Chelan County Connection!
Meet 18-year-old Jorja Davenport of Wenatchee, the queen of the 2025 Chelan County Fair and Rodeo! An experienced horsewoman, Jorja has been representing us throughout eastern Washington these past several months -- and now she's ready to play host at our county fair, which is Sept. 4-7. Learn more about Jorja and her horse and what to look forward to at the fair this year. Listen in and make a Chelan County Connection! @ChelanCountyGov
By submitting its project analysis to form a Tax Increment Area (TIA) to the Washington State Treasurer’s Office, the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority has not acted in good faith, making it clear that community partnerships and collaborations are not its priority. In fact, the regional port has a history of such selfish behavior, targeting already prospering areas to divert tax dollars from the community, first in Douglas County and now in Chelan County.
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Chelan County has a total of $221,638 in funding available to assist in the promotion of tourism activities in 2026. Apply by Oct. 10.
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An application for a Conditional Use Permit has been submitted for the construction of a High Impact Utility Facility for the generation of power through fusion. The subject property is located within the Rural Industrial zoning district in Malaga. Public comments are being taken until Sept. 4.
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| 25C08420 Chelan House Fire Released: 08/27/2025 |
| 25C04728 - Chelan County Sheriff’s Office leads and coordinates the in-depth investigation into the death of three children, and search for the suspect. Released: 08/19/2025 |
| Balsam Root Fire Arrest Released: 08/12/2025 |
The Cashmere-Dryden Airport will welcome visitors to the municipal airport on Sept. 6 for its annual celebration of aviation and its role in a rural community. Stop in on your way to the fair that day! Read more for details.
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K9 Kato and his partner, Corrections Deputy Skyler Silsby, graduate today from the Washington State Department of Corrections K9 program. Silsby completed 200 hours of training over six weeks to become certified as a narcotics K9 handler; he’s only the second corrections deputy to earn the distinction at the county jail.
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The Board of County Commissioners has passed a six-month moratorium on the creation of any tax increment financing (TIF) areas or projects in the unincorporated areas of Chelan County. The action is a result of concerns by the BOCC that the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is moving too quickly on the creation of a 3,326-acre TIF in Malaga without considering the full impacts on county taxpayers, state-mandated services and programs, land use zoning, transportation infrastructure and comprehensive planning.
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Posted by: Solid Waste Management
Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Oct. 4.
Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste FacilityPosted by: Chelan County Elections
Chelan County Auditor’s OfficePosted by: Community Development
By Zoom Video Conference or in person.Posted by: Chelan County Elections
Ballots mailed for Military, Overseas and Out of State voters
Posted by: Chelan County Expo Center
Wenatchee Kennel Club Dog Show
Chelan County Expo Center