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2023 Chelan County PUD Commissioners board Submitted Photo
WENATCHEE – Chelan County Auditor Skip Moore sworn into office two newly elected
commissioners on Monday, January 9, Kelly Allen and Carnan Bergren.
For Bergren, the ceremony was more of a reunion than an initiation. He previously served eight years (2008- 2016) as a Chelan PUD commissioner. A...
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WENATCHEE — Chelan PUD Commissioner Garry Arseneault was appointed to the Policy Makers Council, a group that advocates before Congress on behalf of more than 2,000 public power utilities nationwide. Arseneault will serve a three-year term.
“I’m honored to represent not only Chelan PUD, but all...
Journeyman Mechanic Jered Paine presented two plaques dedicated to retiring commissioners Ann Congdon and Dennis Bolz during their last board meeting Monday. Submitted Photo
WENATCHEE – Friends and colleagues shared memories and fond farewells with two long-serving commissioners – Ann Congdon and Dennis Bolz – during their last board meeting December 19.
Commissioner Ann Condon was elected to the commission 18 years ago. She was encouraged to run by family friend Jean...
WENATCHEE- Chelan PUD commissioners unanimously voted to join a Northwest resource adequacy program that will increase the value of hydropower, promote self-sufficiency among member utilities, and ensure that the region has the capacity to weather potential energy shortfalls in the future.
The...
An aerial photo taken earlier this fall shows four operations buildings and the Service Center building. Crews are now working on the exterior stone panels and interior finishes on the Service Center building. The concrete slabs and roofing are also underway on the three warehouse and shop buildings to the left. The steel structure is coming together on the Fish and Wildlife building to the right. Submitted Photo
Wenatchee- Chelan PUD commissioners reviewed a preliminary budget for 2023 on Monday Nov. 7, that delivers on a bold capital project plan with higher-than-forecasted revenue from a strong energy market (available on the board audio recording ).
While revenues are expected to increase, so are...
A sign visible downstream of Rocky Reach warns anglers about the 400-foot boundary line. Courtesy Chelan County PUD
WENATCHEE – The area below Rocky Reach Dam is a favorite among anglers this time of year, but please keep a safe distance away from the dam and the fish bypass outfall pipe.
By state law, boats and anglers fishing from the riverbank are not allowed within 400 feet downstream of man-made dams and...
WENATCHEE, – Going through some old boxes this summer, Ray Taylor discovered a check he wrote on July 27, 1957 to Chelan County Public Utilities District #1. The amount was for $1.80 – the cost of electricity for two months.
Taylor has been a Chelan County PUD customer-owner for 66 years, first as...
WENATCHEE, WASH. – Chelan PUD will aim for at least 93 percent juvenile salmon survival during a study at Rock Island Hydro Project next spring.
Chelan PUD commissioners approved a nearly $955,000 contract Monday with Ellensburg firm Blue Leaf Environmental to complete the study and report the...
Wildfire conditions could bring potential power outages
It’s always smart to plan ahead. Our region’s wildfires make our electrical system more prone to power outages. Our systems are designed with backup for greater reliability. Wildfires limit our access to some of these backup systems. So it’s...
WENATCHEE – One by one, but together in spirit, Chelan PUD commissioners dug the first shovelfuls of earth at Olds Station, future home of the PUD’s comprehensive Service Center. Their audience: A video camera to ensure that the important milestone was captured.
“Today’s groundbreaking sets us on a...
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