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Sheriff's Statement on SB5974

Sheriff's Statement on SB5974

Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison, in a letter to the community, shares his feedback on SB 5974, which proposes the "modernization" of laws governing sheriffs in Washington state.

Posted: January 11, 2026

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25W19566 NCWSIU investigation ongoing

25W19566 NCWSIU investigation ongoing

The North Central Washington Special Investigations Unit continues its investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred in Okanogan County, outside the city of Tonasket.

Posted: January 07, 2026

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25C08420 Chelan House Fire Update

25C08420 Chelan House Fire Update

The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has determined there is probable cause that 41-year-old Jason W Glandon committed Murder in the First Degree and Arson in the First Degree related to the intentional ignition of the occupied residence located at 418 E. Woodin Ave.

Posted: December 31, 2025

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25C08420 Chelan House Fire

25C08420 Chelan House Fire

On the morning of August 21, 2025, a devastating residential fire at 418 E. Woodin Ave. in Chelan resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals and injuries to two others.

Posted: August 27, 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: August 19, 2025

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Balsam Root Fire Arrest

Balsam Root Fire Arrest

Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on 7/4/2024 a fire was started in the area of Horse Lake Rd on the hillside west of Wenatchee, known as the Balsam Root Fire.

Posted: August 12, 2025

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25C07973 - Aasgard Injured Hiker SAR

25C07973 - Aasgard Injured Hiker SAR

Sheriff Mike Morrison reports on August 11th, 2025 at approximately 6:12 pm RiverCom Dispatch received a text-to-911 call from an unknown caller at Colchcuck Lake.

Posted: August 12, 2025

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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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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 10
    Feb 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations
  • 07
    Feb 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Feb. 7, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Feb. 7

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 03
    Feb 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.

  • 02
    Feb 2026
    09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

  • 28
    Jan 2026
    03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

    Observer Training for February 10, 2026 Special Election

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections