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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

Stan Morse, an attorney who lives in a hilly neighborhood a couple of miles from downtown Chelan in Central Washington, said his insurance company dropped his home this spring after a fire-risk evaluation.

From Seattle Times May 24, 2024

They concluded that it was the appointment of fate, and so went together to the wild country of Chelan, to seek a fortune.

From The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce by William Denison Lyman

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