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Public Works driver plays a hand in saving injured eagle

Public Works driver plays a hand in saving injured eagle

A new driver with Chelan County Public Works recently came upon something surprising while out inspecting the roads in the Entiat District.

Posted: February 17, 2026

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Burch Mountain Road seasonal closure in place

Burch Mountain Road seasonal closure in place

The annual seasonal closure of Burch Mountain Road near Wenatchee is now in place. It reopens on April 1.

Posted: February 17, 2026

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Totem Pole Road improvement project to start in spring

Totem Pole Road improvement project to start in spring

Chelan County commissioners recently awarded a $2.1 million construction bid for Phase 1 of the Totem Pole Road improvement project in Manson.

Posted: February 09, 2026

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Speed limit temporarily lowered on portion of Beaver Valley Road

Speed limit temporarily lowered on portion of Beaver Valley Road

The speed limit on a portion of Beaver Valley Road has been temporarily lowered to 35 mph to accommodate an increase in traffic resulting from closures on US 2. The speed reduction is from approximately Pobst Place to the Wenatchee River bridge near Plain.

Posted: January 07, 2026

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Free voucher program for flood-damaged debris disposal extended through Jan. 13

Free voucher program for flood-damaged debris disposal extended through Jan. 13

If your household experienced damage from the December windstorm and flood, the Chelan County Solid Waste program is offering a free flood disposal voucher program for residents to get rid of blown-down trees and flood-damaged debris. The program has been extended through Jan. 13 with some changes.

Posted: January 06, 2026

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Sandbags available at county public works shops

Sandbags available at county public works shops

Sandbag materials are available for Chelan County residents at county-owned public works maintenance shops. Residents who need sandbags due to high runoff or snowmelt issues can visit the county maintenance district where they reside to fill and pick up sandbags.

Posted: December 09, 2025

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5 tips to help out your county snowplow driver

5 tips to help out your county snowplow driver

While snowplow operators work hard to keep people safe on county roads, they need a little help from the traveling public. We’re passing along reminders how you can do your part to travel safely alongside the county snowplows.

Posted: November 26, 2025

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Warning: Email scam targets Public Works customers

Warning: Email scam targets Public Works customers

Chelan County Public Works is alerting the public to an email scam reported by two local residents.

Posted: November 26, 2025

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Old Blewett Pass Highway closed through winter

Old Blewett Pass Highway closed through winter

A section of Old Blewett Pass Highway, from milepost 0.11 to 6.08, is closed because of hazardous trees left behind by the Labor Mountain Fire. We will re-evaluate in the spring.

Posted: November 06, 2025

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 11
    Mar 2026
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on March 11, 2026.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, ES Conference Room
  • 07
    Mar 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - March 7, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is March 7

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 25
    Feb 2026
    06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

    Chelan County Planning Commission - February 25, 2026

    Posted by: Community Development

    Commissioner's Conference Room 1
  • 20
    Feb 2026
    01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

    Public Meeting: Certify Election

    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
  • 20
    Feb 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    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