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New rodeo queen will reign over 2024 Chelan County Fair and Rodeo
New in 2024, a rodeo queen will reign over the Chelan County Fair and Rodeo. Applications are being taken until 5 p.m. on Oct. 30.
Posted: October 23, 2023
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Consider helping Ohme Gardens with wildfire protection this Make a Difference Day
Ohme Gardens is asking anyone interested in giving back to the community this Make a Difference Day to consider joining its efforts on Oct. 28 to make the gardens less prone to wildfire destruction.
Posted: October 17, 2023
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Commissioner Overbay to host community meeting
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay will host a District 1 community meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 11, at Mission View Elementary School in Wenatchee. Joining him will be several directors of county departments.
Posted: October 03, 2023
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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 Oct. 17.
Posted: October 03, 2023
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Public comments sought on options for restoring grizzly bears to North Cascades
The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service seek public input on a draft Environmental Impact Statement that evaluates options for restoring grizzly bears to the North Cascades Ecosystem. Comments also are being taken on the proposed 10(j) rule.
Posted: October 01, 2023
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2024 Lodging Tax funding requests are now open; due Oct. 15
Chelan County has $280,000 in funding available to assist in the promotion of tourism activities. Apply by Oct. 15.
Posted: September 01, 2023
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County to join lawsuit against State for refusal to provide necessary mental health treatment
A new lawsuit against the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, filed by a coalition of 25 counties, holds the state accountable to fulfill its obligation to evaluate and treat patients with behavioral health conditions and would reduce further strain on a crumbling behavioral health system that the state legislature and local governments are actively working to restore.
Posted: September 01, 2023
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How do you feel about tourism in Chelan County?
Visit Chelan County, a newly formed destination marketing and stewardship organization, is asking for the public's input as it develops a long-term Destination Stewardship Plan for tourism in the region. Please consider completing the online community survey.
Posted: August 18, 2023
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$1.1 million awarded to mix of public, community housing projects
A mix of municipal projects and new affordable housing projects will share in $1.1 million from the Cascade Public Infrastructure Fund this year.
Posted: August 10, 2023
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