Category Archives: Lake Chelan Local

Tuscan Village Finally Gets a new Development Agreement

For several years now, the Tuscan Village (near Tsillan Cellars) has been working on an agreement with Chelan County and the City of Chelan so they could proceed with their development.  GoLakeChelan.com has a great article with interviews on it: … Continue reading

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Wine Tour Video from DrinkNectar.com

This is a current, and really good, wine video shot this May at Lake Chelan. Wineries that were visited include Hard Row to Hoe, Tildio, 4 Lakes, Benson Vineyards, Lake Chelan Winery, Vin du Lac, Wine Girl Wines, Tsillan Cellars, … Continue reading

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Chelan, or Stehekin, phone service used as an example of government waste

An article in the Washington Post urging reform in federal funding of phone lines used Chelan, although I suspect it may actually be Stehekin, as its example of waste in the system known as the Universal Service Fund.  Here’s an … Continue reading

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Chelan Planning Commission Workshop for Warehouse Industrial and South Chelan

On July 21st the City of Chelan Planning Commission is holding a workshop on the South Chelan Sub-Area Plan, and revisions to Title 19, definitions and warehouse-industrial residential. When: at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Location: City Hall … Continue reading

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Chelan rated one of the 8 Summer Lake Towns to visit on MSN

In a posting on 8 Gorgeous Summer Lake Towns, Chelan is one of the 8 towns selected nationally as being a great place to getaway for the summer! Here’s what they had to say: Don’t leave without taking a ferry … Continue reading

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Is Lake Chelan the perfect place for electric cars?

Is Lake Chelan the perfect place for electric cars?  I think it probably is. With its high walk-ability score, if you’re in Chelan, everyplace you might go for several days would be within the range of one charge.  Even if … Continue reading

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Want to know something about Wine Tourists in Chelan County?

The Port of Chelan released a survey of  Chelan County Tourists.  The Wine Industry has had a huge impact on Chelan County tourists since the last survey was done in 1999/2000. So, here are some Chelan County wine tourist statistics: … Continue reading

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Search the Lake Chelan MLS and keep your Privacy!

Over at Criterion Properties, I revised the MLS search page today on our always REGISTRATION FREE MLS searches.  We respect your privacy and know you will contact us when you want to do business with us, and not before!  I … Continue reading

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Tuscan Development Agreement and Building Code Update before Chelan City Council tonight!

Tonight’s meeting of the Chelan City Council has the Tuscan Development Agreement and the International Building Code update on the agenda for tonight. The Tuscan Development is a proposed development on the south shore including Tsillan Cellars and Sunshine Farms.  … Continue reading

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Tip for Summer Boaters at Wapato Point: It can get windy quickly!

Last night I was out by Lake Chelan and there were several boaters who had launched their boat at Mill Bay and were making their way towards Wapato Point for their stay.  There was a beautiful classic Donzi among them … Continue reading

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