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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
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
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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$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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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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