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Chelan, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Chelan! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Chelan police and deputies responded to this past week.
  • Why is Chelan’s beloved Wine and Jazz Festival suddenly on hold?
  • What new training will Chelan County’s undersheriff bring back home?

Also on today's calendar: Guild B Annual Luncheon: Advancing Healthcare Together and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 78, low: 48.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 1,043 calls to police and deputies across Chelan and Douglas counties, Sept. 25–Oct. 1 (ncw.news) — Police and deputies handled 1,043 calls across Chelan and Douglas counties last week, including 55 in the city of Chelan ranging from thefts and vandalism to crashes and trespassing. The report breaks down where and when key incidents happened, giving Chelan residents a clear snapshot of current crime, safety issues, and emergency responses in their neighborhoods.
   

2. Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival on hold indefinitely (seattletimes.com) — Chelan’s signature Wine and Jazz Festival is being paused indefinitely, with organizers blaming wildfire smoke, weaker tourism, winery financial strain, and limited city and county support. Local wineries say county code and enforcement around food and live music are undermining events, while Chelan County officials dispute targeting businesses and plan a workshop on winery restaurant rules.
   

3. Chelan County Undersheriff Graduates from FBI National Academy (lakechelannow.com) — Chelan County residents are being served by an undersheriff who just completed the prestigious FBI National Academy, one of only four Washington law enforcement leaders chosen this session. His training emphasized community engagement, media relations, operational challenges, and wellness, with the goal of bringing back new skills and best practices to strengthen local public safety.
   

4. Wenatchee residents more optimistic amid regional growth, affordability concerns (ncw.news) — Regional planners say residents across Chelan and Douglas counties are worried about housing costs, growth, and whether wages can keep up with living expenses. Wenatchee respondents were more optimistic than others, while earlier presentations to the Chelan City Council highlighted similar affordability concerns that will shape a new five‑year action plan for North Central Washington.
   

5. North Cascades National Park turns 58 (mynorthwest.com) — North Cascades National Park marks its 58th birthday today, a milestone that also celebrates the creation of the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area tied closely to our region. The same 1968 law protected vast wilderness, expanded Glacier Peak and Pasayten areas, and established the broader park complex that shapes recreation and conservation options for Chelan-area residents and visitors.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ever wonder what happens when judges, attorneys, and journalists sit down together to better understand one another’s work?
    In the newest episode of the Washington Courts Report podcast, host Patric Haerle talks with former King County Superior Court judges Bill Downing… (Nextdoor )
  • CVCH posted a job opening for Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatric Physician (Chelan) in Chelan. Apply here.
  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Chelan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelan here.

Ok Chelan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Chelan

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Chelan

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.