Chelan County News Archive

Malaga Community Park receives $150,000 grant

Malaga Community Park receives $150,000 grant

A $150,000 grant as part of the Society for Ecological Restoration’s (SER) Standards-based Ecological Restoration in Action program will be used to make a variety of structural and environmental improvements to the 12-acre Malaga Community Park. Chelan County is providing a $160,000 match.

Application period opening June 1 for Tier 2, Tier 3 short-term rentals

Application period opening June 1 for Tier 2, Tier 3 short-term rentals

Beginning June 1, Community Development begins accepting applications for new short-term rentals looking to operate in areas of Chelan County that have not met the short-term rental cap. The application period opens annually from June 1 through July 31 and applies to Tier 2 and Tier 3 short-term rentals.

WSU Master Gardeners celebrate program's 50th anniversary

WSU Master Gardeners celebrate program's 50th anniversary

Chelan/Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners invite all to join them in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Extension Master Gardener Program. A Garden Fairewill be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 10 at the Community Education Garden in Wenatchee.

11 agencies awarded lodging tax grants for capital projects

11 agencies awarded lodging tax grants for capital projects

Chelan County commissioners awarded $776,436 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of local agencies that will use the money for capital projects that support tourist-related activities. Read more for a list of those successful agencies and their projects.

Commissioner Gering to host May 18 community meeting

Commissioner Gering to host May 18 community meeting

Chelan County Commissioner Tiffany Gering, who represents District 3, will host a community meeting on May 18 in Chelan. The event will be 5 to 7 p.m. at Chelan City Hall, 135 E. Johnson Ave. Joining her will be the directors of Community Development, Public Works and Natural Resources.

Vets Program hosts June 9 blood drive

Vets Program hosts June 9 blood drive

The Chelan County Veterans Program is hosting a community blood drive on June 9 with the American Red Cross. The blood drive is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, 1206 N. Wenatchee Ave. Make an appointment today if you'd like to donate blood.

Commissioners declare Herb Gardner Day

Commissioners declare Herb Gardner Day

For his longtime dedication to building a stronger Malaga community, the late Herb Gardner was honored by Chelan County commissioners, who proclaimed a day in his honor. Herb Gardner Day will be celebrated on May 10, 2023.

Jail staff among those honored at regional award night

Jail staff among those honored at regional award night

Five employees of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center were recently recognized for their life-saving efforts this past year. They were recognized on April 19 at the Wenatchee Valley Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony.

FCZD releases 2022 Progress Report

FCZD releases 2022 Progress Report

Among the highlights of the 2022 Annual Progress Report of the Chelan County Flood Control District is the completion of the new bridge at Slide Ridge at Lake Chelan. Read the annual report to learn what the district accomplished in 2022.

Construction complete on flood mitigation project in No. 1 Canyon

Construction complete on flood mitigation project in No. 1 Canyon

Construction was completed in March on four new debris basins on the upper portion of No. 1 Canyon Road in Wenatchee. The basins will detain and release reoccurring, debris-laden floodwaters that often strike the canyon following rain events or during heavy snowmelt.

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 29
    Jun 2023
    09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

    Staff In-Service Training

    Posted by: Community Development

  • 28
    Jun 2023
    06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

    Boundary Review Board Public Hearing - File No. BRB 2023-001

    Posted by: Boundary Review Board

    May 24, 2023: File No. BRB 2023-001

  • 21
    Jun 2023
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - June 21, 2023

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference
  • 21
    Jun 2023
    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

    Planning Commission - June 21,2023

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 13
    Jun 2023
    07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

    Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board: June 13, 2023

    Posted by: Noxious Weed Control Board

    2023 second quarter meeting of the Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board

    Conference Room