Your PUD

11/19/2009 - Sage Hills Trail to close for the winter on Dec. 1

Closure is needed to protect wintering mule deer and other wildlife.

11/16/2009 - Chelan PUD adopts 10-year energy conservation targets; will offer conservation incentives

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Dirty Jobs TV show, legislative update, new time for Nov. 30 meeting, Cashmere Partnership Group.

11/12/2009 - Rocky Reach Dam to be featured on "Dirty Jobs" Nov. 17

Everybody’s favorite working guy Mike Rowe finds out what it takes to make clean hydropower and keep fish safe at Rocky Reach Dam in the Nov. 17 episode of the Discovery Channels’ Emmy-nominated show "Dirty Jobs."

11/9/2009 - PUD to move forward on water storage analysis

Commission meeting news. Other topics: third quarter financial update.

11/2/2009 - Chelan PUD working with Ecology to explore water storage ideas

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Guiding principles for Wenatchee riverfront development

10/27/2009 - Rocky Reach Visitor Center closes for the season on Oct. 31

The center will reopen for the 2010 season at 9 a.m. on March 20, 2010, offering free powerhouse tours, exhibits in the Museum of the Columbia, art displays and fish viewing.

10/26/2009 - Chelan PUD preliminary budget shows difficult year expected again

Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2010 budget, conservation programs.

10/22/2009 - Raccoon in Wenatchee Substation causes power outage

About 2,800 Chelan County PUD customers were without power for about an hour early Thursday morning in downtown Wenatchee.

10/15/2009 - Chelan PUD Manager Riazzi supports jobs potential of hydropower

Rich Riazzi was among hydropower advocates from across the country who gathered in York, Penn., this week to support developing the country’s renewable hydropower resources, which a new study finds could create up to 700,000 family-wage jobs by 2025.

10/12/2009 - New energy conservation programs taking shape

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Upgrades at Rock Island Dam; free Chelan River Project tour on Oct. 17.

10/9/2009 - Malaga Substation work to require power outage on Oct. 17

Necessary utility work at the Malaga Substation will require a power outage from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

10/5/2009 - Energy Secretary Chu hears from Chelan PUD manager on clean hydro advantages

The message about hydropower having a big role to play in future energy decisions was delivered in person Friday afternoon by Chelan County PUD General Manager Rich Riazzi as he participated in a regional roundtable discussion.

10/5/2009 - Chelan PUD updates water policies

Commission meeting news: Other topics: scholarship nominee; life-saving awards; communications awards.

10/2/2009 - Public invited to look at unique Chelan hydro work

The free Saturday event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offers families and community members an introduction to a just- completed $16 million project.

9/28/2009 - Chelan County PUD expecting another stressed budget year in 2010

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Customer Partnership Groups.

9/25/2009 - PUD to meet with Entiat community on Oct. 6

An update on proposed improvements for Entiat Park is among the topics to be discussed.

9/21/2009 - PUD and city discuss riverfront development guidelines

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Riverfront development principles; earthquake risk study; clean state audit results.

9/18/2009 - Morning outage affects neighborhood near Western Avenue

Underground cable problem along McKittrick Street in Wenatchee is believed responsible for outage.

9/17/2009 - Lake Chelan likely to be higher in October

Lake Chelan is expected to be at least a foot higher than usual due to weather and modernization work on one of the two generating units at the Chelan Falls Powerhouse.

9/16/2009 - Lake Wenatchee outage set to remove dead tree

About 300 PUD customers on the Lake Wenatchee highway and North Shore Road will be without power from about 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 22.

9/14/2009 - SNAP program gets new focus

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Chelan river restoration, new office hours at Chelan, Lineman Rodeo

9/8/2009 - PUD to pay share of Entiat sewer upgrades

The payment will cover impacts to the city's plant from future improvements at Entiat Park, owned by the PUD and operated by the city.

9/3/2009 - Trees in the line cause outages

Electric service to about 160 Chelan County PUD customers in the Manson area was interrupted for up to two hours Thursday.

8/10/2009 - Chelan County PUD financial update shows same year-end losses

Commission meeting news. Other topics: capital projects.

8/3/2009 - Commissioners approve Collective Bargaining Agreement

Commission meeting news. Other topics: bond sale

7/28/2009 - Outage planned for Eagle Creek Canyon on Thursday

The outage will affect people living a quarter-mile up from the intersection with the Chumstick Highway to the end of the line.

7/27/2009 - PUD to offer energy conservation incentives

Commission meeting news: Other topics, Wenatchee Riverfront Park marina; strategic planning

7/23/2009 - Tips for keeping cool as temperatures rise

Using energy wisely can help you save money and stay comfortable as summer temperatures climb.

7/13/2009 - Visit Rocky Reach for best fish viewing of the year

July and August is a good time to look a salmon in the eye at Rocky Reach Dam.

7/13/2009 - Commissioners authorize new PUD bonds for work in the next three years

Chelan County PUD commissioners heard Monday that the time is right to issue $71 million in new debt for work at Rocky Reach, Rock Island and Lake Chelan hydro projects over the next three years.

7/7/2009 - Planned outage in Manson is canceled

The nearby Wapato Substation can carry the load when the Manson Substation is taken out of service on Wednesday morning.

7/2/2009 - Safety emphasized for kayak test runs at Chelan Gorge

Public viewing of kayakers making their way through the Chelan River Gorge the weekend of July 11-12 will be limited.

7/2/2009 - Outage planned July 8 to replace Manson Substation equipment

A power outage is planned from 8 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, in Manson and along the south shore of Lake Chelan.

6/29/2009 - PUD commissioners add code of ethics to working principles

Commission meeting news.

6/22/2009 - PUD to refinance debt

Commission meeting news. Other topics: electronic billing; employees honored

6/15/2009 - PUD board approves upgrade for second unit at Rock Island Dam

Commission meeting news. Other topics: July 6 board meeting canceled.

6/12/2009 - Powerhouse Park at Chelan Falls to reopen June 20

Powerhouse Park will reopen nearly a year earlier than expected.

6/10/2009 - Memorial walk; need to secure loads part of lineman rodeo safety message

Safety is a founding principle of the Andrew York Memorial Lineman Rodeo, and is the focus of two additions to this year’s activities.

6/1/2009 - Try on some climbing spikes at fifth annual Lineman Rodeo

Watch linemen climb 60-foot poles and then try it yourself at the fifth annual Andrew York Lineman Rodeo on June 20.

6/1/2009 - Chelan and Douglas PUDs will collaborate on fish-monitoring work

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Canceled June 8 meeting.

5/29/2009 - Warning - spill to begin in Chelan River Gorge

Chelan County PUD expects to start spilling water through the Chelan River Gorge on Monday, June 8.

5/27/2009 - Chelan PUD fills top Energy Resources job with existing staff

Gregg Carrington, director of the Natural Resources Division, is taking on an additional role at Chelan County PUD – managing director of Energy Resources.

5/26/2009 - Gorge kayaking test to begin in July

Commission meeting news. Other news: Entiat wastewater treatment plant, insurance, Pybus Public Market.

5/21/2009 - More blooms, less water: Find out how at the Farmers Market

Learn about Xeriscape - low-water use - landscaping at Saturday's market.

5/19/2009 - Power restored after tree falls into line near Plain

PUD crews found damage to insulators on the transmission line.

5/18/2009 - Second new unit for Chelan powerhouse could go in this year

Commission meeting news. Other topics: bond ratings; clean audit opinion

5/11/2009 - Quarterly report shows finances still a challenge for Chelan PUD

Commission meeting news. Other news: board meeting start time changes.

5/5/2009 - PUD employee receives state honor

Cary Eller, PUD water quality program coordinator, was named Operator of the Year by the state Department of Health as part of annual Drinking Water Week, May 3-9.

5/4/2009 - Commissioners hear plans for meeting energy conservation requirements

Commission meeting news. Other topics: commission per diem.

5/1/2009 - PUD plans sale of surplus items on May 14

Items declared surplus to District needs, including more than more than 40 vehicles, up for auction.

4/27/2009 - PUD executives give back wage increases; board approves 9-percent surcharge

Commission meeting news: Other topics: bond financing

4/20/2009 - Commissioners hear more comments on surcharge proposal

Commission meeting news: Other topics: updates to park policies.

4/13/2009 - PUD will trim spending on parks upkeep

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Xerox contract saves PUD $210,00 annually.

4/13/2009 - PUD manager recommends 18-percent electric rate surcharge

Rich Riazzi proposed the surcharge be effective May 1.

4/9/2009 - Final forecast for Lake Chelan runoff is 75 percent of average

Typically runoff begins in early to mid April. Runoff has not yet started this year.

4/6/2009 - Water system plan updated for the next six years

Commission meeting news.

4/3/2009 - Celebrate Greater Wenatchee Arbor Day on April 15

Celebrate the power of trees at Arbor Day tree seedling distributions in six local communities on April 15.

3/23/2009 - PUD will take different approach on job cuts at dams

Chelan County PUD has told the local bargaining unit representative (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) that the PUD is withdrawing its intent to convert rotating crews at its hydro projects to shifts that would have fewer employees.

3/23/2009 - Chelan PUD commissioners hear fiber-optic request from White River neighbors

Commission meeting news.

3/16/2009 - Meeting on electric rate surcharge set for April 13

The PUD is facing a utility services negative change in net assets (bottom line loss) of about $20 million for 2009.

3/16/2009 - PUD continues cost-cutting as financial outlook worsens

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Rocky Reach license; rate design; whitewater boating liability

3/12/2009 - PUD asks for new trial in Gordon Graham case

Commission meeting news

3/9/2009 - Lake Chelan Basin runoff forecast drops to 67 percent

3/9/2009 - Joint contract for Riverside Drive work to save money

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Wenatchee Row and Paddle Club permit, customer partnership group meeting schedule.

3/6/2009 - Rocky Reach Visitor Center opens for family fun March 14

Visitors can “Experience Chelan County” through a video that takes viewers on a trip up the Columbia River, with historical stops at Rock Island, Rocky Reach and Chelan dams.

3/2/2009 - PUD cuts another $7.3 million from 2009 budget

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Row and Paddle Club permit; 2008 annual report; special meeting on financial outlook.

2/23/2009 - PUD to take closer look at Eastbank Aquifer

Commission meeting news: Other topics: New Rocky Reach license; Chelan powerhouse modernization.

2/19/2009 - FERC issues new 43-year license for the Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project

A new 43-year license for Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County (Chelan County PUD) to continue operating the Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project was issued today.

2/17/2009 - PUD cuts another $4.8 million from 2009 spending

Commission meeting news: Board pares back 2009 capital spending.

2/9/2009 - As conditions worsen, PUD continues to tighten belt

Commission meeting news. Other topics: juvenile fish survival studies.

2/6/2009 - PUD to take online job applications

An online job application process will debut on Feb. 13.

2/2/2009 - PUD commissioners hear cautious financial outlook

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Wenatchee riverfront development

2/1/2009 - Early forecast for less than normal runoff in Lake Chelan Basin

The Feb. 1 runoff forecast for the Lake Chelan Basin is 70 percent of average for the April 1-July 31 period.

1/21/2009 - Wenatchee museums present living history program Feb. 7

Wenatchee Valley history will come alive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at “People of Our Past.”

1/19/2009 - Commissioners evaluate general manager

Commission meeting news: Other topics kids fishing pond; special meeting set; Audit Committee report.

1/15/2009 - General manager to report to the community on PUD outlook

Customer-owners are invited to hear in person from General Manager Rich Riazzi at an evening public meeting on Jan. 26.

1/12/2009 - Commissioners look ahead to legislative session

Commission meeting news. Other topics: power outages.

1/9/2009 - Power restored to downtown Leavenworth

Power was restored around 11 a.m. Friday.

1/7/2009 - High winds interrupt power to several hundred customers

Chelan County PUD crews spent a busy night repairing scattered outages, primarily in the southern portion of the county.

1/7/2009 - PUD announces cost-saving changes that will trim jobs

Chelan County PUD on Wednesday told employees that it plans to reduce 10 jobs at its hydroelectric projects.

1/7/2009 - Power restored to PUD customers

PUD crews worked through the night and into Wednesday afternoon to repair and replace equipment.

1/5/2009 - Heavy snow causes Entiat Valley outage

Chelan County PUD crews repaired lines downed by snow-laden trees Monday and restored power to about 150 customers living above mile marker 23 in the Entiat Valley.

1/5/2009 - Commissioners take oath of office

Commission meeting news. Other topics: snowpack, Clean Air Coalition.

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

PUD crews repaired a downed line late Wednesday morning.

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.

12/20/2008 - 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 - Fitch upgrades Chelan County PUD rating:

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

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.

10/20/2008 - 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 - 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.

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

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Eastbank Aquifer.

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 - Lake Chelan Basin Runoff Forecast

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

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.

4/3/2008 - 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 - 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.

3/20/2008 - Tree in line interrupts power

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

3/18/2008 - 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 - 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.

1/16/2008 - 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.

1/14/2008 - 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.