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2013

5/24/2013 - Parking lot work will close Old Mill boat launch access Tuesday

Seal coating pavement and repainting lines of the boat launch parking lot at Old Mill Park will close access to the boat launch on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.

5/24/2013 - Lake Chelan ready to welcome summer visitors

Near normal 2013 spring run-off means conditions favorable for summer recreation.

5/20/2013 - District seeks balance on parking for PUD parks while supporting riverfront development

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Lake Chelan level, insurance.

5/9/2013 - Work on high-voltage switch requires outage for Mission Ridge area customers

Friday outage is set from 9 a.m. to noon.

5/6/2013 - Early financial results show District is on track to finish 2013 ahead of budget

Commission meeting news. Other topics: thank you for Carol Wardell, PUD awards.

4/24/2013 - Rocky Reach Dam’s high-tech treasure hunt receives national award

The D3 Tour Geocache Challenge was honored Tuesday by the National Hydro Association with an Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters Award (OSAW) for Public Education.

4/23/2013 - Trail, parking lot work will close Kirby Billingsley boat launch Thursday and Friday

Repairing pavement cracks and seal coating sections of the trail and the boat launch parking lot at Kirby Billingsley Hydro Park will close the launch Thursday and Friday.

4/15/2013 - Chelan PUD and Entiat celebrate launch of improvements for city’s popular riverfront park

Commission meeting news. Other topics: water and wastewater rates and Reliable Public Power Provider RP3 award.

4/5/2013 - More comfort, less energy: New options offer homeowners more conservation choices

New rebates on appliances, free manufactured home duct sealing and free refrigerator removal with a $30 incentive are among the choices.

4/3/2013 - Transmission line work will require traffic detours on Okanogan Avenue, Crawford Street

Installing 95-foot poles on April 9 and 10 part of Okanogan Substation construction

4/2/2013 - Outage planned Thursday to replace power pole at Lake Wenatchee

About 190 Chelan PUD customers along Cedar Brae and South Shore roads and on Road 6607-112 will be affected.

4/1/2013 - Close to average runoff is forecast for Lake Chelan basin this year

Commission meeting news. Other topics: water and wastewater rate public meetings.

3/28/2013 - Free help to pick the right tree for your landscape and location

Learn how to plant the right tree in the right place by talking with local tree experts and Master Gardeners from Washington State University’s Extension Program at the annual Arbor Day celebration and tree seedling distribution on Saturday, April 6, 2013

3/22/2013 - Powering up new Crum Canyon Substation is final step in upgrades for Entiat Valley electric service

A power outage on Tuesday, April 2, is the final step in the construction done over the last year to meet growing demand for electric service in the city of Entiat and in the Entiat Valley.

3/18/2013 - Rate proposal keeps PUD water and sewer systems on track to close financial gaps

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Erik Wahlquist named general counsel and chief compliance officer, general manager search, Lake Wenatchee south shore fiber service.

3/14/2013 - Lake Wenatchee tree work means power outage Tuesday

Removing three trees likely damaged in last December’s storms will require a power outage Tuesday for about 450 Chelan PUD customers near Lake Wenatchee.

3/7/2013 - Recycle your refrigerator for free through Chelan County PUD

Chelan County PUD will pick up customers’ old refrigerators or freezers for free, plus provide a $30 rebate.

3/6/2013 - General Counsel Carol Wardell to move into new role on PUD legal team

After 15 years as Chelan PUD’s chief legal adviser, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Carol Wardell will move into a new role on May 1 as a part-time staff attorney.

3/6/2013 - March 1 runoff forecast for the Lake Chelan basin is 92 percent of average

The March 1 runoff forecast for the Lake Chelan drainage basin is 92 percent of average for April 1 through July 31.

3/4/2013 - Collaborative approach increases protection for Mid-Columbia River salmon and steelhead

Commission meeting news.

2/22/2013 - Hunt for fun and facts at Rocky Reach Visitor Center

The dam will open to the public for its 52nd season at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 1.

2/19/2013 - Substation project will provide more reliable service to Alcoa, support local jobs

Commission meeting news. Other topics: credit agency reports, PUD Sustainability Team.

2/19/2013 - Chelan PUD boosts stable revenue outlook with new slice power auction

Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Inc. has committed to pay a combined total of $91.8 million for a 5-percent slice of the combined output of Rocky Reach and Rock Island dams from Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 31, 2018.

2/15/2013 - Nonprofit groups can raise money by operating PUD park concession stand

PUD is seeking a nonprofit group to run the concession stand at Kirby Billingsley Hydro Park as a fund-raising venture.

2/12/2013 - Manager John Janney gives notice that he’ll leave Chelan PUD this year

2/6/2013 - The Feb. 1 runoff forecast for the Lake Chelan basin is 100 percent of average

Runoff forecast for the Lake Chelan drainage basin is 100 percent of average for April 1 through July 31.

2/4/2013 - 2012 results keep PUD on track to meet financial targets and customer priorities

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Lake Wenatchee fiber, clean state audit and appliance rebates.

1/22/2013 - More Lake Wenatchee repairs will mean power outage Wednesday

Replacing a power pole likely damaged in last month’s storms will require an outage Wednesday for about 900 Chelan PUD customers near Lake Wenatchee.

1/21/2013 - Comparing PUD dams with others shows strengths and areas to improve

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Lake Wenatchee fiber, strategic plan.

1/18/2013 - Wireless not best option for Lake Wenatchee; PUD will rebuild damaged fiber

Community meeting set for Jan. 26.

1/10/2013 - Chat about outages with Chelan PUD staff at Lake Wenatchee area on Friday afternoon

Come by the '59 Diner anytime between 1 and 5 p.m.

1/7/2013 - More outages in Lake Wenatchee area are likely until trees shed snow

Commission meeting news. Other topics: board officers.

2012

12/28/2012 - Service restored to 565 fiber customers; south shore still needs electrical and fiber work

With electric service largely restored in the Plain-Lake Wenatchee areas, Chelan County PUD fiber crews were able to complete repairs on major damage to the fiber line in the Beaver Hill area near Plain on Friday.

12/18/2012 - Plain-Lake Wenatchee area outage may be lengthy

PUD staff flying transmission line route to assess damage.

12/17/2012 - 2013 fiber system work will keep network viable; access to about 600 more end-users anticipated

Commission meeting news: debt reduction; Christmas Eve office hours

12/14/2012 - More hazardous trees along trail need work at foot of Fifth Street

Loop trail users will need to make a slight detour Wednesday and Thursday around the area at the foot of Fifth Street.

12/7/2012 - PUD General Counsel Carol Wardell honored for community service

Carol Wardell, an advocate for children and a role model for working women, was presented the William T. Elmgren Public Service Award by the Washington Public Utility Districts Association.

12/5/2012 - More time to double up on energy savings: PUD extends higher rebates through 2013

Double rebates for windows and insulation

12/4/2012 - Helping Hand program warms the homes of families in need

Making a donation is simple.

12/3/2012 - 2013 budget forecasts stronger bottom line for Chelan PUD and no electric rate increase

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD parks, hatcheries.

11/30/2012 - PUD updating land management plans for Columbia River shorelines

Dec. 11 meeting set to kick off planning

11/28/2012 - Sage Hills Trails to close for the winter on Dec. 1

The Sage Hills Trails, which traverse the hills west of Wenatchee, will close to all recreational use on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.

11/19/2012 - 2013 budget review continues

Commission meeting news.

11/16/2012 - Chelan PUD to sell surplus computers on the Web

Going, going, sold! Chelan County PUD is now selling surplus furniture, computers and other miscellaneous items via online auction on eBay.

11/16/2012 - Now’s the time to prepare for storm-caused power outages

Take steps to stay safe and as comfortable as possible if the power goes out.

11/5/2012 - PUD finances sound; no electric rate increase in proposed 2013 budget

Commission meeting news: energy production; real-time scheduling; third-quarter 2012 financial results.

11/2/2012 - Restoring access to west Wenatchee transmission lines will also benefit wildlife

Sage Hills Trail users are asked to be aware of the crew and equipment that will be working through the week

10/30/2012 - Chelan PUD settles litigation to minimize risk to ratepayers

Commission meeting news.

10/29/2012 - Rocky Reach Visitor Center wraps up successful 2012 season

More than 50,000 people visited Rocky Reach Dam and Visitor Center this year. The Visitor Center closes for the 2012 season at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

10/16/2012 - Malaga Substation repair will require pre-dawn power outage on Friday

Repairs at the Malaga Substation will require a power outage scheduled from 1 to 4 a.m. Friday for Chelan PUD customers in the Malaga and Stemilt Basin areas south to the Colockum and Tarpiscan.

10/15/2012 - Tree pruning is important in providing reliable, safe PUD service

Commission meeting news. Other topics: telecommunication payments, strategic plan update, fall conservation special.

10/1/2012 - Timeline and targets set for Chelan PUD’s 2013 budget

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Chelan Chamber of Commerce building, NWPPA communication awards, Public Power Week event.

9/27/2012 - Columbia River will drop for a time Friday upstream of Rock Island Dam

The Columbia River upstream of Rock Island Dam (which includes the Wenatchee riverfront) will be lowered up to four feet temporarily Friday afternoon.

9/25/2012 - Rare chance to hear three notables together during Public Power Week

The incredible stories behind the development of our Northwest hydro system will be told by three notables at a Public Power Week event on Oct. 10 that will also celebrate the new Music and Arts Center at Wenatchee Valley College.

9/21/2012 - Keeping the smoke out -- tips to maintain indoor air quality

With stagnant, smoky air expected to continue into next week, Chelan County PUD’s energy advisers offer tips to customers to help maintain indoor air quality.

9/17/2012 - Survey on Lake Chelan levels shows reluctance to change if it would increase electric bills

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Energy Independence Act, I-937, Shoreline Management Plans, wildfireswhitewater boating.

9/12/2012 - Timeline shifts for Entiat Park reconstruction

To guarantee that all necessary permits are in hand and that work can proceed most cost-effectively and efficiently, the start of construction to upgrade Entiat Park is being postponed.

9/11/2012 - PUD prepares and responds to county fires

To help prevent future outages, PUD crews are staying ahead of the fires, painting the bases of wooden power poles with fire retardant and removing brush within 6 feet of pole bases.

9/7/2012 - Watch for toxic algae bloom in Columbia River

Chelan County PUD is monitoring the shoreline behind Rocky Reach Dam.

9/4/2012 - PUD projects focus on reliable service for customers

Commission meeting news. Other topics: eligible renewable resource hearing.

8/31/2012 - Sept. 8 auction to bring value for PUD surplus property

Vehicles, parks equipment and miscellaneous items from Chelan PUD will be up for bid.

8/28/2012 - Chelan County PUD hires new leader for its fiber-optic system

James M. “Mike” Coleman, a business executive with extensive experience at SBC Corporation, has been hired by Chelan County PUD to oversee its fiber-optic network.

8/20/2012 - PUD finances on track with careful spending and advance power sales

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Wholesale revenue; Lake Chelan level; mobile substation; Peshastin, Dryden wastewater

8/6/2012 - Rocky Reach shoreline residents may see boat doing fish studies at night

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife crews will be working at night through August along the Rocky Reach reservoir shoreline as they complete fish studies for the PUD.

8/6/2012 - Obligation for Chelan River kayaking reduced in new agreement with American Whitewater

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Andrew York Memorial Scholarship

8/3/2012 - Dead trees don’t mix well with power lines

A dead pine fell into a power line, starting a small fire.

7/26/2012 - To stay on solid financial path, Chelan PUD limits fiber connections until next year

The PUD has already reached the number of basic residential or business connections that can be paid for in this year’s fiber-optic budget.

7/16/2012 - PUD thanked for supporting Wenatchee River Salmon Festival

Commission meeting news. Other topics: lake level management, Wayne Wright retirement.

7/13/2012 - Mosquito control set for Tuesday in Wenatchee’s Horan Natural Area

Now that flooding from high river flows has receded, Chelan PUD crews will apply a larvicide Tuesday, July 17, to help reduce mosquitoes

7/13/2012 - Get eye to eye with thousands of salmon a day at Rocky Reach

Each day in July, up to 20,000 adult sockeye and 2,000 adult Chinook salmon will make their way past the dam on the way upstream to spawn.

7/6/2012 - Short detour planned on Loop Trail at foot of Wenatchee’s Fifth Street

Contractors will be cleaning, repairing and repainting the path through the plaza.

7/2/2012 - Chelan PUD approves 10-year plan for power supply

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Columbia River flows; NoaNet.

7/2/2012 - Mr. Safety wants everyone to be nice and be safe on the Loop Trail

Chelan County PUD is tapping its safety expertise to remind park guests to look out for each other on the Loop Trail, especially in congested areas near the ball fields and south into Wenatchee Riverfront Park.

6/22/2012 - Get “On the Safety Trail” to learn #SafetySmarts

Pump up your safety smarts and join the fun “On the Safety Trail,” a free event for families at Rocky Reach Dam on Saturday, June 30.

6/15/2012 - Entiat Valley transmission line work will mean forest road closures; brief delays on Highway 97A

Helicopter work to place steel poles for a new high-voltage line being built to serve the Entiat Valley will require closing U.S. Forest Service roads a and brief delays for motorists on Entiat River Road and on Highway 97A.

6/13/2012 - Financial targets set for each Chelan PUD service

Commission meeting news. Other topics: wholesale fiber rates, IRP, surplus property.

6/8/2012 - Stay safe: Swim at designated beaches in PUD parks

Water in the Columbia River and Lake Chelan is running cold and fast this time of year.

6/4/2012 - Next step in strategic planning will set financial targets for each PUD service

Commission meeting news. Other topics: a new transmission line, proposed fiber rate and fee changes, Andrew York Lineman Rodeo.

5/25/2012 - Wenatchee, Chelan PUD will ask court to resolve water tax dispute

The city of Wenatchee and Chelan County PUD have agreed to take to Chelan County Superior Court a dispute over taxing PUD water service inside the city limits.

5/21/2012 - Commissioners take next steps to stabilize fiber finances

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), insurance coverage.

5/18/2012 - Take the D3 Tour to find hydropower treasures

Rocky Reach, Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee dams will offer the D3 Geocache Challenge at each location starting Sunday, May 27.

5/10/2012 - Longtime PUD leader Wayne Wright retiring; Jeff Smith to lead District Services

General Manager John Janney has announced that External Affairs Director Jeff Smith has agreed to join the PUD’s Senior Management Team as Managing Director of District Services after Wayne Wright retires at the end of July.

5/7/2012 - Paperless billing proving popular – and secure - with PUD customers

Commission meeting news. Other topics: first quarter financial results, Lake Chelan level.

5/4/2012 - 75 years of service highlighted in PUD Annual Report

Chelan County PUD has published its 2011 Annual Report, a summary of the District’s audited financial results and a final salute to last year’s 75th anniversary celebration and the 50th birthday of Rocky Reach Dam.

5/2/2012 - Paving will close Riverwalk Park boat launch and parking

The project includes paving a small section of the Riverwalk Trail.

4/17/2012 - PUD offers energy saving tips at Earth Day celebrations

Green-minded citizens of Chelan, Leavenworth and Entiat stage events.

4/17/2012 - Water main work will require Loop Trail detour

The closure, along Hawley Street, will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, for two weeks, starting Monday, April 23.

4/16/2012 - PUD commissioners endorse recommendation to keep restructured fiber system

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Janney contract, snowpack and water runoff forecasts.

4/12/2012 - Celebrate Greater Wenatchee Arbor Day on Saturday April 21, 2012

Learn how to plant the right tree in the right place by talking with local tree experts and Master Gardeners from Washington State University’s Extension Program.

4/10/2012 - Fiber recommendation would keep network operating, protect electric rates

General Manager John Janney recommends that Chelan County PUD continue operating its fiber-optic network and take steps to put it on more stable financial footing before considering any further expansion to unserved areas.

4/9/2012 - Final Lake Chelan runoff forecast is 120 percent of average

April 1 forecast is up from last month

4/5/2012 - Help solar power bloom in Chelan County

SNAP program is welcoming the month with flowers – happy flowers, that is.

4/4/2012 - Transmission line work may have slight effect on Chelan-area electric service

The work may cause some slight shifts in voltage.

4/2/2012 - 'Natural Leaders' report presents PUD success in environmental areas

Commission meeting news: Snowpack update; Tri-Commission meeting.

3/21/2012 - Options reviewed for fiber-optic network

Three alternatives for Chelan PUD’s fiber-optic network were presented at a special PUD meeting Monday evening.

3/19/2012 - New contract approved for PUD bargaining unit

Commission meeting news. Other topics: new industrial electric rate, snowpack and runoff forecast.

3/14/2012 - Choices for fiber system to be discussed at PUD community meetings

Now that reports from independent analysts have been presented, the PUD will present alternatives for the future of its fiber-optic network at a series of community meetings March 19-22.

3/9/2012 - Reminder: Sage Hills Trail is closed until April 1

Deer and other wildlife are finding much-needed feed and refuge in the grass and shrubs appearing along with spring-like weather in the hills west of Wenatchee.

3/7/2012 - March 1 runoff forecast is 100 percent of average

Report is second of the season.

3/5/2012 - PUD’s water, sewer rates will help close gaps

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Lake Chelan Hydro modernization, Initiative 937 amendment.

3/2/2012 - PUD and State Parks crews will remove hazardous trees from Daroga State Park

Some poplar trees will be removed from Daroga State Park starting March 5 and continuing after the park opens later this spring.

2/24/2012 - Work in Riverwalk Park will temporarily block some parking

About a dozen parking spaces along South Emerson Street wll be closed Feb. 27- March 2.

2/24/2012 - Find fun and facts at Rocky Reach Visitor Center

The dam will open to the public for its 51st season at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 1.