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County celebrates opening of new campus in Olds Station
Chelan County commissioners will hold a ribbon-cutting event on April 16 to commemorate the opening of the new Olds Station Campus, home to the Chelan County Coroner, Emergency Management and the county's motor pool.
Posted: April 09, 2026
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Margaret Viebrock: WSU's longest serving Extension specialist
Believed to be WSU’s longest-serving employee, Margaret Viebrock, director of Chelan-Douglas County Extension, marks 55 years and counting with the institution. She received university, national and state awards for her length of service and impactful outreach this past fall.
Posted: April 05, 2026
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March 31 community meeting to be both in-person, online
On March 31, the Board of County Commissioners will host a hybrid community meeting, with Zoom and in-person options. The meeting is 6 to 8 p.m.
Posted: March 20, 2026
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WSU Master Gardeners support local orchard industry
The WSU Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener Program recently conducted a class for homeowners on pruning backyard fruit trees. The class at the WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center drew 25 attendees.
Posted: March 19, 2026
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2026 Point in Time Count shows decrease in homelessness from previous year
Results of the 2026 Homeless Point in Time Count, held on Jan. 29 across Chelan and Douglas counties, show decreases over last year in both people living unsheltered and in the number of people living in shelters or temporary housing.
Posted: March 03, 2026
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Construction begins at Law and Justice Building
An $8.7 million construction project that will update the aging and failing plumbing in the Law & Justice Building is underway. The project is expected to take up to 12 months.
Posted: February 23, 2026
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Annual Point in Time Count is Jan. 29
Chelan County and community partners will conduct the annual Homeless Point-in-Time Count on Jan. 29 at the Salvation Army Social Services Office in Wenatchee. This is the fifth year the county is coordinating the event for the area.
Posted: January 13, 2026
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Chelan County declares state of emergency following flooding, wind storm
In response to the recent rain and windstorms that caused damage across the county on Dec. 10, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County.
Posted: December 14, 2025
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Coordinated Entry program program receives Projects of Impact award
Coordinated Entry, a local program that serves as the access point to services for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of homelessness, was recently recognized by the Washington State Association of Counties. Read more about this unique two-county program.
Posted: November 25, 2025
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