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County awards $481,000 in lodging taxes to 11 tourism projects
Chelan County commissioners awarded $481,000 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of capital projects that focus on generating more overnight visits from tourists.
Posted: May 02, 2024
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NPS, USFW announce decision to restore grizzlies to North Cascades
The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have announced a decision to actively restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades.
Posted: April 26, 2024
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Commissioner Overbay appointed president of WCRP
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay was recently appointed to serve as president of the Washington Counties Risk Pool, which supports its member counties with risk management programs.
Posted: April 18, 2024
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Ohme Gardens opens on April 15
Chelan County's Ohme Gardens is open for the 2024 season. The gardens are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with the last admission at 5:15 p.m.
Posted: April 15, 2024
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Chelan County buys property for $1.8 million
Chelan County commissioners approved the purchase of 2.75 acres on Ohme Garden Road in Wenatchee for the future relocation of several county departments, including Emergency Management, the coroner and the county's motor pool.
Posted: April 12, 2024
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Commissioners bring Coordinated Entry in-house starting July 1
The Coordinated Entry program – the access point for local services for people experiencing homelessness – will be overseen by Chelan County beginning July 1.
Posted: March 28, 2024
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Commissioners, county directors plan March community meetings
In March, Chelan County commissioners and a variety of department directors will hold a series of community-led discussions in each of the three districts commissioners represent. Watch for the county to be in Leavenworth on March 6, in Chelan on March 13 and in Wenatchee on March 20. Details are in the story.
Posted: February 28, 2024
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Point in Time shows increase in unsheltered count
Results of the recent Homeless Point in Time Count indicate a 16.5 percent increase over last year in the number of people living unsheltered – out of doors or in a place not meant for habitation – and a nearly 8 percent decrease in the number of people living in shelters or temporary housing. Read more to get the details on the information collected.
Posted: February 06, 2024
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County calls for capital grants applications for lodging tax dollars
Grants applications for capital improvement projects related to tourism are due by March 15 to the Chelan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Read for more details and to download the application. A total of $420,000 is available this year.
Posted: February 01, 2024
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