Chelan County News Archive

Hearing examiner to review Helion’s proposed CUP on Oct. 1

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.

Commissioners taking comments on TIA moratorium

Commissioners taking comments on TIA moratorium

The Board of County Commissioners is taking comments on a six-month moratorium that prevents the creation of any tax increment areas in the unincorporated areas of Chelan County. Don't forget to attend, either in-person or online, the public hearing on the moratorium, which is 11 a.m. on Sept. 23.

Comments open for Mission Ridge expansion’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement

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.

The late Cindy Fowler honored with renaming of rodeo arena

The late Cindy Fowler honored with renaming of rodeo arena

This fair season, the late Cindy Fowler will be honored both nights of the PRCA Pro Rodeo in the county’s rodeo arena, which has been renamed the Cindy Fowler Memorial Arena in her honor. Read more about Fowler and her lasting legacy on Chelan County.

25C08420 Chelan House Fire

25C08420 Chelan House Fire

On the morning of August 21, 2025, a devastating residential fire at 418 E. Woodin Ave. in Chelan resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals and injuries to two others.

Commissioners disappointed by regional port’s plan to divert over $100 million from critical services

Commissioners disappointed by regional port’s plan to divert over $100 million from critical services

By submitting its project analysis to form a Tax Increment Area (TIA) to the Washington State Treasurer’s Office, the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority has not acted in good faith, making it clear that community partnerships and collaborations are not its priority. In fact, the regional port has a history of such selfish behavior, targeting already prospering areas to divert tax dollars from the community, first in Douglas County and now in Chelan County.

Fly on over to Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day on Sept. 6

Fly on over to Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day on Sept. 6

The Cashmere-Dryden Airport will welcome visitors to the municipal airport on Sept. 6 for its annual celebration of aviation and its role in a rural community. Stop in on your way to the fair that day! Read more for details.

Local rescue dog is new narcotics-detecting canine at county jail

Local rescue dog is new narcotics-detecting canine at county jail

K9 Kato and his partner, Corrections Deputy Skyler Silsby, graduate today from the Washington State Department of Corrections K9 program. Silsby completed 200 hours of training over six weeks to become certified as a narcotics K9 handler; he’s only the second corrections deputy to earn the distinction at the county jail.

Balsam Root Fire Arrest

Balsam Root Fire Arrest

Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on 7/4/2024 a fire was started in the area of Horse Lake Rd on the hillside west of Wenatchee, known as the Balsam Root Fire.

25C07973 - Aasgard Injured Hiker SAR

25C07973 - Aasgard Injured Hiker SAR

Sheriff Mike Morrison reports on August 11th, 2025 at approximately 6:12 pm RiverCom Dispatch received a text-to-911 call from an unknown caller at Colchcuck Lake.

County launches tourism perception survey

County launches tourism perception survey

SURVEY: Chelan County has commissioned a comprehensive study on the impacts of tourism. Join us in gathering information for the study by completing a brief online survey.

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 01
    Nov 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Nov. 1, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Nov. 1.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 31
    Oct 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Second Half Property Tax Deadline

    Posted by: Chelan County Treasurer

    Second half property tax deadline

  • 27
    Oct 2025
    09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

  • 22
    Oct 2025
    03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

    Observer Training for November 4, 2025 General Election

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

  • 22
    Oct 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - October 22, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.