Commissioners award 2027 lodging tax grants
Chelan County commissioners have awarded $289,025 in lodging tax grants to 30 tourism-related groups. Read the list of awards.
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Chelan County Connection!
IT system administrator by day, TV extra by night. That's our Larry Didtel, system administrator for Chelan County IT. Larry joins us to first talk about what local governments are up against when it comes to fighting off hackers. And it's only getting harder. "As the bad guys get better, we have to get better, too," he said. Then Didtel gives us a glimpse into the world of being an extra in a TV series, where he steps out of IT and into very different worlds. Listen in and make a Chelan County Connection! @ChelanCountyGov
Homeless Housing Task Force seeks volunteer with lived experience of homelessness
The Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force, which sets priorities for homeless housing services and funding in Chelan and Douglas counties, is looking for a community member who has experienced homelessness to serve as its Lived Experience Alternate Representative. Applications are due by Nov. 20.
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Law & Justice Building renovation project making headway
The county’s $8.7 million construction project that will update the aging plumbing in the Law and Justice Building remains on budget, with construction estimated to be completed in the first quarter of 2027. Among the project's achievements most recently was the reopening of the kitchen for the Chelan County Regional Justice Center.
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SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses, residents affected by Chelan Hills Fire
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to Washington businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the Chelan Hills Fire. The SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to a Sept. 18 request from the governor. The declaration covers Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas and Okanogan counties.
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| CCSO Enhances Event Safety with Drone Detection Technology Released: 08/26/2026 |
| 26C08212, Chelan County Law Enforcement Respond to Dangerous Driving Incident Released: 08/18/2026 |
| 26C08197, Silver Alert - Missing Man Found Released: 08/18/2026 |
Preliminary budget is point-in-time snapshot of budgeting process
The Board of County Commissioners passed the 2027 preliminary budget on Nov. 2, accomplishing two key steps in the annual budgeting process.
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Sandbags for flood mitigation in the Entiat Valley
These sandbags and sand are being provided free of charge for Chelan County citizens to use prior to a flooding event on their private property. Read more for the locations in the Entiat Valley.
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Commissioners allocate up to $250,000 to Manson park project
The Board of County Commissioners recently approved the allocation of up to $250,000 in economic development funds to a project that would upgrade Manson’s Old Swim Hole waterfront community park for visitors and residents alike.
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Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
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0509:00 AM - 04:00 PMDec 2026
Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Dec. 5, 2026
Posted by: Solid Waste Management
Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Dec. 5
Moderate Risk Waste Facility -
2401:30 PM - 02:00 PMNov 2026
Public Meeting: Certify Election
Posted by: Chelan County Elections
The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.
Chelan County Auditor’s Office -
2409:30 AM - 10:30 AMNov 2026
Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings
Posted by: Chelan County Elections
The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.
Chelan County Auditor’s Office -
1809:30 AM - 10:30 AMNov 2026
Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings
Posted by: Chelan County Elections
The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.
Chelan County Auditor’s Office