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County's jail director earns national honors

County's jail director earns national honors

Chris Sharp, director of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center, was honored in June by the National Institute for Jail Operations with the Dedication to Excellence Award.

Posted: June 27, 2024

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Jail staff honored at May recognition event

Jail staff honored at May recognition event

The Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s 2023 Deputy of the Year and 2023 Support Staff of the Year were among those honored in May at the Wenatchee Valley Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony. From the left are Deputy Marco Urrutia, Vetta Inabnit and Greg Bull.

Posted: June 05, 2024

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Jail to install high-tech medical sensors in some cells

Jail to install high-tech medical sensors in some cells

The Chelan County Regional Justice Center will install new medical sensors in a dozen intake and holding cells that will monitor an incarcerated person’s vital signs, alerting staff to any rapid deteriorations in health.

Posted: January 24, 2024

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Meet Gambit of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center!

Meet Gambit of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center!

The Chelan County Regional Justice Center is introducing the community to its newest team member – super sniffer K9 Gambit, a 3-year-old border collie mix.

Posted: October 19, 2023

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Memorial service planned for Oct. 7 for K9 Kait

Memorial service planned for Oct. 7 for K9 Kait

On Oct. 7, the Chelan County Regional Justice Center will host a memorial service for its narcotics-detecting canine, K9 Kait. The public is invited to the service.

Posted: September 19, 2023

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Chelan County jail’s K9 Kait has passed away

Chelan County jail’s K9 Kait has passed away

K9 Kait, Chelan County’s narcotics-detecting canine, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 22, the Chelan County Regional Justice Center announced. Kait served the community for more than two years.

Posted: August 24, 2023

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Fundraising efforts underway to cover medical costs for jail’s canine

Fundraising efforts underway to cover medical costs for jail’s canine

The annual community fundraising campaign for the Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s narcotics-detecting canine is kicking off early this year with a heavy focus on raising money to cover recent unexpected health costs for K-9 Kait. Learn more about how you can help.

Posted: July 14, 2023

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Jail staff among those honored at regional award night

Jail staff among those honored at regional award night

Five employees of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center were recently recognized for their life-saving efforts this past year. They were recognized on April 19 at the Wenatchee Valley Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony.

Posted: May 03, 2023

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Two charged with attempted murder for attack on jail deputy

Two charged with attempted murder for attack on jail deputy

On May 1, Chelan County Regional Justice Center staff reported an assault by two inmates on a corrections deputy inside the jail. The Wenatchee Police Department responded as the agency of jurisdiction. The press release is from WPD.

Posted: May 02, 2023

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 30
    Jul 2024
    08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.

  • 29
    Jul 2024
    09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

  • 22
    Jul 2024
    12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

    Board of Law Library Trustees Meeting

    Posted by: Chelan County Law Library

    Board of Law Library Trustees Meeting on October 26, 2023, at Noon, at the Superior Court, Hearing Room

    Superior Court, Hearing Room
  • 19
    Jul 2024
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - July 17, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street or via Zoom
  • 19
    Jul 2024
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots will be mailed to voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Ballots will be mailed to voters