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Task Force seeks board members who have experienced homelessness
The Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force, which sets priorities for homeless services and programs in the two counties, seeks new members who have the personal experience of being without a home. Applications are due Oct. 17.
Posted: October 03, 2023
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Public comments sought on options for restoring grizzly bears to North Cascades
The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service seek public input on a draft Environmental Impact Statement that evaluates options for restoring grizzly bears to the North Cascades Ecosystem. Comments also are being taken on the proposed 10(j) rule.
Posted: October 01, 2023
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2024 Lodging Tax funding requests are now open; due Oct. 15
Chelan County has $280,000 in funding available to assist in the promotion of tourism activities. Apply by Oct. 15.
Posted: September 01, 2023
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County to join lawsuit against State for refusal to provide necessary mental health treatment
A new lawsuit against the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, filed by a coalition of 25 counties, holds the state accountable to fulfill its obligation to evaluate and treat patients with behavioral health conditions and would reduce further strain on a crumbling behavioral health system that the state legislature and local governments are actively working to restore.
Posted: September 01, 2023
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How do you feel about tourism in Chelan County?
Visit Chelan County, a newly formed destination marketing and stewardship organization, is asking for the public's input as it develops a long-term Destination Stewardship Plan for tourism in the region. Please consider completing the online community survey.
Posted: August 18, 2023
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$1.1 million awarded to mix of public, community housing projects
A mix of municipal projects and new affordable housing projects will share in $1.1 million from the Cascade Public Infrastructure Fund this year.
Posted: August 10, 2023
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Commissioner Overbay elected to lead WCRP in 2024
Beginning in October, Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay will serve as the vice president and president-elect of the Washington Counties Risk Pool, which supports its member counties with risk management programs.
Posted: August 01, 2023
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WSU Master Gardeners celebrate program's 50th anniversary
Chelan/Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners invite all to join them in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Extension Master Gardener Program. A Garden Fairewill be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 10 at the Community Education Garden in Wenatchee.
Posted: May 18, 2023
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11 agencies awarded lodging tax grants for capital projects
Chelan County commissioners awarded $776,436 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of local agencies that will use the money for capital projects that support tourist-related activities. Read more for a list of those successful agencies and their projects.
Posted: May 16, 2023
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