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.
Chelan County Detectives developed probable cause and made an arrest of the manager of the Coyote House.
New platform helps Chelan County meet federal accessibility requirements while improving transparency for residents across the county.
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.
At an April 23 community meeting, Chelan County Natural Resources is seeking public comments on its existing voluntary boat inspection program at Lake Chelan and how you feel about potentially transitioning the program to mandatory inspections.
Chelan County Natural Resources is restarting its voluntary boat inspection program on April 16 at Lake Chelan with additional inspection days planned for the 2026 boating season.
Update: Because of weather conditions, the Upper Wheeler X-Bound Rx Burn has been delayed to April 20.
Water Rescue at Roses Lake. North Deputies responded to a male whose kayak capsized in strong winds.
Chelan County Deputies were dispatched to a subject attempting to force entry into an apartment in Chelan. Suspect arrested on charges of attempted residential burglary and assault 3rd degree.
Chelan County Assessor Wes Cornelius invites property owners and all interested citizens to attend a community meetings scheduled throughout the county this spring. The first meeting is March 26 at the Entiat Grange Hall.
Chelan County commissioners will hold a ribbon-cutting event on April 16 to commemorate the opening of the new Olds Station Campus, home to the Chelan County Coroner, Emergency Management and the county's motor pool.
Deputies were dispatched to the 1700 block of Swanson Gulch Road following a report of an injury collision.
Chelan County Sheriff's Office Detectives Unit, an affiliate of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrest suspect in Plain.
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.
On March 28, 2026, at approximately 9:12 PM, Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a report of an accidental shooting in the 7500th block of Hwy 2 in Dryden.
On March 31, the Board of County Commissioners will host a hybrid community meeting, with Zoom and in-person options. The meeting is 6 to 8 p.m.
The WSU Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener Program recently conducted a class for homeowners on pruning backyard fruit trees. The class at the WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center drew 25 attendees.
Chelan County Community Development encourages people with unpermitted, detached accessory dwelling units (ADU) that are outside an urban growth area to come in and talk with them before new state laws go into effect on July 1.
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison, in a letter to the community, shares his feedback on SB 5974, which has passed the Washington State Senate and Legislature.
Faye Fetters, the chief deputy coroner for Chelan County, recently completed the Core Medicolegal Forensic Investigative Training through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
In 2025, the Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility saw 2,270 visitors and collected 183,195 pounds of household hazardous waste for recycling, reuse and safe disposal.
Results of the 2026 Homeless Point in Time Count, held on Jan. 29 across Chelan and Douglas counties, show decreases over last year in both people living unsheltered and in the number of people living in shelters or temporary housing.
UPDATE: The SBA is opening a Business Recovery Center on March 9 at the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. The recovery center, for businesses and private nonprofits impacted by the December winter storms, is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays until March 20. No appointments necessary.
An $8.7 million construction project that will update the aging and failing plumbing in the Law & Justice Building is underway. The project is expected to take up to 12 months.
Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
Posted by: Chelan County Elections
Final day to withdraw from the ballot
Posted by: Chelan County Elections
Lot drawing for candidates placement on the ballot.
Chelan County Elections OfficePosted by: Community Development
Chelan County Hearing Examiner Meeting
By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St.Posted by: Solid Waste Management
Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is May 2
Moderate Risk Waste Facility