County launches tourism perception survey
SURVEY: Chelan County has commissioned a comprehensive study on the impacts of tourism. Join us in gathering information for the study by completing a brief online survey.
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Chelan County Connection!
Meet Eric Pierson, Chelan County Public Works director and the county engineer. Pierson discusses the state laws that govern the setting of speed limits, or the process by which a county considers lowering a speed limit. He also talks about why we don't do speed bumps on our county roads. And if you haven't taken our transportation survey, there's still time. Listen in and make a Chelan County Connection! @ChelanCountyGov
Open house planned in Manson to talk transportation
Chelan County Public Works will be in Manson on Aug. 20 to host an open house on the transportation and safety plans underway as well as two Manson transportation projects.
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First Blake Relief Day a success in Chelan County
The Blake Drug Possession Relief Day, held on July 18, was a big success. The first-time event, organized by Chelan County District Court, had 25 people sign up and an additional 15 walk-ins.
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County passes moratorium on creation of TIFs in unincorporated areas
The Board of County Commissioners has passed a six-month moratorium on the creation of any tax increment financing (TIF) areas or projects in the unincorporated areas of Chelan County. The action is a result of concerns by the BOCC that the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is moving too quickly on the creation of a 3,326-acre TIF in Malaga without considering the full impacts on county taxpayers, state-mandated services and programs, land use zoning, transportation infrastructure and comprehensive planning.
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| Balsam Root Fire Arrest Released: 08/12/2025 |
| 25C07973 - Aasgard Injured Hiker SAR Released: 08/12/2025 |
| 25C07637 Colchuck Lake Drowning Released: 08/07/2025 |
New fee schedule goes into effect Aug. 1 at Community Development
A new fee schedule for land use permit applications goes into effect on Aug. 1. Read more to see the new fee schedule.
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Sign up for emergency alerts from Chelan County
Are you signed up for the Chelan County emergency alert system? Sign up to receive alerts via text, email or voicemail in both English and Spanish.
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Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
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0609:00 AM - 04:00 PMSep 2025
Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Sept. 6, 2025
Posted by: Solid Waste Management
Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Sept. 6.
Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility -
2706:30 PM - 08:00 PMAug 2025
Planning Commission - August 27, 2025
Posted by: Community Development
By Zoom Video Conference or in person. -
1909:30 AM - 10:30 AMAug 2025
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 -
1901:30 PM - 02:00 PMAug 2025
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