Chelan County News Archive

10 finalists move on for consideration for CDHD Health Board

10 finalists move on for consideration for CDHD Health Board

A subcommittee of the Chelan-Douglas Health District’s governing board has narrowed its search for its new board members down to 10 finalists. The list of finalists now goes to the Boards of County Commissioners for Chelan and Douglas counties for their consideration on March 1.

Jail is not the place for the mentally ill

Jail is not the place for the mentally ill

Sara Eggers is a registered nurse and mental health professional working in the Chelan County Regional Justice Center. She recently wrote a guest editorial that appeared in the Wenatchee World about the rise of mental illness in our community and its impacts on the jail.

County experiencing limited COVID testing supplies

County experiencing limited COVID testing supplies

With the high number of positive COVID-19 cases in Chelan-Douglas Counties and interruptions in supply chains for tests, health care providers and public health are prioritizing testing for symptomatic individuals to help triage and treat illness.

Annual homeless Point in Time Count moved to Feb. 24

Annual homeless Point in Time Count moved to Feb. 24

Washington state has moved the statewide annual homeless Point in Time Count to Feb. 24 after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved its request to postpone the event by a month because of ongoing COVID concerns.

County clarifies snow removal policies, EM efforts

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

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.

Christmas tree recycling

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.

County sets limits on roosters outside UGA

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.

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 18
    Dec 2024
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - December 18, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person
  • 18
    Dec 2024
    06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

    Planning Commission - December 18, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 11
    Dec 2024
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on December 11, 2024.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 04
    Dec 2024
    09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - December 4, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building or zoom
  • 26
    Nov 2024
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office