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17 local nonprofits awarded county lodging tax grants

17 local nonprofits awarded county lodging tax grants

Chelan County commissioners recently approved the awarding of nearly $223,000 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of tourist-related organizations.

Posted: November 24, 2021

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Loans for septic repairs, replacement now available to Chelan County

Loans for septic repairs, replacement now available to Chelan County

Homeowners in Chelan County can now access program that has already helped 1,200 homeowners across the state.

Posted: September 27, 2021

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RiverCom restructures top leadership positions

RiverCom restructures top leadership positions

In a move to rebuild the local emergency dispatching agency RiverCom, the agency’s governing board announced it has restructured its top two leadership positions. Lowell Porter will take over as executive director on Nov. 1.

Posted: September 21, 2021

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Visiting Chelan County offices? Please wear a mask

Visiting Chelan County offices? Please wear a mask

Chelan County is requiring all visitors -- vaccinated or unvaccinated -- to wear masks when visiting a county office. People are reminded that many of the permits they are looking for from Chelan County Community Development or Public Works can be handled online.

Posted: August 17, 2021

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Health District: Public Health Advisory

Health District: Public Health Advisory

On Aug. 20, the Chelan-Douglas Health District issued a health advisory, asking county residents to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and its variants in the community.

Posted: August 03, 2021

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County declares state of emergency

County declares state of emergency

In response to the Red Apple Fire that is currently burning north of Wenatchee, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County.

Posted: July 14, 2021

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New Chelan County grant program awards $740,000 to local agencies

New Chelan County grant program awards $740,000 to local agencies

The Chelan Board of County Commissioners recently awarded nearly $740,000 in grant funding to six local agencies that support economic development in Chelan County.

Posted: July 13, 2021

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Chelan County adds PIO position

Chelan County adds PIO position

Chelan County commissioners have created a public information officer position that will serve a variety of county departments.

Posted: July 09, 2021

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Commissioners announce new fund for public facility projects serving economic development

Commissioners announce new fund for public facility projects serving economic development

The Board of Chelan County Commissioners has approved the Cascade Public Infrastructure Fund (CPIF), a grant program for public facility projects serving economic development. The County will be accepting CPIF grant applications from March 29 to May 7, and awards will be announced in early June.

Posted: March 10, 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