County purchases property for new Plain park
The Board of County Commissioners recently purchased 18 acres of open green space in Plain for $1.2 million.
Chelan County News Archive
Bring your fluorscents to Moderate Risk Waste Facility
The Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility is taking fluorescent bulbs again. Bring them in for safe disposal.
BOCC revamps Public Benefit Rating System
Chelan County commissioners recently updated guidelines and the scoring system that gives some landowners a property tax break for preserving open space for public access and wildlife and water conservation.
Respect county fireworks ban this July 4th
The Chelan County Fire Marshal's Office reminds the public that fireworks are banned throughout the county. We ask that you skip those backyard fireworks and take in a professional display at a community celebration.
Road Closure: Sand Creek Road, July 15-Aug. 21
A contractor for Chelan County Natural Resources will begin replacing a culvert on Sand Creek Road in mid-July, temporarily closing access to public lands above the project.
Closure Coming: Old Monitor Road and Main Street
The railroad crossing in downtown Monitor – at Old Monitor Road and Main Street – will be closed July 14-15.
Coroner: Man in county jail died of drug overdose
A 53-year-old Entiat man who was found dead in April by corrections deputies at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center died of a drug overdose, the Chelan County coroner recently announced.
Clerk’s Office processing backlog of documents
Staff at the Chelan County Clerk’s Office are busy processing a backlog of more than 6,000 documents that accumulated during a recent system-wide disruption of the county’s online systems.
County continues to make progress in restoring systems
Chelan County has made significant progress in restoring operations across its departments and offices following a three-week, system-wide disruption.
New fee schedule coming Aug. 1
A new fee schedule for land use permit applications goes into effect on Aug. 1.
Request for Qualifications for engineering service
Chelan County seeks statements of qualifications, or RFQs, for engineering services to assist with its Expo Center Domestic Water Project. Responses are due by 10 a.m. on July 6.
Call for Bids: Roof replacement at Ohme caretaker residence
Chelan County Economic Services seeks proposals for roofing contractor services to put a new single-slope roof on the Ohme Garden’s caretaker’s residence. Bids are due July 6.
Cappell appointed by BOCC to fill vacant auditor seat
The Board of County Commissioners has appointed Brandt Cappell, chief deputy auditor, to fill the vacated position of Chelan County auditor through November.
Horse Lake, Burch Mountain roads to close July 1-8
The Board of County Commissioners recently passed a resolution closing the dirt portions of Horse Lake and Burch Mountain roads on July 1-8 because of concerns for drought conditions and illegal fireworks.
Department, office updates on system-wide failure
Individual county offices and departments share updates here as Chelan County restores its systems following a system-wide failure on May 24.
Come talk about Malaga's future on May 21
Community Development will host a community meeting on May 21 to discuss the new urban growth area proposed for Malaga. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and is at Mission View Elementary School, 60 Terminal Ave.
Community Development hires new building official
Learn about our new building official, Josh Cavallo. Cavallo has been with the county since February. As building official, he aims to strike a balance between efficiency and safety.
Coroner's Office releases 2025 Annual Report
The Chelan County Coroner's Office released its 2025 Annual Report, which shows the office investigated 240 cases last year and completed 77 scene investigations.
Sign up for June 19 blood drive
The Chelan County Veterans Program is hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on June 19. Sign up now!
Disaster Assistance Center opening for 2 weeks in May
A disaster assistance team will be in Leavenworth May 11-15 and May 18-22 to help people and families applying for individual and household assistance related to the December 2025 flooding and windstorm.
Incarcerated man found deceased at county jail; autopsy scheduled
A 53-year-old man who was incarcerated in the Chelan County Regional Justice Center was discovered dead in a general population cell. The man’s body is now in the care of the Chelan County Coroner’s Office; an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.
Coroner's New Office Opens
The Chelan County Coroner's new office has officially opened at 425-B Ohme Garden Road in Wenatchee.
26C03168 Search and Rescue
On April 19, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue assisted a group of hikers on Sauer Mountain Trail after a visitor sustained a serious knee laceration. Later than evening, a deputy navigated challenging nighttime terrain near Colchuck Lake to assist a lost hiking party and guide them safely to safety.
26C00493 Failure to Report/Criminal Mistreatment Arrest Made
Chelan County Detectives developed probable cause and made an arrest of the manager of the Coyote House.