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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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Governor announces new COVID-19 phased recovery plan

Governor announces new COVID-19 phased recovery plan

Beginning Jan. 11, the state will follow a new regional recovery approach called “Healthy Washington—Roadmap to Recovery,” with every region beginning in Phase 1.

Posted: January 05, 2021

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Pick up a KN95 respiratory mask at a site near you

Pick up a KN95 respiratory mask at a site near you

The public is invited to pick up a free KN95 mask at one of several distribution spots around Chelan and Douglas counties. Made available by the Chelan County Department of Emergency Management, the KN95 respiratory masks feature multi-layer protection against fine particulate, including particulate related to smoke from wildfires.

Posted: September 16, 2020

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Statewide mask order goes into effect June 26

Statewide mask order goes into effect June 26

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, a statewide mandatory face covering order goes into effect in Washington beginning June 26.

Posted: June 24, 2020

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Stay Home, Stay Healthy - A message from Commissioner Kevin Overbay

Stay Home, Stay Healthy - A message from Commissioner Kevin Overbay

The Chelan-Douglas Health District, Chelan County and Douglas County have formed a unified Emergency Operations Center. The goal of the unified response is to provide the most efficient regional response to the Coronavirus pandemic, or COVID-19...

Posted: April 01, 2020

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 10
    Feb 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations
  • 07
    Feb 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Feb. 7, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Feb. 7

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 03
    Feb 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.

  • 02
    Feb 2026
    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.

  • 28
    Jan 2026
    03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

    Observer Training for February 10, 2026 Special Election

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections