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Fly on over to Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day on Sept. 7

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

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

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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Homeless Housing Network opens at Columbia Station

Homeless Housing Network opens at Columbia Station

The Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Network, which operates the Coordinated Entry program, opened July 10 at Link Transit’s Columbia Station in Wenatchee.

Posted: July 10, 2024

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County declares state of emergency in response to Lake Chelan area wildfire

County declares state of emergency in response to Lake Chelan area wildfire

In response to a wildfire burning on Lake Chelan's north shore, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County. The declaration affords county commissioners the ability to use local resources without going through typical government bidding processes.

Posted: June 16, 2024

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County awards $481,000 in lodging taxes to 11 tourism projects

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

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

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

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 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