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Annual Purple Heart ceremony set for Aug. 7

Annual Purple Heart ceremony set for Aug. 7

For the third consecutive year, the North Central Washington community will gather on National Purple Heart Day on Aug. 7 to honor local Purple Heart recipients throughout the region.

Posted: July 17, 2026

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County purchases property for new Plain park

County purchases property for new Plain park

The Board of County Commissioners recently purchased 18 acres of open green space in Plain for $1.2 million.

Posted: July 07, 2026

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County continues to make progress in restoring systems

County continues to make progress in restoring systems

Chelan County has made significant progress in restoring operations across its departments and offices following a three-week, system-wide disruption.

Posted: June 22, 2026

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Request for Qualifications for engineering service

Request for Qualifications for engineering service

Chelan County seeks statements of qualifications, or RFQs, for engineering services to assist with its Expo Center Domestic Water Project. Responses are due by 10 a.m. on July 6.

Posted: June 17, 2026

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Call for Bids: Roof replacement at Ohme caretaker residence

Call for Bids: Roof replacement at Ohme caretaker residence

Chelan County Economic Services seeks proposals for roofing contractor services to put a new single-slope roof on the Ohme Garden’s caretaker’s residence. Bids are due July 6.

Posted: June 17, 2026

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Cappell appointed by BOCC to fill vacant auditor seat

Cappell appointed by BOCC to fill vacant auditor seat

The Board of County Commissioners has appointed Brandt Cappell, chief deputy auditor, to fill the vacated position of Chelan County auditor through November.

Posted: June 17, 2026

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Department, office updates on system-wide failure

Department, office updates on system-wide failure

Individual county offices and departments share updates here as Chelan County restores its systems following a system-wide failure on May 24.

Posted: June 16, 2026

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County launches DocAccess to make public documents searchable, translatable and more accessible

County launches DocAccess to make public documents searchable, translatable and more accessible

New platform helps Chelan County meet federal accessibility requirements while improving transparency for residents across the county.

Posted: April 15, 2026

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County celebrates opening of new campus in Olds Station

County celebrates opening of new campus in Olds Station

Chelan County commissioners will hold a ribbon-cutting event on April 16 to commemorate the opening of the new Olds Station Campus, home to the Chelan County Coroner, Emergency Management and the county's motor pool.

Posted: April 09, 2026

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 18
    Aug 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    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
  • 18
    Aug 2026
    01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

    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
  • 12
    Aug 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    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
  • 07
    Aug 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    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
  • 04
    Aug 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations