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Chelan

American  
[shuh-lahn] / ʃəˈlɑn /

noun

  1. 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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Starting in the 1990s, Ed Schaplow, who lives in Chelan, Wash., visited Vegas twice a year, once for work and once for fun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

"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

Cary Condotta, the former chair of the Chelan County Republicans, who was at the Wenatchee meeting and saw Reichert nod, said he understands the candidate, whom he supports, has to tread carefully.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Pour OUT the Love Wine Tour: Chelan Pride presents the second annual Pour OUT the Love Wine Tour, with even more Chelan and Manson winery participants this year.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

Side trips may be taken up the Methow Valley and the Lake Chelan canyon, as well as to numerous other places of interest.

From The Beauties of the State of Washington A Book for Tourists by Giles, Harry F.

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