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$30 million available for farmers who paid carbon fees on fuel

$30 million available for farmers who paid carbon fees on fuel

The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) has issued an application for partial payment for ag producers or transporters of agricultural products who paid carbon fees related to the state’s cap and trade program on fuel purchases. Qualifying purchases are between Jan. 1, 2023 and Dec. 1, 2023.

Posted: October 15, 2024

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Are you interested in serving on the Housing Authority?

Are you interested in serving on the Housing Authority?

The county seeks people interested in an open commissioners seat on the Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee. The Board of County Commissioners makes the appointment to the Housing Authority's board. Apply by Nov. 14. Read more for details about the position.

Posted: October 15, 2024

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Opioid settlement dollars available for local projects fighting substance abuse disorder

Opioid settlement dollars available for local projects fighting substance abuse disorder

CALL FOR PROJECTS: Local agencies and programs fighting substance use disorder, with a focus on opioid and fentanyl use and addiction, can apply for funds that Chelan and Douglas counties and the cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee received from the national opioid class action settlements. Proposals are due oct. 11.

Posted: September 23, 2024

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Commissioners to host bear conflict expert at September meetings

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!

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

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

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

$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

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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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 25
    Jun 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - June 25, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.
  • 11
    Jun 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on June 11, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 10
    Jun 2025
    07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Veterans Service Office Closure

    Posted by: Veterans Program

    The Veterans Service Office will be closed on Tuesday June 10

    Veterans Service Office
  • 07
    Jun 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - June 7, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is June 7.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility