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Public safety testing March 25 for corrections candidates

Public safety testing March 25 for corrections candidates

Chelan County on March 25 will sponsor a Public Safety Testing event for people interested in working in corrections. Candidates must pre-register for the testing event.

Posted: March 14, 2022

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Lewis, Eggers honored by CCRJC for their outstanding performance in 2021

Lewis, Eggers honored by CCRJC for their outstanding performance in 2021

The Chelan County Regional Justice Center recently honored Deputy Jacob Lewis as the 2021 Deputy of the Year and Sara Eggers as the 2021 Support Staff of the Year.

Posted: February 15, 2022

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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.

Posted: February 01, 2022

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Mental health issues, drug abuse are the new norm at your county jail

Mental health issues, drug abuse are the new norm at your county jail

Billye Tollackson is a registered nurse and the health care manager at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center. She recently wrote a guest editorial for the Wenatchee World about the serious and complicated medical issues many incarcerated adults now have.

Posted: January 19, 2022

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Corporal awarded Combat First Aid patch for quick actions

Corporal awarded Combat First Aid patch for quick actions

Corporal Jason Nieman of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center recently was awarded a “Combat First Aid” patch for initiating life-saving measures on a woman who was incarcerated in the jail.

Posted: December 22, 2021

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Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Listen to the Christmas classic as read by Chelan County first responders.

Posted: December 21, 2021

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In-custody death investigation is ongoing at Chelan County jail

In-custody death investigation is ongoing at Chelan County jail

The Chelan County Regional Justice Center reports an incarcerated woman was found deceased Sunday, Nov. 22, by corrections deputies while they were serving the dinner meal. The investigation of the incident has been turned over to the North Central Washington Special Investigation Unit.

Posted: November 22, 2021

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Jail’s K9 program kicks off month-long fundraising event

Jail’s K9 program kicks off month-long fundraising event

K9 Kait and her handler, Corrections Deputy Jacob Lewis, are about to celebrate their first anniversary as a team. Supporters of the drug-detecting duo have kicked off a fund-raising campaign for the month of November.

Posted: November 02, 2021

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Public safety testing Oct. 16 for law enforcement, corrections candidates

Public safety testing Oct. 16 for law enforcement, corrections candidates

Chelan County on Oct. 16 will sponsor a Public Safety Testing event for people interested in working in law enforcement or corrections. Interested people must pre-register to take the written and physical tests.

Posted: September 30, 2021

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 10
    Feb 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations
  • 07
    Feb 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Feb. 7, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Feb. 7

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 03
    Feb 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.

  • 02
    Feb 2026
    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.

  • 28
    Jan 2026
    03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

    Observer Training for February 10, 2026 Special Election

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections