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Chelan County - Washington State Press Releases

18 Press Releases
  • Published on August 18, 2026 - 21:30 GMT

    County, city of Wenatchee reach agreement on jail

    Back The city of Wenatchee and Chelan County have reached a settlement that resolves the ongoing litigation between the two jurisdictions and re-establishes a framework for housing city inmates at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center. Under the …

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  • Published on August 18, 2026 - 21:30 GMT

    Horse Lake Road closes out of concerns for wildfires

    Back Out of concern for potential new wildfires and limited firefighting resources, Chelan County has closed Horse Lake Road in Wenatchee, which leads to the popular Horse Lake Reserve. The closure, which starts at the gate on the dirt portion of the road …

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  • Published on August 17, 2026 - 23:35 GMT

    Call for Bids: Tree removal

    Back Chelan County Economic Services Invitation to Bid Project: Wenatchee River County Park, removal of 107 black poplars Address of job site: 2924 US 2, Monitor, WA 98836 Date of Request: Monday, August 17, 2026 Bids Due: Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 Project to …

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  • Published on August 17, 2026 - 23:34 GMT

    Short-term rental renewal window opens Sept. 1

    Back The annual renewal window for existing short-term rentals in Chelan County begins Sept. 1. The renewal period, which runs through Oct. 31, applies to all tiers of short-term rentals currently registered with Chelan County. Renewal fees have increased …

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  • Published on August 17, 2026 - 20:04 GMT

    3-week closure coming to Beaver Hill in late September

    Back (Photo is of Beaver Hill in January 2026) Project is delayed Posted Aug. 7: After discussions with wildfire personnel, Chelan County Public Works has decided, out of an abundance of caution, to delay the road improvement project at Beaver Hill on …

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  • Published on August 12, 2026 - 21:10 GMT

    What you need to know about a potential veterans offices merger

    Back What are your thoughts on a potential merger? Douglas County is gathering feedback from the community to better understand the strengths of our local veteran services, identify gaps and recognize opportunities for improvement. The information …

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  • Published on August 12, 2026 - 00:44 GMT

    11 honorees inducted into Chelan County Hall of Honor

    Back Photo: Coxswain John C. Drake, 99, is a U.S. Navy veteran who served during WW II. His family joined him at Friday's ceremony. Eleven recipients of the Purple Heart were honored on Aug. 7 at the region’s third annual Purple Heart Community …

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  • Published on August 11, 2026 - 21:31 GMT

    Commissioners pen letter to governor

    Back (Photo is of Gov. Ferguson's June visit to Stehekin. Ferguson, far right, talks with county, state and federal officials at Company Creek Road.) The Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 11 voted to send a letter to Gov. Bob Ferguson, requesting …

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  • Published on August 5, 2026 - 01:02 GMT

    Little Giant Fire prompts emergency declaration in Chelan County

    Back (Photo: Emergency Management Specialist Rich Magnussen speaks on Aug. 3 at a community meeting at the Entiat Fire Hall. Magnussen explained evacuation levels in place for the Little Giant Fire.)   A state of emergency has been declared by the Board of …

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  • Published on August 4, 2026 - 00:57 GMT

    How to use the Emergency Incidents Map

    Back The Chelan County Emergency Incidents Map has a search function where you can type in your address to see if you are in an evacuation zone. The icon looks like a magnifying glass and is at the top of the page, both on our website and your cell phone …

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  • Published on August 3, 2026 - 18:47 GMT

    RFP: NCW Regional Crisis Response Center

    Back Due Date: 5 p.m. Sept. 18 Full RFP Guidelines (PDF) Chelan County, serving as the fiscal entity on behalf of Douglas, Grant, Okanogan and Chelan counties, is requesting proposals from qualified organizations to support development and operation of a …

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  • Published on July 27, 2026 - 20:43 GMT

    3-week closure coming to Beaver Hill on Aug. 10

    Back (Photo is of Beaver Hill in January 2026) Chumstick Highway at Beaver Hill near Plain will be closed for about three weeks beginning Aug. 10 so a Chelan County Public Works contractor can build a retaining wall at the site of a landslide that occurred …

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  • Published on July 22, 2026 - 19:02 GMT

    We need 2 BOE board members

    Back The Chelan County Board of Equalization (BOE), whose primary responsibility is to hear appeals of assessment values determined by the county assessor, seeks two new board members to fill three-year terms. Potential board members must live in either …

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  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 23:07 GMT

    Road Closure: Sand Creek Road, Sept. 8

    Back Dates of the construction project have been updated: A contractor for Chelan County Natural Resources will begin replacing a culvert on Sand Creek Road in early September, temporarily closing access to public lands above the project. Construction is …

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  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 18:41 GMT

    Annual Purple Heart ceremony set for Aug. 7

    Back For the third consecutive year, the North Central Washington community will gather on National Purple Heart Day to honor local Purple Heart recipients throughout the region. The Regional Purple Heart Recognition Event, a ceremony honoring the courage …

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  • Published on July 7, 2026 - 23:04 GMT

    County purchases property for new Plain park

    Back Plain just got its first community park. The Board of County Commissioners recently purchased 18 acres of open green space in Plain for $1.2 million. The land was purchased from G&B Properties East of Plain. “We are thrilled to be able to play a …

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  • Published on July 6, 2026 - 21:24 GMT

    BOCC revamps Public Benefit Rating System

    Back Chelan County commissioners recently updated guidelines and the scoring system that gives some landowners a property tax break for preserving open space for public access and wildlife and water conservation. Under the Public Benefit Rating System ( …

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  • Published on July 6, 2026 - 21:24 GMT

    Bring your fluorscents to Moderate Risk Waste Facility

    Back After a short hiatus, the Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility is taking fluorescent bulbs again. There are no limits on the number of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) you can bring in one trip. However, visitors are limited to 15 pin-based or …

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