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Jail to install high-tech medical sensors in some cells

Jail to install high-tech medical sensors in some cells

The Chelan County Regional Justice Center will install new medical sensors in a dozen intake and holding cells that will monitor an incarcerated person’s vital signs, alerting staff to any rapid deteriorations in health.

Posted: January 24, 2024

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Meet Gambit of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center!

Meet Gambit of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center!

The Chelan County Regional Justice Center is introducing the community to its newest team member – super sniffer K9 Gambit, a 3-year-old border collie mix.

Posted: October 19, 2023

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Memorial service planned for Oct. 7 for K9 Kait

Memorial service planned for Oct. 7 for K9 Kait

On Oct. 7, the Chelan County Regional Justice Center will host a memorial service for its narcotics-detecting canine, K9 Kait. The public is invited to the service.

Posted: September 19, 2023

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Chelan County jail’s K9 Kait has passed away

Chelan County jail’s K9 Kait has passed away

K9 Kait, Chelan County’s narcotics-detecting canine, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 22, the Chelan County Regional Justice Center announced. Kait served the community for more than two years.

Posted: August 24, 2023

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Fundraising efforts underway to cover medical costs for jail’s canine

Fundraising efforts underway to cover medical costs for jail’s canine

The annual community fundraising campaign for the Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s narcotics-detecting canine is kicking off early this year with a heavy focus on raising money to cover recent unexpected health costs for K-9 Kait. Learn more about how you can help.

Posted: July 14, 2023

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Jail staff among those honored at regional award night

Jail staff among those honored at regional award night

Five employees of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center were recently recognized for their life-saving efforts this past year. They were recognized on April 19 at the Wenatchee Valley Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony.

Posted: May 03, 2023

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Two charged with attempted murder for attack on jail deputy

Two charged with attempted murder for attack on jail deputy

On May 1, Chelan County Regional Justice Center staff reported an assault by two inmates on a corrections deputy inside the jail. The Wenatchee Police Department responded as the agency of jurisdiction. The press release is from WPD.

Posted: May 02, 2023

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Jail’s narcotics dog to be utilized in some local schools

Jail’s narcotics dog to be utilized in some local schools

Chelan County has signed agreements with six area school districts that will allow school resource officers to partner with the county jail’s narcotics-detecting dog and her handler.

Posted: March 08, 2023

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Edge, Eggers named jail's 2022 Employees of the Year

Edge, Eggers named jail's 2022 Employees of the Year

The Chelan County Regional Justice Center has announced its 2022 Deputy of the Year and 2022 Support Staff of the Year. Corrections Deputy of the Year is Williams “Will” Edge and Support Staff of the Year for the second consecutive year is mental health professional Sara Eggers.

Posted: February 07, 2023

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 22
    May 2024
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - May 22, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 15
    May 2024
    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

    Assessor's Office Community Meeting: Leavenworth and Lake 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.

    Chelan County Fire District 3 station
  • 13
    May 2024
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Final day to withdraw from the ballot

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Final day to withdraw from the ballot

  • 10
    May 2024
    05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

    Lot Drawing for Candidates

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Lot drawing for candidates placement on the ballot.

    Chelan County Elections Office
  • 08
    May 2024
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on May 8, 2024.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, ES Conference Room.