Public Utility
Chelan PUD Wants Your Input On 5-Year Strategic Plan, Public Benefit Program
Several years ago, the Chelan PUD conducted a survey to help shape a strategic plan. And it’s time once again to take another survey.
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Chelan PUD Strategic Planning with General Manager Steve Wright
Chelan County PUD General Manager Steve Wright says the utility has more than 70 initiatives to tackle this year and they want your input. Wright joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studios to look ahead at capital projects, new electricity contracts and changes in the energy market. He said they’ll be developing a new strategic…
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Poplars Not So Popular At Lincoln Rock State Park, Chelan PUD Starts Removal Today
A tree-lined road is a beautiful thing. But sometimes those trees can wreak havoc on parking lots or tarmacs and the Chelan PUD is dealing with just such a problem. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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2019 Legislature: Gov. Signs Sen. Hawkins’ Hydrogen Fuel Bill, Hydropower Tax Break Still Alive
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Dan Langager every Tuesday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today Hawkins talks about his hydrogen fuel bill signed by the Governor last week and the latest with a proposal to give PUDs and their hydropower projects the same tax breaks as other…
Read MoreChelan PUD Planning At Least Dozen New, Expanded Substations Across County
When it come to growth for the Chelan County PUD, that generally means one thing – more substations. Marcus Bellissimo explains.
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It’s Official – Chelan PUD Will Move HQ to Olds Station Business Park
The Chelan County PUD’s move to Olds Station is a Go. After years of financial analysis, months of customer feedback and a resolution put to a vote, a consolidated service center got the green light, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Peshastin Water District, Chelan PUD Developing Merger Proposal
A proposed merger could offer better support and organization for Peshastin residents. And the first of a series of community feedback meetings took place this week, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins’ Renewable Hydrogen Bill Passes House, Nabs Big Win For PUDs
A cleaner burning fuel gets a chance at a cleaner way to produce that fuel. All that’s left is the Governors’ signature. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Spring Planting? Arbor Day Seedling Distribution This Saturday Across Chelan County
With April showers here, it’s time to think about planting May flowers – and trees. A good place to find the right tree or shrub is at Arbor Day seedling distributions this Saturday. Chelan PUD sponsors seedling distributions in five communities across the county, starting at 10 a.m. The Leavenworth location moved to the PUD office, 222 Chumstick Highway. Bill Sanborn,…
Read MoreLake Chelan, Mid-Columbia Water Supply Forecast Below Average, But Not Concerning, Chelan PUD Says
March was cold but it wasn’t that wet, so it didn’t really add to our water reserves. One last check on water supplies show levels below average, but within normal parameters. Marcus Bellissimo explains.
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Chelan PUD Reviewed Hundreds of Comments on Proposed New Headquarters in Olds Station
The Chelan PUD just completed a series of open houses and an online survey. Both were part of the utility’s community outreach efforts on behalf of their proposed consolidated service center in North Wenatchee, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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