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County experiencing limited COVID testing supplies

County experiencing limited COVID testing supplies

With the high number of positive COVID-19 cases in Chelan-Douglas Counties and interruptions in supply chains for tests, health care providers and public health are prioritizing testing for symptomatic individuals to help triage and treat illness.

Posted: January 31, 2022

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Annual homeless Point in Time Count moved to Feb. 24

Annual homeless Point in Time Count moved to Feb. 24

Washington state has moved the statewide annual homeless Point in Time Count to Feb. 24 after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved its request to postpone the event by a month because of ongoing COVID concerns.

Posted: January 26, 2022

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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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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 25
    Jun 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - June 25, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.
  • 11
    Jun 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on June 11, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 10
    Jun 2025
    07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Veterans Service Office Closure

    Posted by: Veterans Program

    The Veterans Service Office will be closed on Tuesday June 10

    Veterans Service Office