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Chelan County Fair director honored with statewide award

Chelan County Fair director honored with statewide award

Karen Welch, director of the Chelan County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, recently was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Washington State Fairs Association. She received the award last month at the association’s conference in Wenatchee.

Posted: November 13, 2025

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Join Commissioner Hawkins at Nov. 18 Manson meeting

Join Commissioner Hawkins at Nov. 18 Manson meeting

Chelan County Commissioner Brad Hawkins will be the guest speaker at the Manson Community Council meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Manson Grange, 157 E. Wapato Way.

Posted: November 12, 2025

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BOCC awards 2026 lodging tax grants

BOCC awards 2026 lodging tax grants

Chelan County commissioners have awarded nearly $222,000 in lodging tax grants to 35 tourism-related groups.

Posted: November 06, 2025

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County passes 2026 preliminary budget

County passes 2026 preliminary budget

The Board of County Commissioners recently passed the 2026 preliminary budget, a procedural step in the annual budgeting process. You can see the preliminary budget online.

Posted: November 06, 2025

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Regional port rejects Chelan County’s $37.5 million offer

Regional port rejects Chelan County’s $37.5 million offer

Chelan County commissioners this week reached out to the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority with an offer to pay the port $1.5 million a year for 25 years if it would put aside the tax increment area (TIA) it proposes for Malaga. The port replied with a letter that rejected the offer and suggested county commissioners and the junior taxing districts instead raise taxes to meet the shortfalls a TIA will cause.

Posted: October 30, 2025

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BOCC establishes C-PACER program in Chelan County

BOCC establishes C-PACER program in Chelan County

The Board of County Commissioners has established a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency program, or C-PACER, in Chelan County.

Posted: October 23, 2025

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Homeless Housing Task Force seeks board members who have experienced homelessness

Homeless Housing Task Force seeks board members who have experienced homelessness

The Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force, which sets priorities for homeless services and programs in the two counties, seeks new members who have the personal experience of being without a home. Applications are due by Oct. 17.

Posted: October 01, 2025

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Join us for fall community meetings!

Join us for fall community meetings!

Fall community meetings, when the commissioners and county staff come to you, are Oct. 14-16.

Posted: October 01, 2025

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Comments open on Homeless Housing Strategic Plan; public hearing is Nov. 3

Comments open on Homeless Housing Strategic Plan; public hearing is Nov. 3

The Board of Chelan County Commissioners will be holding a public hearing Nov. 3 at the administration building in Wenatchee. Written comments are due by Nov. 3.

Posted: September 30, 2025

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Board Of County Commissioners Calendar

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    Nov 2025
    06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

    Commissioner Hawkins to speak at Manson Community Council

    Posted by: Board Of County Commissioners

    Join Chelan County Commissioner Brad Hawkins at the Nov. 18 Manson Community Council meeting! Meeting is 6 p.m. at the Manson Grange, 157 E. Wapato Way.

    Manson Grange