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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.
Posted: November 06, 2026
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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.
Posted: November 02, 2026
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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.
Posted: October 28, 2026
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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.
Posted: October 22, 2026
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2027 budget season is underway
The 2027 budget season gets underway in earnest the first week of October, when the Board of County Commissioners begins holding budget hearings for the more than 30 county departments.
Posted: September 30, 2026
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Join us for our annual fall community meetings!
It's fall and that means we are having our annual community meetings in each of the three county districts. Meetings are Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct. 7. Each is hosted by a county commissioner. Learn more!
Posted: September 25, 2026
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Commissioners call for better forest management, increases in wildfire personnel
On Sept. 8, the Board of County Commissioners voted to send a letter to U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, and U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier with recommendations and requests related to wildfire firefighting and forest management in Chelan County. Read the letter.
Posted: September 14, 2026
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RFP: NCW Regional Crisis Response Center
Chelan County is requesting proposals from qualified organizations to support the development and operation of a four-county, regional 24/7 Crisis Response Center serving adults experiencing behavioral health crises. RFPs are due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 18.
Posted: September 01, 2026
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Call for Bids: Tree removal
Chelan County Economic Services seeks proposals for tree removal services to remove 107 black poplars at Wenatchee River County Park. Bids are due by Sept. 14.
Posted: September 01, 2026
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