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10 finalists move on for consideration for CDHD Health Board

10 finalists move on for consideration for CDHD Health Board

A subcommittee of the Chelan-Douglas Health District’s governing board has narrowed its search for its new board members down to 10 finalists. The list of finalists now goes to the Boards of County Commissioners for Chelan and Douglas counties for their consideration on March 1.

Posted: February 04, 2022

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County revamps its tourism efforts, creates executive director position

County revamps its tourism efforts, creates executive director position

The Chelan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee seeks an executive director to lead its fledgling nonprofit organization that will spearhead tourism promotion in the county. Resumes and cover letters are due by Feb. 21.

Posted: February 02, 2022

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County experiencing limited COVID testing supplies

County experiencing limited COVID testing supplies

With the high number of positive COVID-19 cases in Chelan-Douglas Counties and interruptions in supply chains for tests, health care providers and public health are prioritizing testing for symptomatic individuals to help triage and treat illness.

Posted: January 31, 2022

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Annual homeless Point in Time Count moved to Feb. 24

Annual homeless Point in Time Count moved to Feb. 24

Washington state has moved the statewide annual homeless Point in Time Count to Feb. 24 after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved its request to postpone the event by a month because of ongoing COVID concerns.

Posted: January 26, 2022

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Commissioner Bugert announces he won't seek reelection

Commissioner Bugert announces he won't seek reelection

Chelan County Commissioner Bob Bugert has announced he will not seek re-election come November. He plans to retire when his term expires at the end of the year. Filing for the upcoming election is May 16-20.

Posted: January 19, 2022

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2022 Lodging Tax funding capital requests are now open

2022 Lodging Tax funding capital requests are now open

The Chelan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has opened the grant application process for groups and municipalities seeking lodging tax dollars for capital projects, or capital improvement projects, that will help attract overnight visitors to the county.

Posted: January 10, 2022

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Chelan, Douglas counties pledge nearly $1 million to health district

Chelan, Douglas counties pledge nearly $1 million to health district

Chelan and Douglas counties allocated $939,000 in federal relief funds to the Chelan-Douglas Health District.

Posted: January 07, 2022

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Commissioners declare emergency winter disaster

Commissioners declare emergency winter disaster

In response to the winter storm that brought record-breaking amounts of snow Thursday across the county, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County.

Posted: January 06, 2022

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January COVID vaccine clinics for adults, children

January COVID vaccine clinics for adults, children

The Chelan-Douglas Health District and Lake Chelan Health are hosting adult and pediatric COVID vaccine clinics through Jan. 15. Pre-registration is required.

Posted: December 30, 2021

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 27
    Aug 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - August 27, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.
  • 19
    Aug 2025
    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
  • 19
    Aug 2025
    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
  • 13
    Aug 2025
    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
  • 13
    Aug 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on August 13, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1