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Commissioner Overbay decides to step down from RiverCom board; Commissioner Gering will fill the seat

Commissioner Overbay decides to step down from RiverCom board; Commissioner Gering will fill the seat

Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay has decided to step down from the RiverCom Administrative Board, with Commissioner Tiffany Gering set to fill the seat beginning in January.

Posted: December 20, 2021

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Commissioners pass 2022 budget

Commissioners pass 2022 budget

The Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 13 adopted a balanced budget for 2022.

Posted: December 16, 2021

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New Behavioral Health Unit puts crisis care experts alongside law enforcement

New Behavioral Health Unit puts crisis care experts alongside law enforcement

Ana Gonzalez heads up the new Chelan County Behavioral Health Unit, started in September to address the increasing need for mental health intervention services in the community.

Posted: December 16, 2021

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Health District calls for applications for new board members

Health District calls for applications for new board members

The Chelan-Douglas Health District, in anticipation of the restructuring of its governing board in the new year, is accepting new board member applications from the public. The Health Board seeks at least six new members -- community members living in Douglas and Chelan counties.

Posted: December 06, 2021

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17 local nonprofits awarded county lodging tax grants

17 local nonprofits awarded county lodging tax grants

Chelan County commissioners recently approved the awarding of nearly $223,000 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of tourist-related organizations.

Posted: November 24, 2021

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Loans for septic repairs, replacement now available to Chelan County

Loans for septic repairs, replacement now available to Chelan County

Homeowners in Chelan County can now access program that has already helped 1,200 homeowners across the state.

Posted: September 27, 2021

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RiverCom restructures top leadership positions

RiverCom restructures top leadership positions

In a move to rebuild the local emergency dispatching agency RiverCom, the agency’s governing board announced it has restructured its top two leadership positions. Lowell Porter will take over as executive director on Nov. 1.

Posted: September 21, 2021

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Visiting Chelan County offices? Please wear a mask

Visiting Chelan County offices? Please wear a mask

Chelan County is requiring all visitors -- vaccinated or unvaccinated -- to wear masks when visiting a county office. People are reminded that many of the permits they are looking for from Chelan County Community Development or Public Works can be handled online.

Posted: August 17, 2021

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Health District: Public Health Advisory

Health District: Public Health Advisory

On Aug. 20, the Chelan-Douglas Health District issued a health advisory, asking county residents to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and its variants in the community.

Posted: August 03, 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
    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
  • 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
  • 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