On Dec. 20, Chelan County and its partners completed the final day of cleanup on a large homeless encampment in Malaga. From the start, the focus of the multi-agency effort was about health and safety, said Amber Hallberg, Chelan County Community Services manager. The camp’s condition caused concerns for the people living there as well as the crew working.
Sheriff Mike Morrison reports the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has secured $55,752.24 in funding from the Communication Tax Shared Funding Assistance Program.
The Chelan County Auditor’s Office seeks people to write “against” committee statements for the Feb. 11, 2025, Special Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet.
Sheriff Morrison reports, on 12/10/2024, Chelan deputies obtained information that a 12-year-old Chelan resident was in illegal possession of a firearm that had been stolen from another location.
A 6 month investigation by the Columbia River Drug Task Force led to the discovery of a local drug trafficking network that was led by Kevin Pina Gaona.
Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on 11/25/2024 at approximately 9:47am, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a report of a robbery at the Safeway gas station in Chelan.
Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on 12/4/2024 at approximately 12:47 pm Washington State Patrol received a report of a male driving a gold Jeep that pulled a gun on another driver. Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, WSP, and a Washington Fish and Wildlife officer responded to the area.
Chelan County commissioners will hold the 2025 budget hearing at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 10. Public comment will be taken then in-person or via Zoom.
This story has been updated! To enhance public safety and ensure clear routes for emergency vehicles, temporary parking and traffic restrictions will be enforced during the Village of Lights: Christmastown festival, which begins Nov. 29 and runs on weekends (Friday through Sunday) through Dec. 28.
Chelan County commissioners recently allocated $252,350 in lodging tax grants to 23 tourism-related agencies. Read more to see who the successful grantees are.
Sheriff Morrison reports on November 25th, 2024 around 0947 hours, Rivercom advised of a robbery at Safeway in Chelan, WA.
The walk-up counter at the Chelan County Superior Court Clerk’s Office is closed for normal business until Friday, Nov. 22. In addition, the Chelan County District Court clerk’s office will be operating on reduced hours Nov. 19-22. Read more for details.
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s K9 Unit was chosen by the Gesa Community Foundation to receive its Local Heroes Grant Award. The $15,000 grant will help cover operational costs next year for the K9 unit.
The Veteran Services Office will be closed on Nov. 8 so county staff can pack up the office in preparation for a renovation project. On Nov. 12, the VSO will re-open at 400 Washington St., the Administrative Office for the Chelan County commissioners and the program's new home for four months.
The Board of County Commissioners has passed a new code section that makes it illegal to camp on county-owned property. Read more to learn about the new code section.
The Chelan County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Nov. 13 to take comments on proposed updates to the county’s short-term rental code. Written comments are being taken now. Read more for details on how to comment.
The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) has issued an application for partial payment for ag producers or transporters of agricultural products who paid carbon fees related to the state’s cap and trade program on fuel purchases. Qualifying purchases are between Jan. 1, 2023 and Dec. 1, 2023.
The county seeks people interested in an open commissioners seat on the Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee. The Board of County Commissioners makes the appointment to the Housing Authority's board. Apply by Nov. 14. Read more for details about the position.
Please do your part in keeping motorists – and snowplow drivers – safe this winter season by removing vehicles parked along the shoulder of the county road now -- before the snow flies.
It's never too early to start thinking snow in Chelan County! While snowplow operators work hard to keep people safe on county roads, they need a little help from the traveling public. We’re passing along reminders how you can do your part to travel safely alongside the county snowplows.
The annual fall fundraiser for the Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s narcotics-detecting K9 program is in full swing. Please consider purchasing a t-shirt or hoodie or becoming a sponsor for K9 Gambit. Read for more details, including the website to order your t-shirt or hoodie.
Chelan County Natural Resources is asking motorized recreational trail users to complete a 10-minute survey that will help with the drafting of the county’s first motorized trails plan. The public also is invited to an in-person workshop on Oct. 30 to give input into the plan.
The public is invited to comment on the update to the Chelan County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. You can do that through a variety of ways, from attending an upcoming open house on Oct. 3 to exploring and participating in an online survey and storymap.
CALL FOR PROJECTS: Local agencies and programs fighting substance use disorder, with a focus on opioid and fentanyl use and addiction, can apply for funds that Chelan and Douglas counties and the cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee received from the national opioid class action settlements. Proposals are due oct. 11.
Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
Posted by: Chelan County Elections
Ballots will be mailed to voters
Posted by: Chelan County Elections
Ballots mailed for Military, Overseas and Out of State voters
Posted by: Human Resources
The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on January 8, 2025.
Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1Posted by: Community Development
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 Dec. 7.
Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility