Chelan County News Archive

Q&A: What does a floodplain administrator do?

Q&A: What does a floodplain administrator do?

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.

Commissioner Gering to host Jan. 26 community meeting

Commissioner Gering to host Jan. 26 community meeting

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.

Jan. 18 meeting on whitewater park in Leavenworth

Jan. 18 meeting on whitewater park in Leavenworth

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.

County to surplus 35 properties; land valued at $4.7 million

County to surplus 35 properties; land valued at $4.7 million

UPDATED TO INCLUDE LIST OF PROPERTIES GOING TO AUCTION: Chelan County Commissioners have surplused 35 county-owned properties that have a combined value of more than $4.7 million. A dozen of the surplus properties will be sold in an online auction in December.

Blackmon appointed to District Court judge

Blackmon appointed to District Court judge

Allen Blackmon, a 26-year veteran of the Chelan County Prosecutor’s Office, has accepted a judge’s appointment to the Chelan County District Court. He will begin serving as a judge in early December.

Judge Mott to step down from District Court in December

Judge Mott to step down from District Court in December

UPDATE: Chelan County commissioners have narrowed a list of applicants who seek to replace outgoing District Court Judge Kyle Mott to five finalists. Commissioners now will interview the five finalists on Nov. 14. An appointment is expected to be made following the interviews.

Commissioner Bugert to hold Nov. 4 community meeting in Plain

Commissioner Bugert to hold Nov. 4 community meeting in Plain

Commissioner Bob Bugert will hold a community meeting on Nov. 4 in Plain to update citizens in the area about county issues impacting them. The community meeting will be 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, at Beaver Valley Lodge, 18630 Beaver Valley Road. The agenda is available online.

County extends fire restrictions through Oct. 15

County extends fire restrictions through Oct. 15

On the recommendation of partner agencies and fire chiefs, the Chelan County fire marshal is temporarily extending current fire ratings and restrictions through at least Oct. 15, or until wildfire conditions ease. Recreational fires and outdoor burning remain banned.

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 28
    May 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - May 28, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801
  • 21
    May 2025
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - May 21,2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801
  • 14
    May 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 May 14, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 12
    May 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Final day to withdraw from the ballot

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Final day to withdraw from the ballot

  • 09
    May 2025
    05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

    Lot Drawing for Candidates

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Lot drawing for candidates placement on the ballot.

    Chelan County Elections Office