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12/24/2008 - Power outage reported south of Malaga

The problem is affecting areas south of Malaga including customers along the Colockum and Tarpiscan roads.

12/24/2008 - Power restored to customers south of Malaga

PUD crews repaired a downed line late Wednesday morning.

12/20/2008 - New power-use peak; customers asked to conserve

Power use by customers in the 8 a.m. hour on Saturday was a new peak of 442 megawatts with a temperature of minus 4 degrees.

12/19/2008 - Power restored in Ollala Canyon

Electric service was restored to all of the about 80 customers living in Ollala Canyon west of Cashmere at about 8 p.m. Friday.

12/18/2008 - PUD names Janney as executive manager of finance and risk

John Janney will be the new executive manager of Finance, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Risk Officer (CRO).

12/17/2008 - If temperatures drop below zero, you can help keep the lights on

As a precaution, the PUD is asking customers for help to lighten the load on the power grid if the cold snap continues.

12/16/2008 - PUD experts answer your cold-weather questions

Several questions have come in about the effectiveness of heat pumps as temperatures tumble.

12/15/2008 - PUD commissioners approve 2009 budget

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Special meeting Jan. 26; farewell to Commissioner Janssen; security contract

12/10/2008 - Stay warm; use energy wisely as temps drop

Customers may want to consider some of these suggestions for comfort and to protect water pipes from freezing.

12/8/2008 - PUD customers' highest priority: Keeping rates low

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Chelan south shore planning, Energy Northwest, Rocky Reach license.

12/1/2008 - Estimated wholesale power revenues for 2009 show slight improvement

Commission meeting news. Other news: LUD procedures, Leavenworth office hours.

11/28/2008 - Road closure needed for power pole work in Cashmere area

Work to replace a damaged power pole will require that Goodwin Road in Cashmere be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2 and 3.

11/25/2008 - Sage Hills Trail to close Dec. 1 for the winter

Chelan County PUD, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust are working together on the closure to protect mule deer and other animals.

11/24/2008 - Updated 2009 budget still tight

Commission meeting news. Other topics: funding for capital projects; conservation programs; marketing hydropower environmental attributes; changes to the LUD policy.

11/17/2008 - Commissioners approve 5-year-term for notes

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Entiat transmission line, Carnan Bergren, Werner Janssen.

11/5/2008 - Storm may cause Lake Chelan level to rise

A National Weather Service forecast for 4 to 6 inches of precipitation in the mountains above Lake Chelan in the next two days could cause the level of the lake to rise noticeably.

11/3/2008 - Board reviews preliminary 2009 budget

Commission meeting news: Other topics: PURPA hearing on smart grid standards; state water system efficiency rules; third-quarter financial update.

11/2/2008 - Rain may have played a role in Cashmere power outage

Between 300 and 400 Chelan County PUD customers in Cashmere were without power for several hours early Sunday morning.

10/31/2008 - 2008 season ends at Rocky Reach Visitor Center

Nearly 50,000 people visited Rocky Reach Dam and Visitor Center this year, which closed for the season at 4 p.m. on Oct. 31.

10/28/2008 - PUD successfully markets financial notes

Chelan County PUD announced Tuesday that it sold more than $55 million worth of consolidated system notes.

10/27/2008 - Riverfront Park boat launch to close one day

The launch will close for one day, Thursday, Oct. 30, for repairs to the ramp.

10/27/2008 - Fitch upgrades Chelan County PUD rating:

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Bonds, notes, rate design, Rock Island modernization.

10/20/2008 - Board approves new rate structure

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Cashmere electric system purchase; bond sale.

10/16/2008 - Visitor Center to close for security exercise on Oct. 23

Eight local law enforcement and emergency agencies will join Chelan County PUD in the day-long test of regional response to a mock emergency at the dam.

10/14/2008 - Riverfront Park boat launch is open

Repairs at the Wenatchee Riverfront Park boat launch on the Columbia River will be delayed, which means the launch near the foot of Orondo Avenue is open this week.

10/13/2008 - PUD commissioners approve backup financing options

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Community Foundation of North Central Washington, Fact Act.

10/10/2008 - Enjoy tips and treats at free Rocky Reach Safety Harvest

Chelan County PUD will welcome trick-or-treaters to Rocky Reach Visitor Center for a free Safety Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1-3 p.m.

10/7/2008 - Tree in the line interrupts power near Leavenworth

Wind pushed a tree into a power line northwest of Leavenworth up Eagle Creek about 9:15 Tuesday morning.

10/6/2008 - Commissioners raise minimum reserve level for Utility Services

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Cashmere Electric System, state lifesaver awards.

10/3/2008 - Riverfront Park boat launch to close Oct. 13-17

Pipkin Construction of Wenatchee will repair two sections at the end of the pavement on the launch that were damaged by prop wash from boats.

9/29/2008 - PUD launches office recycling at headquarters complex

Commission meeting news: Other topics: interest rate swaps; 2009 commissioner budget; rate design meetings.

9/24/2008 - Community invited to honor memory of public power advocate Kirby Billingsley

At 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, Billingsley’s friends and family will gather to at the park near East Wenatchee to celebrate its new name, Kirby Billingsley Hydro Park.

9/22/2008 - Customers invited to rate-design meetings

Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2009 budget, Entiat transmission line, Alcoa power sales contract.

9/17/2008 - Customers asked to comment on rate options

Chelan County PUD commissioners will hold three meetings to learn what customers think about revised rates for electric, water and sewer services.

9/15/2008 - PUD organization to rely on fewer executives

General Manager Rich Riazzi has developed a new organizational structure that will leave the PUD with five executive managers, down from seven.

9/9/2008 - Sept. 15 board meeting canceled

PUD commissioners canceled the board meeting scheduled for next Monday, Sept. 15, because of the few items on the agenda.

9/8/2008 - PUD affirms NoaNet financial support

Commission meeting news: Other topics: bond financing; fiber repairs.

9/2/2008 - Locations set for rate meetings

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Customer Partnership Group meetings, Rock Island Hydro Project improvements.

8/29/2008 - Reminder: Lake Chelan level is changing

The level of Lake Chelan is planned to drop gradually after Labor Day

8/27/2008 - Fiber-optic access now available to 25,000 in Chelan County, Wash.

Chelan County Public Utility District announced today that fiber-optic access is now available to more than 25,000 homes, businesses, schools and hospitals throughout Chelan County

8/26/2008 - Visitor Center hours change for fall

Starting on Monday, Sept. 1, the Visitor Center at Rocky Reach Dam will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

8/25/2008 - Public meetings set on rates

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Stehekin electric system tour.

8/22/2008 - Reminder: Columbia River levels can change often

Fluctuating levels may affect boat launches and could leave boaters who pull onto a beach stranded.

8/18/2008 - Conservation is focus of second electric rate proposal

Commission meeting news. Other topics; state audit results.

8/14/2008 - PUD expands warehouse space near Loop Trail

Users of the Apple Capital Loop Trail near Chelan County PUD’s Hawley Street warehouse will see construction activity in late August and early September and are asked to use extra care along that section of the trail.

8/11/2008 - PUD approves plan that shows power supply will meet load

Commission meeting news. Other topics: wholesale power sales forecast, investment and banking policies, electric line extension policy and the facility modification policy.

8/4/2008 - People speak in favor of more solar power

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Conservation programs; second quarter financial update.

7/28/2008 - PUD nears completion on transmission line repairs

Commission meeting news. Other topics: generation update and Monitor water LUD

7/22/2008 - Boaters reminded of fluctuating river level

Normal operations at Columbia River dams can cause the water level of the Columbia River to change several feet within an hour.

7/21/2008 - Water and sewer rates discussed

Commission meeting news. Other topics: First quarter investment update; 2009 budget timeline; Columbia River levels.

7/17/2008 - Fences will protect wildlife habitat west of Wenatchee

Chelan County PUD Fish and Wildlife crews are installing barricades across unauthorized trails on PUD land in the hills west of Wenatchee to protect wildlife habitat.

7/17/2008 - Umbrella causes brief power outage

A patio umbrella apparently blew into power lines Thursday afternoon, causing a 10-minute outage in Wenatchee neighborhoods around Cherry Street.

7/14/2008 - Alcoa power sales contract signed

Commission meeting news: Other topics: transmission line damage; trail concerns.

7/9/2008 - Keep cool; be ready for summer power outages

How to use energy wisely and be prepared in case of a power outage from lightning storms or wildfires.

7/7/2008 - Commissioners to consider Alcoa power agreement

Six months after Chelan County PUD commissioners approved terms for a new Alcoa power sales contract, they will consider the final agreement on July 14.

7/1/2008 - Free Visitor Center program invites students into the wild

Rocky Reach Visitor Center will offer “River Ramble,” a free program July 17-18, spotlighting local animals, raptors, native plants and Native American life.

6/30/2008 - PUD authorizes land swap for snowpack forecasting site

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Rate design; Monitor LUD.

6/23/2008 - Commissioners review preliminary rate design

Commission meeting news. Other topics: riverfront park, lineman rodeo.

6/16/2008 - Alcoa power sales contract introduced

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Castlerock trail head; Cashmere electric system; vehicle auction; Rock Island land sale.

6/9/2008 - PUD commissioners share philosophies on cost of service

Commissioners Monday shared with staff their ideas on how best to close the gaps between revenues and the cost to provide electric, water and sewer services.

6/6/2008 - Surplus vehicles to be auctioned June 13

Chelan County PUD and Grant County PUD will host a public auction of surplus vehicles at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 13, in Quincy.

6/4/2008 - Warning: Water to be spilled into the Chelan Gorge

Water will be spilled into the Chelan Gorge to manage the level of the lake starting Friday morning, June 6.

6/3/2008 - Free classes for children at Rocky Reach

Rocky Reach Visitor Center is offering free weekly programs starting in mid-June and running through August for school-aged children.

6/2/2008 - PUD to take part in upper-valley sewer study

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Sustainability, Rock Island surplus property.

6/2/2008 - Commissioners start rate design discussion

June 2 special meeting.

5/28/2008 - PUD restores Rock Island safety barrier

PUD crews from the Central Maintenance Division were successful in restoring the safety barrier across the Columbia River above Rock Island Dam at approximately 12:25 p.m. Wednesday.

5/27/2008 - Chelan County PUD takes a look at cost of service

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Eastbank Aquifer.

5/27/2008 - Columbia boaters beware: No safety barrier above Rock Island Dam

Boaters and recreationists using the stretch of the Columbia River just upstream from Rock Island Dam are urged to use extreme caution because part of the safety barrier above the dam has broken and is no longer in place.

5/23/2008 - Mid-C PUDs welcome scientist Patrick Moore

Chelan, Douglas and Grant County PUDs are pleased to host two community presentations by Patrick Moore, Ph.D., a founding member of Greenpeace, who is now chair and chief scientist of the environmental consulting firm Greenspirit Strategies.

5/22/2008 - Boaters beware: River levels are high

This year’s late spring runoff is causing rivers to rise rapidly, resulting in fast flows, cold water temperature and an increase in debris in the water.

5/19/2008 - PUD insurance costs are lower

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Regional water system agreement; meeting date change for Memorial Day holiday.

5/16/2008 - Outage planned to connect second Lake Chelan underwater power line

A 10-hour power outage is planned, starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, so contract crews can safely energize the new underwater cable that will carry electricity from the Manson Substation to the south shore of Lake Chelan.

5/12/2008 - Dock permitting to continue on PUD lands

Commission meeting news. Other topics: delegation of authority; first quarter financial update; integrated resource plan; Resource$mart.

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 - 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.

4/4/2008 - 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 - Lake Chelan Basin Runoff Forecast

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

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 - 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.

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

Commission meeting news.

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.