CHELAN COUNTY — Deliberations of how to allocate Chelan County’s lodging tax revenue to promote tourism are currently underway.

WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD customers could see annual electric rate increases of 5% beginning in June under a proposed five-year plan commissioners will take to community meetings in Leavenworth, Chelan and Wenatchee.

WENATCHEE — In a meeting with Representative Kim Schrier Oct.13, advocates called for more support to meet the growing need for mental healthcare for local veterans.

WENATCHEE — Hayrides, trick-or-treating and carnival-style games will fill Rocky Reach Park on Oct. 24 as Chelan PUD hosts its free Fall Harvest Roundup.

MANSON — Chelan County Fire District 5 commissioners have voted to forgo an allowable 1% increase in regular property tax levy collections for 2027, citing financial pressures on residents and businesses following a difficult wildfire season.

CHELAN — Residents could report potholes, graffiti and other problems through an online portal and track the city’s response under a proposed software overhaul presented to the Chelan City Council on Oct. 13.

CHELAN — Longtime Washington resident Janet Bolinger of Chelan celebrated her 90th birthday with a surprise party Oct. 10 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Phil Hanford.

CHELAN — Utility customers will have a formal process to challenge incorrect bills and protection against service cutoffs over disputed charges while their cases are reviewed under an ordinance approved by the Chelan City Council on Oct. 13.

ENTIAT — Residents got a closer look at the ongoing risks left by the Little Giant Fire during an Oct. 14 meeting, where agencies outlined efforts to identify and mitigate post-fire hazards, as well as plan for long-term recovery.

CHELAN — The city will move forward with a $144,974 study to determine how much water and electricity savings could help pay to replace the aging irrigation system at Lake Chelan Golf Course.

CHELAN — Closing part of US 97A on workdays could shorten construction of a waterline to Chelan Municipal Airport by about six weeks and save an estimated $300,000, city officials told the Chelan City Council on Oct. 13.

CHELAN — From playground safety surfacing to a multimillion-dollar golf course irrigation overhaul, Chelan faces approximately $20.25 million in identified parks and recreation capital needs over the next six years, according to a draft plan presented to the City Council on Oct. 13.

WENATCHEE — Community organizations in North Central Washington are invited to apply for up to $40,000 in funding through the Washington Wellbeing Initiative, a statewide collaboration seeking to support projects focused on community belonging, civic health and wellbeing.

WENATCHEE — Ballots for the Nov. 3 general election have been mailed to Chelan County voters, according to County Auditor Brandt Cappell.

CHELAN — The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying three suspects and a vehicle believed to be connected to a series of burglaries targeting seven businesses in Chelan over the weekend.

MANSON — Seven members of Manson American Legion Post 108 gathered Oct. 10 at Chelan Fraternal Cemetery to conduct a flag retirement ceremony, properly disposing of nearly 500 worn and unserviceable American flags.

MANSON — The Historic Manson Main Street Association has received two statewide honors from the Washington State Main Street Program, recognizing a downtown heritage project and the volunteer efforts of a local resident.

MANSON — The Manson Grange will host “Red Velvet Night by Candlelight,” a holiday music fundraiser, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, featuring the Tamarack Quartet from Twisp.

Chelan County Public Works crews will be working on roads around the county this week. Drivers should expect one-lane, flagger-controlled traffic with minor delays.

MANSON — Wapato Way will be closed from Totem Pole Road to Pedoi Street from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, for Manson Harvest Fest, Chelan County Public Works said.