Wenatchee Valley Fire rejected the Port’s Malaga TIF proposal, warning the plan could cost $1.2 million, reduce staffing, and leave the Microsoft-backed station underfunded.
Chelan-Douglas Port is holding required public briefings on its proposed TIF district, while Chelan County warns the plan could cost essential services over $100 million.
Wenatchee Valley Fire Department warns Malaga’s proposed TIF could divert $52M in tax revenue, threatening emergency service funding and staffing levels.
Chelan County and the Regional Port Authority are clashing over a proposed $103M TIF plan, with commissioners warning it could strip funding from county services.
Chelan County approved a moratorium on new TIF districts, sparking a dispute with the Port over a 3,300-acre Malaga proposal that could cut $50M in revenue.
Pangborn Memorial Airport runway closes Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 for $20M rehab project including asphalt replacement, lighting upgrades, and safety improvements.