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.
Listen to the Christmas classic as read by Chelan County first responders.
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.
The Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 13 adopted a balanced budget for 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chelan County commissioners recently approved the awarding of nearly $223,000 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of tourist-related organizations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seven federal, state and local agencies recently held an online community meeting to discuss the findings of a federal report that assesses the damage caused by this summer's Twenty-Five Mile Fire. A recording of the meeting is now available.
You may be at even greater risk of flooding due to the recent wildfires that have burned across the region. Large-scale wildfires dramatically alter the terrain and ground conditions. Download our two-page flyer that will help you better prepare before a flood impacts you and your family.
K9 Kait and her handler, Corrections Deputy Jacob Lewis, are about to celebrate their first anniversary as a team. Supporters of the drug-detecting duo have kicked off a fund-raising campaign for the month of November.
The community is invited to an online presentation on Nov. 3 that will go over the results of a recent federal report describing the post-wildfire conditions in the Twenty-Five Mile Creek Watershed near Lake Chelan, site of one of the largest wildfires this year in the state.
State officials are seeking help from the public in reporting an invasive plant called tree-of-heaven throughout October in hopes of stopping the introduction of the invasive insect, the spotted lanternfly.
The Keep It Blue campaign, which is dedicated to the long-term protection of Lake Chelan’s water quality and supply, will release its first State of the Lake Report on Oct. 21.
Chelan County Public Works will host an online open house on Nov. 4 for the Knowles Road improvement project, which is scheduled to begin construction this spring.
Before a crowded room of Community Development employees, Chelan County commissioners on Oct. 5 praised the staff for catching up on its permit backlog in a year marred by staff shortages and big community issues.
The Governor's Office recently announced the 11 Smart Communities Award winners for 2020-21. Among the winners are Chelan County and the cities of Chelan County, who are recognized for their partnership in building the Moderate Risk Waste Facility, a year-round community resource that safely disposes of household hazardous wastes.
Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
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Election Day
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Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Nov. 1.
Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste FacilityPosted by: Chelan County Treasurer
Second half property tax deadline
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Registration Deadline in person at our office.
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Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.