Chelan County News Archive

Come talk about Malaga's future on May 21

Come talk about Malaga's future on May 21

Community Development will host a community meeting on May 21 to discuss the new urban growth area proposed for Malaga. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and is at Mission View Elementary School, 60 Terminal Ave.

Incarcerated man found deceased at county jail; autopsy scheduled

Incarcerated man found deceased at county jail; autopsy scheduled

A 53-year-old man who was incarcerated in the Chelan County Regional Justice Center was discovered dead in a general population cell. The man’s body is now in the care of the Chelan County Coroner’s Office; an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.

26C03168 Search and Rescue

26C03168 Search and Rescue

On April 19, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue assisted a group of hikers on Sauer Mountain Trail after a visitor sustained a serious knee laceration. Later than evening, a deputy navigated challenging nighttime terrain near Colchuck Lake to assist a lost hiking party and guide them safely to safety.

Comp Plan community meetings are week of April 20

Comp Plan community meetings are week of April 20

Interested in the 2026-2046 Chelan County Comprehensive Plan Community Development is holding public meetings throughout the county on three days during the week of April 20. Come learn about the draft update.

Margaret Viebrock: WSU's longest serving Extension specialist

Margaret Viebrock: WSU's longest serving Extension specialist

Believed to be WSU’s longest-serving employee, Margaret Viebrock, director of Chelan-Douglas County Extension, marks 55 years and counting with the institution. She received university, national and state awards for her length of service and impactful outreach this past fall.

Chelan County Calendar

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