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5/5/2008 - Commissioners approve purchase of flowage easements

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Entiat Valley transmission project, finance, vision statement, delegation of authority, cost of services.

5/1/2008 - Free low-water-use landscaping workshops offered

Master Gardener Bonnie Orr and Ward Larson, owner of Ward’s Green Thumb grounds-keeping service, will lead three evening workshops on water-conserving landscaping on May 6, 14 and 22.

4/28/2008 - Dock permit proposal to be heard May 12

Following more discussion on allowing permits for private docks over PUD-owned land on Lake Chelan and the Rocky Reach Reservoir, commissioners will review a final proposal in two weeks.

4/21/2008 - Commissioners accept pay plan

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD vehicle emissions, surplus power sales, Chelan Powerhouse modernization, security award.

4/14/2008 - Security program receives national award

Chelan County PUD was honored Monday at the annual conference of the National Hydropower Association for the comprehensive security program developed by the PUD to protect people and infrastructure following 9/11.

4/7/2008 - Commissioners hear public comments on dock permit policies

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Lake Chelan Hydro Project modernization, Stehekin hydro, land exchange on Rocky Reach, Utility Services policies.

4/4/2008 - Lake Chelan Basin Runoff Forecast

April 1 snow survey results for April 1 - July 31 runoff forecast.

4/4/2008 - Forecast rises; above-average runoff expected for Lake Chelan

Runoff into Lake Chelan for April-July 2008 is expected to be about 107 percent of average, according to Chelan County PUD's April 1 forecast, slightly higher than the forecast of 98-103 percent made in March.

4/4/2008 - New office being constructed for Manson Parks

Construction on a new Manson Bay Parks Office Building to replace an older building that had to be demolished will begin Monday, April 7.

4/3/2008 - Outage will affect 800 customers

A two-hour power outage scheduled to start at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 7, will affect PUD electric customers on Lake Chelan's South Shore.

3/28/2008 - Discussion of dock permit policy set for April 7

Docks and buoys are allowed by permit to private land owners whose property is next to District land if there is no conflict with District use or future plans.

3/26/2008 - Erosion work to close part of loop trail March 31-April 4

A portion of the Apple Capital Loop Trail near the Linden Tree area in Walla Walla Point Park will be rerouted March 31 through April 4 because of work to prevent erosion.

3/24/2008 - Greater Wenatchee Arbor Day to be celebrated Saturday, April 5

Celebrate the power of trees at Arbor Day tree seedling distributions in five local communities on April 5.

3/24/2008 - Work starts on PUD rate changes

Commission meeting news: Hawley Street property purchase; Customer Partnership Group meetings; April 7 meeting on boat dock permits.

3/21/2008 - Hearing set to consider surplus land

PUD commissioners will hold a hearing April 7 to consider declaring a parcel north of Beebe Bridge surplus to District needs.

3/20/2008 - Tree in line interrupts power

A tree fell into a transmission line carrying electricity to Coles Corner, Plain and Lake Wenatchee early Thursday morning.

3/20/2008 - Hazard trees to be removed from Confluence State Park

Approximately twenty-five elm and white poplar trees will be cut from the area between Olds Station Road and the Apple Capital Loop Trail in Wenatchee Confluence State Park March 24-27.

3/18/2008 - Daytime closures on Western Avenue needed for water work

Water line work for PUD customers along Western Avenue will require closing the road between Fifth and Washington streets on weekdays from March 31- April 18.

3/17/2008 - Automated electric meter reading coming soon

Commission meeting news. Other topics: class action suit, legislative update, docks.

3/12/2008 - Major construction starts at Lake Chelan dam and powerhouse

Five projects will ensure the long-term reliability of its two generating units and improve habitat for steelhead and Chinook salmon as called for in the dam’s new license.

3/11/2008 - Rocky Reach Visitor Center opens for family fun March 15

Visitors can “Experience Chelan County” through a video that takes viewers on a trip up the Columbia River.

3/10/2008 - Monitor water project sees cost-savings

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Lake Chelan environmental attributes, Stehekin generation, USDA task authorization agreement, Patrick Moore, Lake Wenatchee water quality.

3/7/2008 - PUD moving line crew for efficiency

Leavenworth crew will move to Wenatchee for efficiency and cost-savings.

3/4/2008 - Forecast for normal runoff into Lake Chelan

March 1 snow survey results for April 1-July 31 runoff forecast.

3/3/2008 - Lake Chelan level continues to drop

Commission meeting news. Other topics: state performance audit, sculpture garden, annual report.

2/25/2008 - Commissioners decide electric LUD is not feasible

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Bond ratings, Lake Wenatchee water quality, change in meeting start time.

2/19/2008 - Commissioners discuss cost of service study

Commission meeting news.

2/19/2008 - Water work may slow traffic

Construction to extend Chelan County PUD’s water system to Monitor has started, and drivers are asked to be on the alert for flaggers and equipment.

2/11/2008 - PUD discusses private docks on public land

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Camas Meadows LUD; bond refinance.

2/6/2008 - Lake Chelan runoff forecast is 93 percent of average

Feb. 1 snow survey results for April 1-July 31 runoff.

2/4/2008 - PUD finishes year in good financial shape

Commission meeting news: Other topics: community involvement; legislative update.

1/30/2008 - Wenatchee museums present living history program Feb. 15-16

The living history program will be presented simultaneously at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center and Chelan County PUD’s Museum of the Columbia at Rocky Reach Visitor Center.

1/28/2008 - PUD approves land exchange with city of Entiat

News from the meeting of the Board of Commissioners. Other topics: Integrated Resource Plan, contracting process improvements, Low Impact Hydro for Lake Chelan, legislative report.

1/25/2008 - Lake Chelan Hydro Project passes “green” milestone

Chelan County PUD’s Lake Chelan Hydro Project has been certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI), an important step toward possible participation in green energy markets.

1/21/2008 - Commissioners review strategic objectives

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Camas Meadows LUD hearing set; internal audit report.

1/16/2008 - Outage cuts power to west Wenatchee neighborhoods

Several hundred homes and businesses served by the College Substation on Fifth Street in Wenatchee lost power about 6 a.m. Wednesday.

1/16/2008 - Power restored to west Wenatchee

Power was restored at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday to all Chelan County PUD customers affected by an outage that began earlier in the day.

1/14/2008 - Efforts to protect salmon continue

Commission meeting news. Other topics: new online conservation newsletter.

1/7/2008 - PUD commissioners elect 2008 officers

Commission meeting news: Other topics: staff attorney position; customer partnership meetings.