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Annual homeless Point in Time Count moved to Feb. 24

Annual homeless Point in Time Count moved to Feb. 24

Washington state has moved the statewide annual homeless Point in Time Count to Feb. 24 after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved its request to postpone the event by a month because of ongoing COVID concerns.

Posted: January 26, 2022

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Commissioner Bugert announces he won't seek reelection

Commissioner Bugert announces he won't seek reelection

Chelan County Commissioner Bob Bugert has announced he will not seek re-election come November. He plans to retire when his term expires at the end of the year. Filing for the upcoming election is May 16-20.

Posted: January 19, 2022

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2022 Lodging Tax funding capital requests are now open

2022 Lodging Tax funding capital requests are now open

The Chelan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has opened the grant application process for groups and municipalities seeking lodging tax dollars for capital projects, or capital improvement projects, that will help attract overnight visitors to the county.

Posted: January 10, 2022

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Chelan, Douglas counties pledge nearly $1 million to health district

Chelan, Douglas counties pledge nearly $1 million to health district

Chelan and Douglas counties allocated $939,000 in federal relief funds to the Chelan-Douglas Health District.

Posted: January 07, 2022

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Commissioners declare emergency winter disaster

Commissioners declare emergency winter disaster

In response to the winter storm that brought record-breaking amounts of snow Thursday across the county, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County.

Posted: January 06, 2022

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January COVID vaccine clinics for adults, children

January COVID vaccine clinics for adults, children

The Chelan-Douglas Health District and Lake Chelan Health are hosting adult and pediatric COVID vaccine clinics through Jan. 15. Pre-registration is required.

Posted: December 30, 2021

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Commissioner Overbay decides to step down from RiverCom board; Commissioner Gering will fill the seat

Commissioner Overbay decides to step down from RiverCom board; Commissioner Gering will fill the seat

Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay has decided to step down from the RiverCom Administrative Board, with Commissioner Tiffany Gering set to fill the seat beginning in January.

Posted: December 20, 2021

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Commissioners pass 2022 budget

Commissioners pass 2022 budget

The Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 13 adopted a balanced budget for 2022.

Posted: December 16, 2021

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New Behavioral Health Unit puts crisis care experts alongside law enforcement

New Behavioral Health Unit puts crisis care experts alongside law enforcement

Ana Gonzalez heads up the new Chelan County Behavioral Health Unit, started in September to address the increasing need for mental health intervention services in the community.

Posted: December 16, 2021

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 14
    Aug 2024
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 14
    Aug 2024
    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 August 14, 2024.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, Conference Room 1
  • 09
    Aug 2024
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 07
    Aug 2024
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - August 7, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building
  • 06
    Aug 2024
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations