Chelan County Extends Burn Ban to Mid-October
Chelan County extends its burn ban through Oct. 15 as wildfires strain firefighters and dry conditions persist. Fire restrictions cover campfires, burning, and off-road driving.
Chelan County Board of Commissioners
Chelan County, Port Clash Over $103M TIF Plan
Chelan County and the Regional Port Authority are clashing over a proposed $103M TIF plan, with commissioners warning it could strip funding from county services.
Six Chelan County projects share $1.1M funding
Chelan County awards $1.1M for projects boosting housing, jobs, and infrastructure from Cashmere to Wenatchee.
Chelan County Approves Deputy Auditor Role Amid Staffing Dispute
Chelan County approved a deputy auditor position after the county auditor's request for the post.
The Board of Commissioners approved the request at their most recent meeting. The chief deputy position would be responsible for directing staff in daily operations of the office...
Chelan County Commissioners Raise Speed Limit on Easy St.
Drivers on a portion of Easy St. near Monitor will see a speed limit increase from 25 to 35 mph.
Chelan County Sheriff's Office Facing Stagnating Budget For 2025
Like all of the agencies within Chelan County, the Sheriff's Office does not appear to be in line for an increase to its annual budget for 2025.
As the budgeting process for next year began, the County's Board of Commissioners reportedly asked each of its departments to bring them a figure that was no greater than what was provided to them in 2024.
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