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Commissioner Bugert announces he won't seek reelection

Commissioner Bugert announces he won't seek reelection

Chelan County Commissioner Bob Bugert has announced he will not seek re-election come November. He plans to retire when his term expires at the end of the year. Filing for the upcoming election is May 16-20.

Posted: January 19, 2022

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2022 Lodging Tax funding capital requests are now open

2022 Lodging Tax funding capital requests are now open

The Chelan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has opened the 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.

Posted: January 10, 2022

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Chelan, Douglas counties pledge nearly $1 million to health district

Chelan, Douglas counties pledge nearly $1 million to health district

Chelan and Douglas counties allocated $939,000 in federal relief funds to the Chelan-Douglas Health District.

Posted: January 07, 2022

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Commissioners declare emergency winter disaster

Commissioners declare emergency winter disaster

In response to the winter storm that brought record-breaking amounts of snow Thursday across the county, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County.

Posted: January 06, 2022

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January COVID vaccine clinics for adults, children

January COVID vaccine clinics for adults, children

The Chelan-Douglas Health District and Lake Chelan Health are hosting adult and pediatric COVID vaccine clinics through Jan. 15. Pre-registration is required.

Posted: December 30, 2021

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Commissioner Overbay decides to step down from RiverCom board; Commissioner Gering will fill the seat

Commissioner Overbay decides to step down from RiverCom board; Commissioner Gering will fill the seat

Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay has decided to step down from the RiverCom Administrative Board, with Commissioner Tiffany Gering set to fill the seat beginning in January.

Posted: December 20, 2021

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Commissioners pass 2022 budget

Commissioners pass 2022 budget

The Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 13 adopted a balanced budget for 2022.

Posted: December 16, 2021

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New Behavioral Health Unit puts crisis care experts alongside law enforcement

New Behavioral Health Unit puts crisis care experts alongside law enforcement

Ana Gonzalez heads up the new Chelan County Behavioral Health Unit, started in September to address the increasing need for mental health intervention services in the community.

Posted: December 16, 2021

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Health District calls for applications for new board members

Health District calls for applications for new board members

The Chelan-Douglas Health District, in anticipation of the restructuring of its governing board in the new year, is accepting new board member applications from the public. The Health Board seeks at least six new members -- community members living in Douglas and Chelan counties.

Posted: December 06, 2021

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 03
    Feb 2025
    09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

  • 01
    Feb 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Feb. 1, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

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

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 23
    Jan 2025
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Public Meeting: Official Logic and Accuracy Test of Voting System and Accessible Voting Unit (AVU) Demonstration

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 22
    Jan 2025
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - January 22, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St.
  • 21
    Jan 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots will be mailed to voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Ballots will be mailed to voters