Video & Visual Presentation - Legislative Changes Community Meeting - Monday, August 2nd
Video & Visual Presentation - Legislative Changes Community Meeting Monday, August 2nd
Chelan County News Archive
Chelan County Fire Hazard Designation - July 19, 2021
The fire hazard level in Chelan County is at "extreme” in both the Valley and Chelan Mountain zones of Chelan County. It doesn't take much to ignite a wildfire, said Fire Marshal Bob Plumb. Read more here.
North Central Washington Law Enforcement Leadership Group Community Letter and Community Meeting Schedule
North Central Washington Law Enforcement Leadership Group Community Letter and Community Meeting Schedule
Resolution 2021-95 - County commissioners pass new short-term rental code
County commissioners pass new short-term rental code - Standards go into effect in late August
21C07968 - Stolen School Bus Incident
Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett today provided a summary of an incident over the weekend related to a stolen school bus vehicle and how law enforcement’s response was dictated by new Washington state police reform policies
Fire hazard rating raised to 'extreme'
Extreme fire restrictions are now in place throughout Chelan County.
Constitutional Statement From Sheriff Burnett
On July 15, 2021 Sheriff Burnett, who is also the Vice President on the Washington State Sheriff’ Association board, joined 36 other Sheriffs by signing a statement supporting and safeguarding Washingtonian’s constitutional rights.
2020 WASPC Crime In Washington Annual Report
The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs have released the 2020 Crime In Washington Annual Report.
County declares state of emergency
In response to the Red Apple Fire that is currently burning north of Wenatchee, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County.
21C07432 Red Apple Fire
7-13-2021- At 1855 hours, Rivercom dispatch center received a report of a grass/brush fire in the area of the 3300 Block of Red Apple Road, located between Monitor and Cashmere, WA.
New Chelan County grant program awards $740,000 to local agencies
The Chelan Board of County Commissioners recently awarded nearly $740,000 in grant funding to six local agencies that support economic development in Chelan County.
Stemilt-Squilchuck Community Forest highlighted in national report
The Stemilt-Squilchuck Community Forest, a project spearheaded by the Stemilt Partnership, has been highlighted as a success story in a national report on community forests and their benefits to the communities they serve.
Public input points to preferred improvements in Ski Hill Basin
The Chelan County Flood Control Zone District is moving ahead with investigating measures that will provide relief to water runoff issues in the Ski Hill Basin in north Leavenworth.
Chelan County adds PIO position
Chelan County commissioners have created a public information officer position that will serve a variety of county departments.
Mission Creek Road project starts July 12 in Cashmere
During construction, the roadway will be at one lane in the work area, with flaggers and a pilot car directing motorists through the area. Motorists should plan for delays of up to 15 minutes at times.
Cooling centers welcome people out of heatwave
Cooling centers, or air-conditioned places where the public can visit to cool off, are available to people who don’t have air conditioning in their homes. In Wenatchee, the Town Toyota Center, 1300 Walla Walla Ave., is serving as a cooling center. It will be open during the ongoing heatwave for 24 hours a day beginning on Saturday, June 26.
Chelan County buildings are now open
Buildings across the Chelan County campus in Wenatchee are now open to the public. When visiting a County building, wearing a mask is not required if you are vaccinated. The County encourages unvaccinated people to continue wearing a mask while in all its buildings.
2021 Newsletter: FCZD steps into new era
The Chelan County Flood Control Zone District recently published its 2021 e-newsletter. Read the newsletter for updates on the district's capital projects, federal changes to flood insurance policies, flood preparation tips and more.
$100 Recording Fee Increase Effective July 25, 2021
The fee to record most documents in Washington State will increase by $100.00, effective July 25, 2021. The first-page fee will be $203.50 for most documents*.
T-shirt fundraiser to benefit justice center's K-9 Kait
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center is having a t-shirt fundraiser for its most popular employee – K-9 Kait the narcotics detection dog.
County adds no parking signs to Day, Anderson Canyon roads
In response to recent parking issues at local trailheads, Chelan County commissioners on May 11 passed separate resolutions allowing for the creation of no parking areas on Day and Anderson Canyon roads.
FCZD completes 2020 Progress Report
The FCZD's 2020 Annual Progress Report is out. Read what the district did last year -- and what it is working on now.
Feedback wanted! Chelan County Multi-Use Pathways Plan Survey
Feedback wanted! County launches online community survey and mapping tool to identify and prioritize multi-use pathway projects.
Open Burning
If you need to burn natural debris on your property, remember that last year’s grass is very flammable.