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Regional port rejects Chelan County’s $37.5 million offer

Regional port rejects Chelan County’s $37.5 million offer

Chelan County commissioners this week reached out to the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority with an offer to pay the port $1.5 million a year for 25 years if it would put aside the tax increment area (TIA) it proposes for Malaga. The port replied with a letter that rejected the offer and suggested county commissioners and the junior taxing districts instead raise taxes to meet the shortfalls a TIA will cause.

Posted: October 30, 2025

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BOCC establishes C-PACER program in Chelan County

BOCC establishes C-PACER program in Chelan County

The Board of County Commissioners has established a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency program, or C-PACER, in Chelan County.

Posted: October 23, 2025

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Homeless Housing Task Force seeks board members who have experienced homelessness

Homeless Housing Task Force seeks board members who have experienced homelessness

The Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force, which sets priorities for homeless services and programs in the two counties, seeks new members who have the personal experience of being without a home. Applications are due by Oct. 17.

Posted: October 01, 2025

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Join us for fall community meetings!

Join us for fall community meetings!

Fall community meetings, when the commissioners and county staff come to you, are Oct. 14-16.

Posted: October 01, 2025

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Comments open on Homeless Housing Strategic Plan; public hearing is Nov. 3

Comments open on Homeless Housing Strategic Plan; public hearing is Nov. 3

The Board of Chelan County Commissioners will be holding a public hearing Nov. 3 at the administration building in Wenatchee. Written comments are due by Nov. 3.

Posted: September 30, 2025

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Editorial: Regional port's TIA proposal is opportunistic, harmful

Editorial: Regional port's TIA proposal is opportunistic, harmful

Read the editorial explaining why the Board of County Commissioners is concerned about the regional port's proposed tax increment area, or TIA, and its impacts on Chelan County taxpayers.

Posted: September 18, 2025

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Commissioners taking comments on TIA moratorium

Commissioners taking comments on TIA moratorium

The Board of County Commissioners is taking comments on a six-month moratorium that prevents the creation of any tax increment areas in the unincorporated areas of Chelan County. Don't forget to attend, either in-person or online, the public hearing on the moratorium, which is 11 a.m. on Sept. 23.

Posted: September 17, 2025

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The late Cindy Fowler honored with renaming of rodeo arena

The late Cindy Fowler honored with renaming of rodeo arena

This fair season, the late Cindy Fowler will be honored both nights of the PRCA Pro Rodeo in the county’s rodeo arena, which has been renamed the Cindy Fowler Memorial Arena in her honor. Read more about Fowler and her lasting legacy on Chelan County.

Posted: September 05, 2025

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Are you interested in serving on the Health Board? Apply by Oct. 6

Are you interested in serving on the Health Board? Apply by Oct. 6

Interested in serving your community on the Chelan-Douglas Health District's Board of Health? The Board of Health has a variety of openings, with terms starting in January 2026. Submit an application online no later than 5 p.m. Oct. 6.

Posted: September 03, 2025

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 13
    Feb 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 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
  • 06
    Feb 2026
    11:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Veterans Hall Blood Drive February 6

    Posted by: Veterans Program

    Veterans Hall Blood Drive June 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Wenatchee Veterans Hall
  • 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.