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More than 400 attendees gathered at the Wenatchee Convention Center on November 4 for the 24th Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon, hosted by the NCW Tech Alliance. The event recognized local achievements in creativity, technology, and community contributions.
Preliminary results from the 2025 General Election show Chelan County with a 20.7% turnout, while Douglas County reported 16.4%. Voters approved a statewide constitutional amendment allowing investments in Washington’s long-term-care fund, with Chelan County narrowly supporting it and Douglas County rejecting it by nearly 20 points.
Washington voters favor a measure to permit the WA Cares Fund to invest in higher-yield markets, with preliminary approval at 56.78%. The proposed constitutional amendment aims to shift investments from fixed-income securities to stocks, potentially increasing funding for long-term care services.
The Chelan Post Office is moving toward securing a permanent indoor location after months of operating from a mobile unit. Local officials and U.S. Representative Kim Schrier are collaborating to expedite the leasing process for a new site in Historic Downtown Chelan. Residents have expressed concerns about the lack of indoor facilities as winter approaches.
Chelan County deputies arrested two suspects for residential burglary at a vacant Manson property after identifying them via security footage. Jose Eduardo Ramos-Arellano, 20, and Aida Perez-Ramirez, 19, admitted to entering the property, leading to their detention and booking.
The City of Chelan is set to begin recruitment for a new city administrator on October 31, 2025. The event will focus on personnel changes and economic impacts in the region, particularly affecting the housing market and food industry. Local stakeholders anticipate significant developments in business operations as a result.
The Chelan City Council plans a workshop on November 5, 2025, to discuss the municipal budget. The event will take place in Fort Worth, Texas, and is part of ongoing local government efforts to engage the community.
The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority rejected Chelan County's counter-offer of $1.5 million annually for 25 years regarding a proposed 3,326-acre Tax Increment Area in Malaga. County officials expressed concerns about the potential tax burden on residents and the impact on local services.
Chelan County commissioners offered the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority $1.5 million annually for 25 years to set aside a proposed tax increment area in Malaga. The port rejected the offer and suggested local governments raise taxes to cover shortfalls, prompting criticism from county officials who oppose additional tax burdens on residents.
U.S. Army veteran Ed Bleitz received a Quilt of Valor on Oct. 21 during a ceremony in Chelan, Washington, recognizing his military service. The Quilts of Valor Foundation has awarded nearly 424,000 quilts to veterans since 2003, with significant contributions from local volunteers. The event honored Bleitz's dedication and the experiences of Vietnam veterans, who often returned home without recognition.