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Chelan County News Archive
Comp Plan community meetings are week of April 20
Interested in the 2026-2046 Chelan County Comprehensive Plan Community Development is holding public meetings throughout the county on three days during the week of April 20. Come learn about the draft update.
Join us April 23 to talk about boat inspection program at Lake Chelan
At an April 23 community meeting, Chelan County Natural Resources is seeking public comments on its existing voluntary boat inspection program at Lake Chelan and how you feel about potentially transitioning the program to mandatory inspections.
Voluntary boat inspections return to Lake Chelan
Chelan County Natural Resources is restarting its voluntary boat inspection program on April 16 at Lake Chelan with additional inspection days planned for the 2026 boating season.
Chelan County, partners plan prescribed burn this week
Update: Because of weather conditions, the Upper Wheeler X-Bound Rx Burn has been delayed to April 20.
26C02742 Deputies Rescue Kayaker in Distress on Roses Lake
Water Rescue at Roses Lake. North Deputies responded to a male whose kayak capsized in strong winds.
26C02666 Chelan County Deputies arrest suspect on charges of Attempted Residential Burglary 2nd degree and Assault 3rd degree in Chelan
Chelan County Deputies were dispatched to a subject attempting to force entry into an apartment in Chelan. Suspect arrested on charges of attempted residential burglary and assault 3rd degree.
County assessor to host four spring community meetings
Chelan County Assessor Wes Cornelius invites property owners and all interested citizens to attend community meetings scheduled throughout the county this spring. The next meeting is April 29 at Chelan City Hall.
County celebrates opening of new campus in Olds Station
Chelan County commissioners will hold a ribbon-cutting event on April 16 to commemorate the opening of the new Olds Station Campus, home to the Chelan County Coroner, Emergency Management and the county's motor pool.
26C02726 Injury Collision on Swanson Gulch Road
Deputies were dispatched to the 1700 block of Swanson Gulch Road following a report of an injury collision.
26C01093 Chelan County Sheriff's Office Detectives Unit serve search warrant and arrest suspect in Plain
Chelan County Sheriff's Office Detectives Unit, an affiliate of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrest suspect in Plain.
Margaret Viebrock: WSU's longest serving Extension specialist
Believed to be WSU’s longest-serving employee, Margaret Viebrock, director of Chelan-Douglas County Extension, marks 55 years and counting with the institution. She received university, national and state awards for her length of service and impactful outreach this past fall.
26C02473 Accidental Shooting in Dryden
On March 28, 2026, at approximately 9:12 PM, Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a report of an accidental shooting in the 7500th block of Hwy 2 in Dryden.
March 31 community meeting to be both in-person, online
On March 31, the Board of County Commissioners will host a hybrid community meeting, with Zoom and in-person options. The meeting is 6 to 8 p.m.
WSU Master Gardeners support local orchard industry
The WSU Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener Program recently conducted a class for homeowners on pruning backyard fruit trees. The class at the WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center drew 25 attendees.
New rules coming our way for accessory dwelling units in rural areas
UPDATE: Chelan County will NOT be amending its ADU code provisions to state standards on July 1.
Sheriff's Statement on Senate Bill 5974
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison, in a letter to the community, shares his feedback on SB 5974, which has passed the Washington State Senate and Legislature.
Chief deputy coroner completes state-required forensic investigative training
Faye Fetters, the chief deputy coroner for Chelan County, recently completed the Core Medicolegal Forensic Investigative Training through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Moderate Risk Waste Facility continues to see steady growth
In 2025, the Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility saw 2,270 visitors and collected 183,195 pounds of household hazardous waste for recycling, reuse and safe disposal.
2026 Point in Time Count shows decrease in homelessness from previous year
Results of the 2026 Homeless Point in Time Count, held on Jan. 29 across Chelan and Douglas counties, show decreases over last year in both people living unsheltered and in the number of people living in shelters or temporary housing.
SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses, private nonprofits and residents affected by December storm
UPDATE: The SBA is opening a Business Recovery Center on March 9 at the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. The recovery center, for businesses and private nonprofits impacted by the December winter storms, is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays until March 20. No appointments necessary.
Construction begins at Law and Justice Building
An $8.7 million construction project that will update the aging and failing plumbing in the Law & Justice Building is underway. The project is expected to take up to 12 months.
26C01364 Malicious mischief suspect arrested in Cashmere
On Feb. 18, at about 10:20 p.m., CCSO deputies responded to the 200 block of Riverside Drive in Cashmere for a suspect who was damaging vehicles.
Public Works driver plays a hand in saving injured eagle
A new driver with Chelan County Public Works recently came upon something surprising while out inspecting the roads in the Entiat District.