Area representatives will address property tax changes on June 16 and June 24.

Chelan,WA(MVT) - The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and GoLakeChelan.com present two public forums relating to property tax issues. The first forum will be held on June 16 at 6:30pm at the Performing Arts Center at Chelan High School. Chelan County Assessor Russ Griffith and his staff will discuss new property assessments in the Lake Chelan Valley, the appeals process, and the likely tax impacts of the assessments.

Port of Chelan County(POCC) - May 28th Port of Chelan County Regular Commission Meeting Highlights:

Orondo Street Moorage Project – Partnership with City of Wenatchee
Allison Williams, Executive Services Director for the City of Wenatchee, provided an update on the Orondo Moorage project.  The city’s engineering staff is completing final plans, and she expects the project to go out to bid by June 11th.  Since the plans are nearing completion for bid, the original cost estimate has been increased from $650,000 to $950,000. The Port had budgeted $260,000 to match grant fundsfor the completion of this project, but due to the City’s ability to secure otherfunding sources, the City reduced the amount requested from the Port to $200,000.

Senator Linda Evans Parlette and Central Washington University Professor Dr. Mathew Manweller are featured speakers at Luncheon on June 11^th

Chelan,WA(MVT) - The Chelan Valley Republican Women will feature two prominent speakers, Senator Linda Evans Parlette and Dr. Mathew Manweller at Tsillan Cellars Winery on June 11, 2008.  The lunch will take place from 11:30 to 1:00pm and the cost is $12.

Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce(LCCC) - The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce welcomes Kris Pomianek of Chelan County PUD on June 9

The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce welcomes Kris Pomianek, Recreation Resources Administrator of Chelan County PUD at the Chamber’s monthly luncheon on June 9. She will discuss current and upcoming PUD plans in the Valley. Kris will provide information regarding the Lake Chelan lake level, trail developments in the Chelan Gorge, whitewater boating in 2009, and the temporary closure of Powerhouse Park in Chelan Falls. Chamber luncheons are held the second Monday of every month at Campbell’s Resort from 12-1pm. Buffet-style lunch available for $9/person. Please RSVP to the Chamber at 509-682-3503 or