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25C07637 Colchuck Lake Drowning

25C07637 Colchuck Lake Drowning

Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on Sunday August 3rd, at approximately 7:16 pm a satellite text-to-911 call was made to RiverCom dispatch. The person stated a person had been underwater for five minutes and they were not breathing.

Posted: August 07, 2025

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25C07429 - Cashmere Plane Crash

25C07429 - Cashmere Plane Crash

Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on 7/30/25, at 5:30pm, a small plane crashed into a residence in the 300 block of Tigner Rd in Cashmere.

Posted: July 30, 2025

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WASPC 2024 Crime In Washington Annual Report.

WASPC 2024 Crime In Washington Annual Report.

The Washington Association of Sheriff's and Police Chiefs (WASPC) has released the 2024 Crime In Washington Annual Report.

Posted: July 29, 2025

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Enchantments Search & Rescue

Enchantments Search & Rescue

Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on 7/25/25 the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a 15-year old female near Colchuck Lake, who was sick and not able to get out on her own.

Posted: July 29, 2025

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25C04728 - Chelan County Sheriff’s Office leads and coordinates the in-depth investigation into the death of three children, and search for the suspect.

25C04728 - Chelan County Sheriff’s Office leads and coordinates the in-depth investigation into the death of three children, and search for the suspect.

Chelan County Sheriff’s Office leads and coordinates the in-depth investigation into the death of three children, and search for the suspect.

Posted: July 25, 2025

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25C06036 - Residential Burglars Caught and Arrested

25C06036 - Residential Burglars Caught and Arrested

Burglars Caught - Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on 7/2/25, at 11:50 AM Chelan County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a burglary in progress in the 6700 block of Forest Ridge Rd in Wenatchee.

Posted: July 16, 2025

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25C06666 - Sinister Peak Search and Rescue

25C06666 - Sinister Peak Search and Rescue

Sheriff Morrison reports that on July 14, 2025, at approximately 1:38 PM, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputies received a call from the Washington State Emergency Operations Center regarding a Garmin inReach activation near the Chickamin Glacier, located north of Glacier Peak.

Posted: July 15, 2025

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New Public Lobby Hours Effective February 24. 2023

New Public Lobby Hours Effective February 24. 2023

Sheriff Morrison has authorized a change to our public lobby operational days. Beginning Friday, February 24th, our Records and Civil public lobbies at 401 Washington Street, Level 1 in Wenatchee will now be open Monday – Thursday 9AM – 5PM and closed on Fridays.

Posted: February 24, 2023

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 06
    Sep 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Sept. 6, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Sept. 6.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 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
    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
  • 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
  • 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