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Request for Proposals: On-site survey

Request for Proposals: On-site survey

Chelan County seeks proposals to survey 20 acres of county-owned land. RFPs are due by 10 a.m. on Oct. 7, 2024.

Posted: September 10, 2024

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$1.2 million awarded to five area agencies

$1.2 million awarded to five area agencies

The Board of County Commissioners recently awarded $1,182,000 in CPIF funds to five projects, which range from building a business incubator site in Manson to upgrading utilities on a portion of Wenatchee Avenue to continuing construction on eight affordable homes in Wenatchee.

Posted: August 29, 2024

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Request for Proposals: Veterans Service Office remodel

Request for Proposals: Veterans Service Office remodel

Chelan County Economic Services seeks proposals from qualified general contractors to remodel the Veterans Services Office in Wenatchee. Deadline extended to Oct. 14.

Posted: August 20, 2024

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Ohme Gardens is setting of one man’s life story

Ohme Gardens is setting of one man’s life story

Read about Bruce Rogerson, who is in his fourth season working at Chelan County's Ohme Gardens. The gardens have played a role in Bruce's life. He proposed to his wife there and brought his children to the gardens for many years. Today, he works in the gardens gift shop, greeting visitors.

Posted: August 18, 2024

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Request for Proposals: Tourism Impact Study

Request for Proposals: Tourism Impact Study

Chelan County Economic Services seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide a comprehensive Tourism Impact Study. It is due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2024.

Posted: August 12, 2024

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Homeless Housing Network opens at Columbia Station

Homeless Housing Network opens at Columbia Station

The Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Network, which operates the Coordinated Entry program, opened July 10 at Link Transit’s Columbia Station in Wenatchee.

Posted: July 10, 2024

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County declares state of emergency in response to Lake Chelan area wildfire

County declares state of emergency in response to Lake Chelan area wildfire

In response to a wildfire burning on Lake Chelan's north shore, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County. The declaration affords county commissioners the ability to use local resources without going through typical government bidding processes.

Posted: June 16, 2024

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County awards $481,000 in lodging taxes to 11 tourism projects

County awards $481,000 in lodging taxes to 11 tourism projects

Chelan County commissioners awarded $481,000 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of capital projects that focus on generating more overnight visits from tourists.

Posted: May 02, 2024

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NPS, USFW announce decision to restore grizzlies to North Cascades

NPS, USFW announce decision to restore grizzlies to North Cascades

The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have announced a decision to actively restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades.

Posted: April 26, 2024

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Board Of County Commissioners Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 14
    Oct 2025
    06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

    District 1 Fall Community Meeting

    Posted by: Board Of County Commissioners

    Join us for a community meeting with your Chelan County commissioner

    Three Lakes Estates Clubhouse
  • 15
    Oct 2025
    12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

    District 3 Fall Community Meeting

    Posted by: Board Of County Commissioners

    Join us for a community meeting with your Chelan County commissioner

    Chelan PUD board room
  • 16
    Oct 2025
    06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

    District 2 Fall Community Meeting

    Posted by: Board Of County Commissioners

    Join us for a community meeting with your Chelan County commissioner

    Lake Wenatchee Rec Club