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Hearing examiner to review Helion’s proposed CUP on Oct. 1
An upcoming public hearing on a conditional use permit application submitted by the Everett-based company Helion has been moved to the Confluence Technology Center in Wenatchee. The hearing before the Chelan County hearing examiner is 9 a.m. on Oct. 1, at Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way.
Posted: September 24, 2025
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Warning: Email scam targets Community Development customers
Chelan County Community Development is alerting the public to an email scam reported recently by a local resident. The department reminds customers that it will never send you an invoice via email.
Posted: September 18, 2025
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Comments open for Mission Ridge expansion’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Chelan County is accepting comments until Oct. 21 on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed expansion at Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort. A public workshop on the DEIS will be held Sept. 22 at Confluence Technology Center. No public comment will be taken at the workshop; however, people have three ways to submit written comments.
Posted: September 05, 2025
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Notice of Application & Environmental Review: Helion conditional use permit
An application for a Conditional Use Permit has been submitted for the construction of a High Impact Utility Facility for the generation of power through fusion. The subject property is located within the Rural Industrial zoning district in Malaga. Public comments are being taken until Sept. 4.
Posted: August 22, 2025
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New fee schedule goes into effect Aug. 1 at Community Development
A new fee schedule for land use permit applications goes into effect on Aug. 1. Read more to see the new fee schedule.
Posted: July 17, 2025
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Comprehensive Plan surveys
Comprehensive Plan update opens up opportunities for your input!
Posted: June 25, 2025
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Commissioners considering building, planning fee schedule adjustment
The Board of County Commissioners continued a public hearing on the new proposed building and planning fees to 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17.
Posted: June 09, 2025
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County kicks off community meetings on Comprehensive Plan Update
Chelan County kicked off the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update with a series of three public meetings in May. Chelan County Community Development, which is leading the comprehensive plan update, anticipates a second set of public open house events or meetings following the release of the Comprehensive Plan in 2026.
Posted: May 29, 2025
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Join us in May to learn about comprehensive planning process
We want to know your vision of the future of Chelan County. Join us for one of three open house events, to be held May 19-21, to learn about the Chelan County Comprehensive Plan, which is being updated now.
Posted: May 01, 2025
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