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Chelan

American

[shuh-lahn] / ʃəˈlɑn /

noun

Lake, a lake in N central Washington, in the Cascade Range: one of the deepest freshwater lakes in the U.S. 55 miles (89 km) long.

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"While positive identification has not yet been confirmed, preliminary findings suggest the remains belong to Travis Decker," Chelan County Sheriff's Office said on Thursday in a statement.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

Chelan Pride: Join the North Central Washington LGBTQ+ community for the third annual Chelan Pride celebration, where families, individuals and allies come together to celebrate as one.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

Various locations in Chelan Valley; Friday, June 7, noon through Sunday, June 9, 6 p.m.; wine tour buttons are $10 each, allowing entry and perks for many wineries; 21+.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

Overnight-or-longer visitors from the Seattle area to Leavenworth, the Bavarian-style mountain town in Chelan County, increased by about 21%, hitting around 750,000.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2024

If things were so he could get away, he would join us at Wenatchee on our return from Chelan.

From Down the Columbia by Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome)

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