Chelan County News Archive

District court, probation offer account-relief program

District court, probation offer account-relief program

Do you have account balances for unpaid fines and fees ordered by Chelan County District Court or Chelan County District Court Probation? You may be eligible for a limited-time, debt-relief program that begins April 14 and ends June 14. Read more for details about who to contact.

5-year homeless housing plan update underway

5-year homeless housing plan update underway

For the past year, the Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force has been actively updating the five-year homeless housing plan, which will serve as a guide to prioritizing and creating future housing programs or services for the two counties. Watch for the draft plan in early May.

Helicopter to be used to remove hazardous trees at Ohme Gardens

Helicopter to be used to remove hazardous trees at Ohme Gardens

Cleanup from damages at Ohme Gardens that were caused by a recent windstorm will require a helicopter to remove trees blown onto the rocky cliffs just below the popular tourist attraction. The work will bring traffic impacts on March 3. Read more for details.

Commissioners, county directors plan March community meetings

Commissioners, county directors plan March community meetings

In March, Chelan County commissioners and a variety of department directors will hold a series of community-led discussions in each of the three districts commissioners represent. Watch for the county to be in Wenatchee on March 4, Chelan on March 5 and Leavenworth on March 6. Details are in the story.

Icicle Creek Work Group to hold Feb. 26 open house

Icicle Creek Work Group to hold Feb. 26 open house

The Icicle Creek Work Group invites the public to an open house on Feb. 26 to learn about ongoing progress on a variety of projects in the Icicle Creek watershed. The event is 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chelan County Fire District No. 3 firehall. The event will follow an open house format, with a 30-minute presentation at 6:30 p.m.

County allocates nearly $525,000 to programs fighting opioid abuse

County allocates nearly $525,000 to programs fighting opioid abuse

Chelan County will distribute $524,745 in grants in the first round of its allocation of opioid settlement funding. The money will be shared by the Chelan County Regional Justice Center, Chelan County Superior Court and the Center for Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Wenatchee.

Coroner: 37 deaths related to drug overdoses in 2024

Coroner: 37 deaths related to drug overdoses in 2024

The Fentanyl crisis continues to have growing impacts here in Chelan County. Chelan County coroner Wayne Harris and Chris Sharp, director of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center, share 2024 statistics from their departments.

Olds Station Campus: Call for bids due Feb. 10

Olds Station Campus: Call for bids due Feb. 10

Sealed bids will be received by Chelan County at the Board of County Commissioner’s Office for construction of the Olds Station Campus construction project until 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 10.

BOCC to take comment on updates to short-term rental code

BOCC to take comment on updates to short-term rental code

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing on Jan. 14 to take comments on proposed updates to Chelan County’s short-term rental code. The public hearing will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Confluence Technology Center.

BOCC to take comment on updates to short-term rental code

BOCC to take comment on updates to short-term rental code

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing on Jan. 14 to take comments on proposed updates to Chelan County’s short-term rental code. The public hearing will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Confluence Technology Center. This news item was updated after the hearing.

Jan. 16 open house on Totem Pole Road

Jan. 16 open house on Totem Pole Road

The public is invited to an open house that will focus on Phase I of the Totem Pole Road improvement project. The open house, a drop-in event, will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, in the commons area of Manson High School, 1000 Totem Pole Road.

Planning Commission seeks 1 new member; apply by Jan. 15

Planning Commission seeks 1 new member; apply by Jan. 15

Chelan County seeks people interested in filling an unexpired term on the county’s Planning Commission, a voluntary board that makes recommendations on long-range planning matters and development regulations to the Board of County Commissioners. Applications are due by Jan. 15.

County, partners to conduct Point-in-Time Count on Jan. 30

County, partners to conduct Point-in-Time Count on Jan. 30

Chelan County and community partners will conduct the annual Homeless Point in Time Count from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Jan. 30. New this year, there will be three locations where the Point in Time Count will be hosted to better identify people living unhoused in the more rural communities and parts of Chelan and Douglas counties.

Chelan County, its partners clean up large encampment in Malaga

Chelan County, its partners clean up large encampment in Malaga

On Dec. 20, Chelan County and its partners completed the final day of cleanup on a large homeless encampment in Malaga. The camp’s condition caused concerns for the people living there as well as the crew working. This story has been updated with the total amount of refuse removed from the site.

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 25
    Jun 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - June 25, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.
  • 11
    Jun 2025
    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 June 11, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 07
    Jun 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - June 7, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is June 7.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 06
    Jun 2025
    11:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Veterans Hall Blood Drive June 6

    Posted by: Veterans Program

    Veterans Hall Blood Drive June 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Wenatchee Veterans Hall