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.
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center has announced its 2022 Deputy of the Year and 2022 Support Staff of the Year. Corrections Deputy of the Year is Williams “Will” Edge and Support Staff of the Year for the second consecutive year is mental health professional Sara Eggers.
Planner Jeremiah Rath of Chelan County Community Development is tasked with serving as the floodplain administrator for Chelan County. Learn more about what a floodplain administrator does and about the floodplain development permit.
Chelan County and community partners will conduct the annual Homeless Point in Time Count from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the YWCA in Wenatchee.
Chelan County Commissioner Tiffany Gering, who represents District 3, will host a community meeting on Jan. 26 in Chelan. Joining her will be several county officials, including Sheriff Mike Morrison, jail Director Chris Sharp and BHU manager Ana Johnson.
Chelan County Natural Resources will give a presentation on a feasibility study and alternatives analysis that looks at the development of a whitewater park at the former Leavenworth Mill Dam site, or at Barn Beach Reserve. The event is 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Wenatchee River Institute.
Registration is open for the Chelan County Noxious Weed Board's annual Weed Management Recertification Workshop, to be held this year on Feb. 15. The free, online workshop is for people with pesticide applicator's licenses who need recertification credits.
Chelan County commissioners have awarded $328,600 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of tourist-related organizations. Read more to learn who the 22 groups or nonprofits are.
On Dec. 19, the Board of County Commissioners passed a balanced budget for 2023. Departments anticipate expenses of $51.5 million next year.
Chelan County commissioners have submitted comments to the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, asking the federal agencies to immediately suspend current efforts to reintroduce grizzly bears into the North Cascades.
Chelan County commissioners have allocated $4.6 million of federal COVID relief dollars to a variety of local agencies, nonprofits and small agricultural producers. Read who received ARPA allocations.
Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
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Local Voters' Pamphlet mailed to voters.
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Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Oct. 4.
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Chelan County Auditor’s OfficePosted by: Community Development
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Ballots mailed for Military, Overseas and Out of State voters