 2023
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Point in Time Count records decrease in homelessness for one-day event
The recent Point in Time Count showed the number of people experiencing homelessness on the one-day event is slightly down from last year; however, the count also shows increase in number of people living in shelters, temporary housing.
Posted: February 08, 2023
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Annual Point in Time Count coming on Jan. 26
Chelan County and community partners will conduct the annual Homeless Point in Time Count from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the YWCA in Wenatchee.
Posted: January 18, 2023
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Commissioner Gering to host Jan. 26 community meeting
Chelan County Commissioner Tiffany Gering, who represents District 3, will host a community meeting on Jan. 26 in Chelan. Joining her will be several county officials, including Sheriff Mike Morrison, jail Director Chris Sharp and BHU manager Ana Johnson.
Posted: January 18, 2023
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22 organizations to receive lodging tax dollars from Chelan County
Chelan County commissioners have awarded $328,600 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of tourist-related organizations. Read more to learn who the 22 groups or nonprofits are.
Posted: December 22, 2022
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BOCC asks federal agencies to suspend efforts to reintroduce grizzly bears into North Cascades
Chelan County commissioners have submitted comments to the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, asking the federal agencies to immediately suspend current efforts to reintroduce grizzly bears into the North Cascades.
Posted: December 15, 2022
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County awards $4.6 million in ARPA funds to community groups, small ag producers
Chelan County commissioners have allocated $4.6 million of federal COVID relief dollars to a variety of local agencies, nonprofits and small agricultural producers. Read who received ARPA allocations.
Posted: December 08, 2022
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