25C02410 - Lake Wenatchee Motorhome Incident
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on 3/27/25, at 10:30 pm deputies responded to, 15000 block of US HWY 2, for a subject in crisis.
Chelan County News Archive
County assessor to host four spring community meetings
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.
Housing Task Force opens new grant application process March 31
Beginning March 31, the Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force will seek applications for funding from local homeless housing programs. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on May 2. Read more for details.
District court, probation offer account-relief program
Do you have account balances for unpaid fines and fees ordered by Chelan County District Court or Chelan County District Court Probation? You may be eligible for a limited-time, debt-relief program that begins April 14 and ends June 14. Read more for details about who to contact.
5-year homeless housing plan update underway
For the past year, the Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force has been actively updating the five-year homeless housing plan, which will serve as a guide to prioritizing and creating future housing programs or services for the two counties. Watch for the draft plan in early May.
Leavenworth drop-off brush site permanently closed
The county-operated, drop-off brush site in Leavenworth will not re-open this spring. Read more to learn where you can bring your yard waste in Chelan County.
Helicopter to be used to remove hazardous trees at Ohme Gardens
Cleanup from damages at Ohme Gardens that were caused by a recent windstorm will require a helicopter to remove trees blown onto the rocky cliffs just below the popular tourist attraction. The work will bring traffic impacts on March 3. Read more for details.
Commissioners, county directors plan March community meetings
In March, Chelan County commissioners and a variety of department directors will hold a series of community-led discussions in each of the three districts commissioners represent. Watch for the county to be in Wenatchee on March 4, Chelan on March 5 and Leavenworth on March 6. Details are in the story.
Citizens needed to serve on “Against” committees for ballot measures in April voters pamphlet
The Chelan County auditor seeks citizens to serve on “Against” committees for ballot measures in the April Special Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet.
CRDTF Arrest Well-Known Drug Dealer
Sergeant Chris Foreman reported the Columbia River Drug Task Force completed an investigation into a well-known Methamphetamine and Fentanyl drug dealer in the Wenatchee Valley.
It’s time to start watching for weight restrictions on county roads
Warming temperatures bring temporary weight restrictions on county roads every year. In fact, weight restrictions begin Feb. 24 in the Cashmere District. Do you know when you need a Special Motor Vehicle Permit? Read more.
Icicle Creek Work Group to hold Feb. 26 open house
The Icicle Creek Work Group invites the public to an open house on Feb. 26 to learn about ongoing progress on a variety of projects in the Icicle Creek watershed. The event is 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chelan County Fire District No. 3 firehall. The event will follow an open house format, with a 30-minute presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Point in Time Count shows decrease in unsheltered, increase in sheltered homeless population
Results from the 2025 homeless Point in Time Count, held last month, indicate a decrease in people living unsheltered – out of doors or in a place not meant for habitation – and an increase in the number of people living in shelters or temporary housing over last year. Get all the results here.
Take our survey to give your input on Community Wildfire Protection Plan
The planning team updating the Chelan County Community Wildfire Protection Plan invites the public to review the draft plan and provide feedback on it through an online community survey. Read more and take the survey!
Columbia River Drug Task Force 2024 Review
In 2024 The CRDTF opened 101 new cases, and arrested a total of 92 people
Vehicle licensing services down while state upgrades its system
The vehicle licensing system of the Washington State Department of Licensing will be unavailable Feb. 14-17 because it is being upgraded. This impacts both online and in-office services until Feb. 18. Read more.
County allocates nearly $525,000 to programs fighting opioid abuse
Chelan County will distribute $524,745 in grants in the first round of its allocation of opioid settlement funding. The money will be shared by the Chelan County Regional Justice Center, Chelan County Superior Court and the Center for Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Wenatchee.
BOCC to pass short-term rental code updates on Feb. 11
UPDATE: The Board of County Commissioners has continued the hearing about short-term rental code updates to Feb. 18, when the board is expected to pass the resolution approving suggested updates to the code.
Vets Program hosts blood drive March 17
The Chelan County Veterans Program is hosting a community blood drive on March 17 with the American Red Cross. Participants are invited to register now.
MRWF recycles, disposes of 76.4 tons of household hazardous wastes in 2024
The Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility continues to see growth in the amount of household hazardous waste it is safely disposing of or recycling. Learn more about how to dispose of your household hazardous wastes safely.
Annual call for proposed map amendments to Comp Plan
Community Development is accepting proposed map amendments to the county’s Comprehensive Plan for 2025 processing. Proposed map amendments are due to the department by 5 p.m. on Feb. 28.
Coroner: 37 deaths related to drug overdoses in 2024
The Fentanyl crisis continues to have growing impacts here in Chelan County. Chelan County coroner Wayne Harris and Chris Sharp, director of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center, share 2024 statistics from their departments.
Statement on Immigration from Sheriff Morrison
As we face ongoing changes at the federal level, I want to address recent concerns raised regarding immigration enforcement and the recent shifts in policy from the incoming Administration. Over the past few weeks many have reached out to ask how our office will respond to federal immigration enforcement changes, and I feel its important to clarify the stance of your Sheriff’s Office.
Olds Station Campus: Call for bids due Feb. 10
Sealed bids will be received by Chelan County at the Board of County Commissioner’s Office for construction of the Olds Station Campus construction project until 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 10.