Pile burning planned this fall near Plain
Planned pile burning in the Plain area will take place over about three weeks, starting around Oct. 26.
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Chelan County Connection!
It’s been a tough fire season, with Chelan County experiencing its largest wildfire in its history. But the time to be vigilant is not over.
Sgt. Jason Reinfeld of Chelan County Emergency Management briefly recaps the Little Giant Fire, which is now nearly contained. He also speaks of the post-fire flooding and debris flows that may result on these now barren lands. The photo behind Reinfeld is of a massive debris flow in August in the upper Entiat Valley that was a result of a rainstorm on fire-ravaged lands. Reinfeld urges people, especially those where wildfires have recently burned, to be vigilantly observant when we have rain forecasted. Listen in and make a Chelan County Connection. @ChelanCountyGov
No garbage drop-off at Dryden Transfer Station Oct. 31-Nov. 6
The Dryden Transfer Station will be closed for household and commercial garbage drop-off from Oct. 31 through Friday Nov. 6. During that time, it will be open for brush and recycling only.
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Make a Difference Day returns Oct. 24 to Ohme Gardens
Volunteers looking to participate in the national service day Make a Difference Day (Oct. 24) are encouraged to head up to Ohme Gardens for a day of clearing underbrush and reducing wildfire fuels around the historic garden.
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Post-fire hazards remain high after Little Giant Fire
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Chelan County Emergency Management and Cascadia Conservation District urge residents, landowners and recreationists to stay alert as significant post-fire hazards persist in and downstream of the Little Giant Fire area.
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| CCSO Enhances Event Safety with Drone Detection Technology Released: 08/26/2026 |
| 26C08212, Chelan County Law Enforcement Respond to Dangerous Driving Incident Released: 08/18/2026 |
| 26C08197, Silver Alert - Missing Man Found Released: 08/18/2026 |
3-week closure coming to Beaver Hill in late September
Beaver Hill on Chumstick Highway near Plain reopens at 5 p.m. on Oct. 16. Motorists should plan for one-lane traffic with flaggers in the work zone for the week of Oct. 19.
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2027 budget season is underway
The 2027 budget season gets underway in earnest the first week of October, when the Board of County Commissioners begins holding budget hearings for the more than 30 county departments.
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Interested in being on the Veterans Advisory Board? Apply now!
The Chelan County Veterans Advisory Board has three vacancies to fill for 2027. Apply by Nov. 11.
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Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
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1809:30 AM - 10:30 AMNov 2026
Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings
Posted by: Chelan County Elections
The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.
Chelan County Auditor’s Office -
1209:30 AM - 10:30 AMNov 2026
Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings
Posted by: Chelan County Elections
The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.
Chelan County Auditor’s Office -
0709:00 AM - 04:00 PMNov 2026
Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Nov. 7, 2026
Posted by: Solid Waste Management
Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Nov. 7
Moderate Risk Waste Facility -
0609:30 AM - 10:30 AMNov 2026
Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings
Posted by: Chelan County Elections
The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.
Chelan County Auditor’s Office -
0309:00 AM - 08:00 PMNov 2026