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Commissioners to host bear conflict expert at September meetings
At three separate public meetings in September, county commissioners will host guest speaker Trina Jo Bradley, chairwoman of the Montana Conflict Reduction Consortium, for a community discussion about living with bears and other apex predators. Full details, including meeting agendas, are in the story.
Posted: September 10, 2024
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Take our homeless housing survey!
How concerned are you about homelessness in Chelan and Douglas counties? Would you know where to get help if you or someone you loved needed it? And where do you get information about local homelessness? We want to hear from you! Take our 3- to 5-minute survey -- in English or Spanish -- to help us plan for the future.
Posted: September 10, 2024
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Request for Proposals: On-site survey
Chelan County seeks proposals to survey 20 acres of county-owned land. RFPs are due by 10 a.m. on Oct. 7, 2024.
Posted: September 10, 2024
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2025 Lodging Tax funding requests are now open; due Oct. 15
Chelan County has $240,000 in funding available to assist in the promotion of tourism activities. Apply by Oct. 15.
Posted: August 30, 2024
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$1.2 million awarded to five area agencies
The Board of County Commissioners recently awarded $1,182,000 in CPIF funds to five projects, which range from building a business incubator site in Manson to upgrading utilities on a portion of Wenatchee Avenue to continuing construction on eight affordable homes in Wenatchee.
Posted: August 29, 2024
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Request for Proposals: Veterans Service Office remodel
Chelan County Economic Services seeks proposals from qualified general contractors to remodel the Veterans Services Office in Wenatchee. Deadline extended to Oct. 14.
Posted: August 20, 2024
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Fly on over to Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day on Sept. 7
The Cashmere-Dryden Airport will welcome visitors to the municipal airport on Sept. 7 for its annual celebration of aviation and its role in a rural community. Stop in on your way to the fair that day! Read more for details.
Posted: August 20, 2024
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Ohme Gardens is setting of one man’s life story
Read about Bruce Rogerson, who is in his fourth season working at Chelan County's Ohme Gardens. The gardens have played a role in Bruce's life. He proposed to his wife there and brought his children to the gardens for many years. Today, he works in the gardens gift shop, greeting visitors.
Posted: August 18, 2024
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Request for Proposals: Tourism Impact Study
Chelan County Economic Services seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide a comprehensive Tourism Impact Study. It is due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2024.
Posted: August 12, 2024
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