Area vets invited to Sept. 29 seminar to learn about benefits, services
Area veterans are invited to a daylong seminar on Sept. 29 to learn more about those benefits and programs that assist people who have served in the armed forces.
Chelan County News Archive
Commissioner Gering to hold Sept. 29 community meeting for District 3
The public is invited to a community meeting hosted by Chelan County Commissioner Tiffany Gering. The meeting will be held 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Chelan Fire & Rescue community room, 232 E. Wapato Ave., in Chelan.
County offers $4 million in grant opportunities to local nonprofits, small ag producers
The Board of County Commissioners is investing $4 million of its overall $14.9 million in ARPA funding into the community via grants to local nonprofits and community agencies as well as to small agricultural operations. Applications are by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 30.
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's newest community forest established at Nason Ridge
Washington’s newest community forest was brought to life on April 14 when Western Rivers Conservancy transferred the 3,714-acre Nason Ridge property on Lake Wenatchee to Chelan County.
Construction to begin on new entryway into the county courthouse, law and justice center
Beginning Sept. 12, a contractor for Chelan County will start work on renovating the open breezeway between the County Courthouse and its adjacent Regional Law and Justice Center into one enclosed and secure entryway. The construction will impact visitors to the two county buildings.
Artwork on display in Juvenile Justice Center public lobby
The artwork on the Juvenile Justice Center webpage (see the above slider) was made by youths staying at the facility. It is on display in the wall case in the lobby area of the facility for the public to enjoy.
County allocates nearly $1 million in CPIF funds
Chelan County commissioners recently awarded nearly $1 million in grant funding to three affordable housing projects and a new firefighter training center in Manson.
Month-long closure on Cascade Orchard Bridge starts Sept. 6
The Cascade Orchard Bridge on Icicle Road in Leavenworth will be closed for a month beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6, as a contractor for Chelan County begins to repair the deck of the 57-year-old bridge. It is expected to be re-opened on Sept. 27.
Summer School at Chelan County Juvenile Center
Summer school at the Chelan County Juvenile Center wrapped up in mid-August. Youths housed at the facility attend summer school, which is offered for eight weeks each year. Summer school is another opportunity for teachers and staff to have a positive impact on the kids while giving them something to look forward to five days a week.
Development fee increases coming Sept. 1 at Public Works
Beginning Sept. 1, Chelan County Public Works will increase development fees that the department collects on permit applications and reviews of land use permits and road construction projects.
Aug. 30 open house for new Goodwin Road project
Chelan County Public Works and the City of Cashmere will host an open house on Aug. 30 for citizens interested in a $3 million improvement project to Goodwin and Sunset roads.
Wenatchee man sentenced to more than 23 years in prison for child rape
On Aug. 8, Chelan County Superior Court Judge Robert Jourdan sentenced a Wenatchee man to 23 years and three months in prison for the rape of a child.
Paint recycling program growing quickly in Chelan County
The Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility started accepting used latex paint for recycling in late June. The facility is now collecting about 70 gallons a day from the public.
Public safety testing August 13 for jail, fire, law enforcement, RiverCom dispatchers
Chelan County on Aug. 13 will sponsor a Public Safety Testing event for people interested in working in corrections, law enforcement, fire fighting or 911 communications.
County actively pursuing illegal STR operations
With a fully staffed Code Enforcement Unit and the review of all provisional permits now complete, Chelan County Community Development advises short-term rental owners that the county is actively pursuing unpermitted operations.
Visit Chelan County hires new executive director
Chelan County’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, which is in the process of forming a new nonprofit to direct county tourism efforts, recently hired Jerri Barkley, an experienced tourism and marketing professional, to lead those efforts.
Director Sharp to speak at national corrections conference
Chris Sharp, the director of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center, has been selected to teach two courses at a national corrections conference occurring over the summer.
Jail's drug interdiction program featured on podcast
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s drug interdiction program is featured this month on a national podcast called The Shakedown.
Survey shows growth of aquatic invasive species in Lake Chelan
A recent aquatic invasive species survey at Lake Chelan shows that invasive aquatic plants are more widely distributed in the Wapato Basin and lower Lucerne Basin of the lake compared to survey results from eight years ago. The survey's full report is now available online.
Written comments taken until July 1 on proposed new building site visit fee
The comment period on a proposed “after-the-fact” building site visit fee related to short-term rentals and new permit submittals has been extended until 5 p.m. Friday, July 1.
Commissioner Bugert to hold community meetings in Leavenworth, Plain
Chelan County Commissioner Bob Bugert is hosting meetings on July 7 in Leavenworth and July 8 in Plain to update residents in those areas on timely issues. He will be joined by some members of the county's staff.
Chelan County Fire Hazard Designation
Both the Valley and Chelan Mountain zones are under a high fire hazard level.
MRWF to accept latex paint beginning June 21
Starting June 21, the Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility will accept used latex paint for recycling and safe disposal.