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.
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.
The Board of County Commissioners signed a Master Good Neighbor Agreement with the U.S. Forest Service, creating a unique federal-to-county partnership in the state of Washington.
Community Development will no longer be accepting paper copies of building permit submittals. Learn about more changes at the county's planning and development department.
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.
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.
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.
On May 1, Chelan County Regional Justice Center staff reported an assault by two inmates on a corrections deputy inside the jail. The Wenatchee Police Department responded as the agency of jurisdiction. The press release is from WPD.
Chelan County is developing a plan to identify and recommend improvements for how the County provides access for people with disabilities. Give your input by completing a survey or attending a May 11 listening session.
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 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 fire inspectors and investigators Kyle Osburn and Maddy Tibbetts recently earned both their Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector 2 certifications from the International Code Council.
A program of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, the Digital Navigator Program helps eligible veterans and their families connect to their earned benefits, healthcare and other supportive services by providing laptops and cell phones as well as digital training.
A long-time passion for big trucks steered Donna O’Brien to Chelan County Public Works 14 years ago. While O’Brien is not the first woman at Chelan County Public Works to command a Kenworth T800 dump truck, she currently is the only one and one of only a handful over the years.
The public is invited to join in the “Restore the Shore” effort on March 25, when volunteers will gather for a communitywide beach cleanup at Lake Chelan.
Deanna Walter, Chelan County assessor and interim director of Chelan County Community Development, is the new permanent director of the county’s planning and building department. She will step down from her elected position on March 31.
Chelan County has signed agreements with six area school districts that will allow school resource officers to partner with the county jail’s narcotics-detecting dog and her handler.
Chelan County commissioners announce the hiring of Ron Cridlebaugh, who will fill a newly created administrator position titled economic services director. Cridlebaugh begins April 3.
The Chelan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has opened the annual grant application process for groups and municipalities seeking lodging tax dollars for capital projects, or capital improvement projects, that will help attract overnight visitors to the county. Applications are due by April 14.
Sheriff Morrison has authorized a change to our public lobby operational days. Beginning Friday, February 24th, our Records and Civil public lobbies at 401 Washington Street, Level 1 in Wenatchee will now be open Monday – Thursday 9AM – 5PM and closed on Fridays.
The Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board is participating in National Invasive Species Awareness Week by setting up a table at Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, to educate the public about invasive species and why we should all be concerned about their impact on our natural resources.
The Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board reminds landowners that the noxious weed survey season begins annually on March 1.
While we all may be daydreaming about wildflower season in Chelan County, it's also time to start thinking about noxious weeds. February 20-26 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Learn more here.
The recent Point in Time Count showed the number of people experiencing homelessness on the one-day event is slightly down from last year; however, the count also shows increase in number of people living in shelters, temporary housing.
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