Winter brings seasonal road closures
Horse Lake Road in Wenatchee and Oklahoma Gulch Road near Entiat are among three seasonal road closures in Chelan County.
Chelan County News Archive
17 local nonprofits awarded county lodging tax grants
Chelan County commissioners recently approved the awarding of nearly $223,000 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of tourist-related organizations.
Post-wildfire safety measures being put in place at 25-Mile Creek
While the wildland firefighters are now gone, that doesn’t mean work on the Twenty-Five Mile Fire is over. Chelan County has been not only evaluating the wildfire damages to public infrastructure but also putting some safeguards in place for potential impacts that may last long into the future.
Turkey fryers increase risk of holiday fires
A local house fire over the weekend that was started from the hot oil of a turkey fryer has prompted the Chelan County fire marshal to remind residents that using the outdoor fryers this Thanksgiving can increase the risk of starting a fire.
In-custody death investigation is ongoing at Chelan County jail
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center reports an incarcerated woman was found deceased Sunday, Nov. 22, by corrections deputies while they were serving the dinner meal. The investigation of the incident has been turned over to the North Central Washington Special Investigation Unit.
Cook with caution this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is by far the leading day for home cooking fires, with more than three times as many cooking fires occurring on that day as a typical day of the year, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Stormwater project to impact South Wenatchee, Boodry Street
Update: This project is complete. Chelan County’s Surface and Stormwater Management Utility has completed on a project on South Wenatchee Avenue and Boodry Street.
Do your part: Remove vehicles parked along shoulder of county roads
Please do your part in keeping motorists – and snowplow drivers – safe this winter season by removing vehicles parked along the shoulder of the county road.
21C12020 - Boodry Street Shooting
Sheriff Brian Burnett reports on November 3, 2021 at approximately 6:30 PM RiverCom 911 Dispatch Center received reports of gunshots fired near the 200 block of Boodry Street in Wenatchee.
Watch online meeting about post-wildfire impacts of Twenty-Five Mile Fire
Seven federal, state and local agencies recently held an online community meeting to discuss the findings of a federal report that assesses the damage caused by this summer's Twenty-Five Mile Fire. A recording of the meeting is now available.
Flooding After a Fire
You may be at even greater risk of flooding due to the recent wildfires that have burned across the region. Large-scale wildfires dramatically alter the terrain and ground conditions. Download our two-page flyer that will help you better prepare before a flood impacts you and your family.
Sheriff's Office Finalizes School Resource Officer Contracts with School Districts
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has finalized contracts with the four schools that utilize school resource officers via its office.
Jail’s K9 program kicks off month-long fundraising event
K9 Kait and her handler, Corrections Deputy Jacob Lewis, are about to celebrate their first anniversary as a team. Supporters of the drug-detecting duo have kicked off a fund-raising campaign for the month of November.
Nov. 3 meeting will discuss post-wildfire assessment of 25-Mile Fire
The community is invited to an online presentation on Nov. 3 that will go over the results of a recent federal report describing the post-wildfire conditions in the Twenty-Five Mile Creek Watershed near Lake Chelan, site of one of the largest wildfires this year in the state.
21C11828 - Terminal Avenue Shooting
At approximately 5:53 am on Friday, October 29, 2021 the RiverCOM 911 Dispatch Center received reports of what sounded like four gunshots in the 300 block of Terminal Avenue Wenatchee.
Forest Products Campus: A tool to building forest resilience
Chelan County is exploring the building of a Forest Products Campus that will harvest timber from overburdened Central Washington forests and produce lumber products for market, in turn improving forest health and preventing wildfires.
State Agencies Request Public’s Help in Tracking Tree-of-Heaven
State officials are seeking help from the public in reporting an invasive plant called tree-of-heaven throughout October in hopes of stopping the introduction of the invasive insect, the spotted lanternfly.
County not seeing the influx of short-term rental applications it expected
Chelan County Community Development reminds existing owners of vacation rentals that time is slipping away for any pre-existing short-term rentals to apply to operate legally in the county. Existing operators should apply now so they are not subject to certain requirements come Jan. 1, 2022.
Keep It Blue campaign releases Lake Chelan water quality report
The Keep It Blue campaign, which is dedicated to the long-term protection of Lake Chelan’s water quality and supply, will release its first State of the Lake Report on Oct. 21.
Online open house Nov. 4 for Knowles Road Improvement Project
Chelan County Public Works will host an online open house on Nov. 4 for the Knowles Road improvement project, which is scheduled to begin construction this spring.
Community Development staff earns kudos from commissioners
Before a crowded room of Community Development employees, Chelan County commissioners on Oct. 5 praised the staff for catching up on its permit backlog in a year marred by staff shortages and big community issues.
County project receives governor’s Smart Communities Award
The Governor's Office recently announced the 11 Smart Communities Award winners for 2020-21. Among the winners are Chelan County and the cities of Chelan County, who are recognized for their partnership in building the Moderate Risk Waste Facility, a year-round community resource that safely disposes of household hazardous wastes.
Eviction Resolution Pilot Program
The goal of the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP) is to bring all parties together with trained resolution specialists to explore solutions such as available state and local rental assistance, or achievable payment plans that could help tenants retain their housing and divert many situations from the legal eviction process.
Eviction Resolution Pilot Program
The goal of the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP) is to bring all parties together with trained resolution specialists to explore solutions such as available state and local rental assistance, or achievable payment plans that could help tenants retain their housing and divert many situations from the legal eviction process.