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March 27 town hall will introduce new community-driven detection program

March 27 town hall will introduce new community-driven detection program

Do you live on Lake Chelan? Join us on March 27 to learn how you can play a role in keeping aquatic invasive species out of Lake Chelan. The town hall event is 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chelan Fire Hall, 232 E. Wapato Ave. in Chelan.

Posted: March 22, 2024

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Project implementation for the Upper Wenatchee Pilot Project begins this spring

Project implementation for the Upper Wenatchee Pilot Project begins this spring

Natural resource specialists with the U.S. Forest Service and Chelan County Natural Resources will host a community open house on April 25 that will provide an update on implementation plans for the Upper Wenatchee Pilot Project.

Posted: March 19, 2024

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County's hazard mitigation planning process kicks off March 6

County's hazard mitigation planning process kicks off March 6

On March 6, local government stakeholders in the Chelan County planning area will meet to participate in the first round of Steering Committee meetings to update the Chelan County Hazard Mitigation and Community Wildfire Protection plans, two important plans used to identify natural hazards and their risks to the area. The public is invited to attend.

Posted: February 29, 2024

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Survey, open houses underway to gather public input into Recreation Element

Survey, open houses underway to gather public input into Recreation Element

Every seven years, Chelan County updates the Recreation Element of the Chelan County Comprehensive Plan. You can participate by completing an online survey or attending an open house scheduled for Feb. 7 in Chelan or Feb. 8 in Wenatchee. Read more for event details and a link to the survey.

Posted: January 29, 2024

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Jan. 30 public workshop looks at potential park in Peshastin

Jan. 30 public workshop looks at potential park in Peshastin

Peshastin residents are invited to a Jan. 30 workshop that kicks off a public envisioning process for a potential new community park there. The meeting is 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Peshastin Memorial Hall.

Posted: January 10, 2024

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Natural Resources awarded nearly $770,000 for Peshastin Creek project

Natural Resources awarded nearly $770,000 for Peshastin Creek project

Chelan County Natural Resources was awarded nearly $770,000 to complete the study and design of a restoration project that will not only relocate and reconnect the Peshastin Creek channel with its historic floodplain but also eventually build two highway bridges across the rerouted creek.

Posted: December 21, 2023

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Public invited to help in updating of Hazard Mitigation, Community Wildfire Protection plans

Public invited to help in updating of Hazard Mitigation, Community Wildfire Protection plans

Chelan County and its partners seek volunteers to serve on a new steering committee that will help guide next year’s updating process to the Chelan County Hazard Mitigation and Community Wildfire Protection plans, two important plans used to identify natural hazards and their risks to the area.

Posted: December 07, 2023

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Nov. 30 summit to discuss feasibility of forest products campus

Nov. 30 summit to discuss feasibility of forest products campus

The public is invited to join in the Chelan County Forest Products Campus Summit, to be held 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 30 at Wenatchee Valley College's Mish ee twie building. People can also listen in via Zoom.

Posted: November 20, 2023

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Stehekin community invited to Sept. 26 meeting

Stehekin community invited to Sept. 26 meeting

In September, Chelan County is hosting two in-person opportunities for Stehekin residents to share their ideas and comments on a draft request for proposals that seeks a consultant to guide the community in creating a sustainable plan for the future.

Posted: September 18, 2023

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 26
    Apr 2024
    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
  • 24
    Apr 2024
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - April 24th, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 24
    Apr 2024
    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

    Assessor's Office Community Meeting: Entiat and North Wenatchee

    Posted by: Chelan County Assessor

    Chelan County Assessor Wes Cornelius invites property owners and all interested parties to attend one of four community meetings scheduled this spring throughout the county.

    Wenatchee Valley Fire Station No. 11
  • 23
    Apr 2024
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Special Election Day - Manson Parks & Recreation District voters only

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

  • 15
    Apr 2024
    08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.