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County declares state of emergency
In response to the Red Apple Fire that is currently burning north of Wenatchee, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County.
Posted: July 14, 2021
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New Chelan County grant program awards $740,000 to local agencies
The Chelan Board of County Commissioners recently awarded nearly $740,000 in grant funding to six local agencies that support economic development in Chelan County.
Posted: July 13, 2021
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Chelan County adds PIO position
Chelan County commissioners have created a public information officer position that will serve a variety of county departments.
Posted: July 09, 2021
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Commissioners announce new fund for public facility projects serving economic development
The Board of Chelan County Commissioners has approved the Cascade Public Infrastructure Fund (CPIF), a grant program for public facility projects serving economic development. The County will be accepting CPIF grant applications from March 29 to May 7, and awards will be announced in early June.
Posted: March 10, 2021
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Governor announces new COVID-19 phased recovery plan
Beginning Jan. 11, the state will follow a new regional recovery approach called “Healthy Washington—Roadmap to Recovery,” with every region beginning in Phase 1.
Posted: January 05, 2021
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Pick up a KN95 respiratory mask at a site near you
The public is invited to pick up a free KN95 mask at one of several distribution spots around Chelan and Douglas counties. Made available by the Chelan County Department of Emergency Management, the KN95 respiratory masks feature multi-layer protection against fine particulate, including particulate related to smoke from wildfires.
Posted: September 16, 2020
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Statewide mask order goes into effect June 26
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, a statewide mandatory face covering order goes into effect in Washington beginning June 26.
Posted: June 24, 2020
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Stay Home, Stay Healthy - A message from Commissioner Kevin Overbay
The Chelan-Douglas Health District, Chelan County and Douglas County have formed a unified Emergency Operations Center. The goal of the unified response is to provide the most efficient regional response to the Coronavirus pandemic, or COVID-19...
Posted: April 01, 2020
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A resolution in a matter of emergency declaration for COVID 19 response
This morning the Chelan County Board of Commissioners have taken the step of signing an Emergency Declaration Resolution in regards to the COVID 19 virus. Chelan County now has two confirmed cases of the COVID 19 virus in our County, and the precautionary measures put in place by the Governor and the Federal Government have impacted our community. By signing this resolution local businesses and non-profits will now have access to potential State and Federal assistance. The Chelan County Commissioners are encouraging residents to remain cautious and aware and to do everything possible to help one another during this difficult time.
Posted: March 17, 2020
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