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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

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

Central Washington cities like Wenatchee, Chelan, Leavenworth, Ellensburg and the Tri-Cities enjoy up to 300 days of sunshine a year.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

Matt Primomo died of injuries sustained in an “unwitnessed fall” from Icicle Buttress, according to Chelan County Coroner Wayne Harris.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

The town of Chelan, at the lower end of the lake, is a lovely little village, with clean streets, bright shops, and a very comfortable hotel.

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

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