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Commissioners taking comments on TIA moratorium
The Board of County Commissioners is taking comments on a six-month moratorium that prevents the creation of any tax increment areas in the unincorporated areas of Chelan County. Don't forget to attend, either in-person or online, the public hearing on the moratorium, which is 11 a.m. on Sept. 23.
Posted: September 17, 2025
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The late Cindy Fowler honored with renaming of rodeo arena
This fair season, the late Cindy Fowler will be honored both nights of the PRCA Pro Rodeo in the county’s rodeo arena, which has been renamed the Cindy Fowler Memorial Arena in her honor. Read more about Fowler and her lasting legacy on Chelan County.
Posted: September 05, 2025
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Are you interested in serving on the Health Board? Apply by Oct. 6
Interested in serving your community on the Chelan-Douglas Health District's Board of Health? The Board of Health has a variety of openings, with terms starting in January 2026. Submit an application online no later than 5 p.m. Oct. 6.
Posted: September 03, 2025
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Commissioners disappointed by regional port’s plan to divert over $100 million from critical services
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.
Posted: August 27, 2025
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2026 Lodging Tax funding requests open Aug. 29; due Oct. 10
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.
Posted: August 26, 2025
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Fly on over to Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day on Sept. 6
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.
Posted: August 20, 2025
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County launches tourism perception survey
SURVEY: Chelan County has commissioned a comprehensive study on the impacts of tourism. Join us in gathering information for the study by completing a brief online survey.
Posted: August 11, 2025
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County passes moratorium on creation of TIFs in unincorporated areas
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.
Posted: July 29, 2025
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Chelan County Expo Center - Invitation to Bid
Chelan County Expo Center: New Roof 4-H Building and New Roof Creative Arts Building
Posted: July 22, 2025
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