
County launches tourism perception survey
SURVEY: Chelan County has commissioned a comprehensive study on the impacts of tourism. Join us in gathering information for the study by completing a brief online survey.
SURVEY: Chelan County has commissioned a comprehensive study on the impacts of tourism. Join us in gathering information for the study by completing a brief online survey.
Sheriff Mike Morrison is proud to announce a major advancement in on going wellness initiatives for first responders.
People with Washington state Blake-related drug possession convictions can apply for financial and record-clearing relief at the first Blake Drug Possession Relief Day on July 18 at the Chelan County Courthouse. Read more to learn how to apply.
Are you signed up for the Chelan County emergency alert system? Sign up to receive alerts via text, email or voicemail in both English and Spanish.
On 6/20/2025 Rivercom received a report of a 32 year old female from Seattle, who had fallen and injured her shoulder while hiking the enchantments.
Local fire personnel are urging the public to obey fireworks bans in Chelan and Douglas counties to avoid sparking a fire under already wildfire-prone conditions.
Are you a Purple Heart recipient? Or do you know someone who is? Fill out our Hall of Honor Inductee form so we can honor the bravery and sacrifice of our military service members. The form is available online.
After 13 years, there’s about to be a change in leadership at Chelan County Public Works’ road maintenance department. Brad Harn, the road maintenance superintendent, retires at the end of the month after 36 years at the county. Replacing him is Ed Grant, who has been with the county nearly 27 years.
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center was recently honored with the 2025 Detention Facility Innovation Award by the National Institute for Jail Operations. The jail has been utilizing a variety of technologies to combat the opioid crisis. Learn more.
On June 11, Billye Tollackson, health care manager for the Chelan County Regional Justice Center, was honored with the Healthcare Professional of the Year Award at the National Institute for Jail Operations' JAILCON25 Western Regional Conference. Read more about Tollackson and why she has chosen to make a career out of caring for the incarcerated at the county jail.
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office leads and coordinates the in-depth investigation into the death of three children, and search for the suspect.
The Board of County Commissioners recently passed a resolution closing the dirt portions of Horse Lake and Burch Mountain roads on July 2-9.
The Board of County Commissioners continued a public hearing on the new proposed building and planning fees to 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17.
With Notices of Value coming out June 20 in Chelan County, Chief Deputy Assessor Erin Fonville gives us a quick education in how the Chelan County Assessor's Office assesses your property.
Leaders from Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties recently came together for a one-day workshop to create a comprehensive, community-wide strategic plan focused on addressing substance use and mental health conditions, particularly among people involved in the criminal justice system.
With unseasonably hot and windy conditions headed this way, the Chelan County fire marshal is banning all residential campfires in the county’s unincorporated areas.
Chelan County seeks people who are interested in filling a two-year term on the county’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, a voluntary board that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on the allocation of tax dollars generated by overnight stays in the county’s unincorporated areas. Applications are due by June 30.
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on 5/30/25, just after 5:00pm a call was received for a search and rescue in Leavenworth, WA.
Chelan County uses a system of fire danger ratings and fire restrictions to inform the public of both conditions and restrictions during fire season, which is typically June 1 to Oct. 1. Read more to learn what rating has been designated and what restrictions are being enforced.
The Chelan County Noxious Weed Board is partnering with the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust to offer a free, hands-on Noxious Weed Identification Workshop on June 12. Learn how to register.
Chelan County kicked off the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update with a series of three public meetings in May. Chelan County Community Development, which is leading the comprehensive plan update, anticipates a second set of public open house events or meetings following the release of the Comprehensive Plan in 2026.
With the Memorial Day weekend, Chelan County Natural Resources kicks off its voluntary boat inspection program at Lake Chelan for the third season.
The Board of County Commissioners has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire 30.84 acres of property in Malaga that may be used for a future riverfront park.
Skip Moore, Chelan County Auditor, announces several offices had a void in candidacy. The offices listed below had no candidate file. A Special 3 Day Filing period will begin at 8:00 AM the 20th of May and will end at 5:00 PM May 22, online or in person at the County Elections Office, located in the County Courthouse, 350 Orondo Ave. Suite 306 Level 3, Wenatchee WA. Only filings for offices with a void in candidacy will be accepted.
Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
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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.
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Election Day
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Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Aug. 2.
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Registration Deadline in person at our office.
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Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.