Environment

Forest Service Uses Chelan Airport for Fire Support

Thursday, August 27, 2026

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The U. S. Forest Service is using Lake Chelan Airport as a base for firefighting operations related to the Little Giant Fire, with the city receiving $300 per day for the use of the airport.

Chelan business owners requested increased Chamber of Commerce funding during a Tuesday city council meeting, citing declining tourism revenue. The city also announced a $50,000 funding pool for affordable housing projects within Chelan city limits, with applications open from September 1 to October 15.

The airport arrangement comes as the Little Giant Fire continues to impact the region, with the Forest Service utilizing local infrastructure for fire response efforts.

📄 Source: The Wenatchee World — https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news/local&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc

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The U. S. Forest Service is using Lake Chelan Airport as a base for firefighting operations“A Black Hawk helicopter used for the Little Giant Fire is coming and going from Lake Chelan Airport.”
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The U. S. Forest Service is using Lake Chelan Airport for firefighting operations related to the Little Giant Fire“A Black Hawk helicopter used for the Little Giant Fire is coming and going from Lake Chelan Airport.”
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The city is receiving $300 per day for the use of the airport“The city will receive $300 per day from the U.S. Forest Service.”
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Chelan business owners requested increased Chamber of Commerce funding during a Tuesday city council meeting“Chelan business owners implored the city of Chelan to increase funding for the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce, specifically for marketing, at the Tuesday city council meeting.”
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Chelan business owners cited declining tourism revenue as the reason for requesting increased Chamber of Commerce funding“Chelan business owners implored the city of Chelan to increase funding for the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce, specifically for marketing, at the Tuesday city council meeting. The request comes as tourism revenue sinks, even during the height of its… Source: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/chelan-downtown-businesses-implore-city-for-increase-in-chamber-funds/article_a74101d6-e604-4618-9334-61541116f287.html”
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The city announced a $50,000 funding pool for affordable housing projects within Chelan city limits“Affordable housing projects planned within Chelan city limits can make a grab for funding with $50,000 available through the city of Chelan. Applications will be accepted Sep. 1 through Oct. 15.”
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Applications for the $50,000 funding pool are open from September 1 to October 15“Applications will be accepted Sep. 1 through Oct. 15.”
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The airport arrangement comes as the Little Giant Fire continues to impact the regionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Forest Service is utilizing local infrastructure for fire response efforts“A Black Hawk helicopter used for the Little Giant Fire is coming and going from Lake Chelan Airport. The city will receive $300 per day from the U.S. Forest Service.”