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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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Jail responds to recent drug trends by training K9 Kait to detect fentanyl

Jail responds to recent drug trends by training K9 Kait to detect fentanyl

With the rise of fentanyl use in the Wenatchee Valley, the Chelan County Regional Justice Center has responded by training its narcotics-detecting canine to identify the powerful synthetic opioid.

Posted: October 19, 2022

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Community fundraising efforts underway for jail's K9 Kait

Community fundraising efforts underway for jail's K9 Kait

With October begins community fundraising efforts for K9 Kait and the Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s drug interdiction program. Learn more about all the efforts, including ordering a Team Kait t-shirt or hoodie by Nov. 3.

Posted: October 11, 2022

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Public safety testing August 13 for jail, fire, law enforcement, RiverCom dispatchers

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.

Posted: July 20, 2022

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Director Sharp to speak at national corrections conference

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.

Posted: July 06, 2022

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Jail's drug interdiction program featured on podcast

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.

Posted: July 05, 2022

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Regional Justice Center hosts K-9 training day

Regional Justice Center hosts K-9 training day

The narcotics-detecting team of Corrections Deputy Jacob Lewis and K-9 Kait hosted a training event for their peers on March 15 at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center.

Posted: March 16, 2022

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Public safety testing March 25 for corrections candidates

Public safety testing March 25 for corrections candidates

Chelan County on March 25 will sponsor a Public Safety Testing event for people interested in working in corrections. Candidates must pre-register for the testing event.

Posted: March 14, 2022

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 27
    Aug 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - August 27, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.
  • 19
    Aug 2025
    01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

    Public Meeting: Certify Election

    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
  • 19
    Aug 2025
    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
  • 13
    Aug 2025
    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
  • 13
    Aug 2025
    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 August 13, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1