Commissioners appoint interim Community Development director
Chelan County commissioners have appointed building official Chris Young as the interim director of the county’s Community Development Department.
Chelan County News Archive
County clarifies snow removal policies, EM efforts
Chelan County is clarifying its snow removal policies with the public after receiving calls from frustrated citizens who were not prepared for the significant snow levels the area received last week. Included is a list of private snow removal resources.
2022 Lodging Tax funding capital requests are now open
The Chelan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has opened the 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.
Chelan, Douglas counties pledge nearly $1 million to health district
Chelan and Douglas counties allocated $939,000 in federal relief funds to the Chelan-Douglas Health District.
Commissioners declare emergency winter disaster
In response to the winter storm that brought record-breaking amounts of snow Thursday across the county, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County.
CDHD: Now is the time to prepare for Omicron
The Chelan-Douglas Health District warns now is the time for the community to prepare for the fast-approaching impacts of the highly contagious COVID variant Omicron.
January COVID vaccine clinics for adults, children
The Chelan-Douglas Health District and Lake Chelan Health are hosting adult and pediatric COVID vaccine clinics through Jan. 15. Pre-registration is required.
Christmas tree recycling
Ready to take down that Christmas tree? We share some options for how to recycle your tree. This post has been updated.
Chelan County passes 2022 budget for FCZD
On Dec. 13, Chelan County commissioners, who serve as the Flood Control Zone District's Board of Supervisors, passed the 2022 budget for the Flood Control Zone District.
Corporal awarded Combat First Aid patch for quick actions
Corporal Jason Nieman of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center recently was awarded a “Combat First Aid” patch for initiating life-saving measures on a woman who was incarcerated in the jail.
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Listen to the Christmas classic as read by Chelan County first responders.
Commissioner Overbay decides to step down from RiverCom board; Commissioner Gering will fill the seat
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay has decided to step down from the RiverCom Administrative Board, with Commissioner Tiffany Gering set to fill the seat beginning in January.
Commissioners pass 2022 budget
The Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 13 adopted a balanced budget for 2022.
New Behavioral Health Unit puts crisis care experts alongside law enforcement
Ana Gonzalez heads up the new Chelan County Behavioral Health Unit, started in September to address the increasing need for mental health intervention services in the community.
County sets limits on roosters outside UGA
Chelan County commissioners approved changes to the county code that sets limits on the livestock that residents can have in the county. The changes come from noise complaints about roosters.
Health District calls for applications for new board members
The Chelan-Douglas Health District, in anticipation of the restructuring of its governing board in the new year, is accepting new board member applications from the public. The Health Board seeks at least six new members -- community members living in Douglas and Chelan counties.
FCZD advertises RFQ for No. 2 Canyon project
The Chelan County Flood Control Zone District solicits interest from qualified consulting firms that wish to be considered for providing a comprehensive, basin-wide assessment for the No. 2 Canyon conveyance system near Wenatchee. SOQs are due at 4 p.m. on Jan. 7 to the FCZD.
Application period opens for new vacation rentals in Chelan County
Beginning Dec. 1, Chelan County Community Development will be accepting applications for new short-term rental operations for 2022. That’s on top of applications from existing businesses that have been slowly coming in since late September and are due by Dec. 31, 2021.
17 local nonprofits awarded county lodging tax grants
Chelan County commissioners recently approved the awarding of nearly $223,000 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of tourist-related organizations.
Post-wildfire safety measures being put in place at 25-Mile Creek
While the wildland firefighters are now gone, that doesn’t mean work on the Twenty-Five Mile Fire is over. Chelan County has been not only evaluating the wildfire damages to public infrastructure but also putting some safeguards in place for potential impacts that may last long into the future.
Turkey fryers increase risk of holiday fires
A local house fire over the weekend that was started from the hot oil of a turkey fryer has prompted the Chelan County fire marshal to remind residents that using the outdoor fryers this Thanksgiving can increase the risk of starting a fire.
In-custody death investigation is ongoing at Chelan County jail
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center reports an incarcerated woman was found deceased Sunday, Nov. 22, by corrections deputies while they were serving the dinner meal. The investigation of the incident has been turned over to the North Central Washington Special Investigation Unit.
Cook with caution this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is by far the leading day for home cooking fires, with more than three times as many cooking fires occurring on that day as a typical day of the year, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Stormwater project to impact South Wenatchee, Boodry Street
Update: This project is complete. Chelan County’s Surface and Stormwater Management Utility has completed on a project on South Wenatchee Avenue and Boodry Street.