There is a proposal before the Chelan and Douglas County commissioners to merge the Chelan County Veteran Services Office and the Douglas County Veteran Services Office through an interlocal agreement. Please read the proposal and take an online survey hosted by Douglas County Veteran Services.
The Board of County Commissioners has sent a letter to Gov. Bob Ferguson, requesting a funding partnership be formed between Chelan County and the state to pay for repairs to Company Creek Road in Stehekin. Read the letter.
Eleven recipients of the Purple Heart were honored on Aug. 7 at the region’s third annual Purple Heart Community Ceremony. Read who they are and what was said about each at the emotional ceremony.
Auditor seeks citizens to serve on “For” and “Against” committee for local ballot measures appearing in the November General Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet.
On the evening of Friday, August 7, the Little Giant Fire became highly active in the upper Entiat Valley under Red Flag Warning conditions. Despite the best efforts of firefighters, there were structures destroyed.
A state of emergency has been declared by the Board of County Commissioners in response to the Little Giant Fire that was initially ignited in northwestern Chelan County.
For the third consecutive year, the North Central Washington community will gather on National Purple Heart Day on Aug. 7 to honor local Purple Heart recipients throughout the region.
Chelan County is requesting proposals from qualified organizations to support the development and operation of a four-county, regional 24/7 Crisis Response Center serving adults experiencing behavioral health crises. RFPs are due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 18.
If you are under evacuation orders in Chelan County -- or don't know if you are -- use our online Emergency Incidents Map. We offer some tips on how to use the tool.
The project at Chumstick Highway at Beaver Hill near Plain has been delayed out of an abundance of caution and wildfire concerns. Start date is now Sept. 28, with a full closure through Oct. 17.
On July 15, 2026 at approximately 10:30 am, RiverCom received a report of an aircraft accident at the Cashmere Airport in Cashmere, WA. The aircraft, a autogyro appeared to have veered off the runway while still on the ground and impacted a hangar on the airport grounds.
Sheriff Mike Morrison reports on July 17th, 2026 the body of the man who drowned in Lake Chelan on July 4th was recovered.
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is honored to announce the receipt of a $14,061.75 donation from the Lake Chelan Swim Foundation to support the Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Program.
The Chelan County Board of Equalization, whose primary responsibility is to hear appeals of assessment values determined by the county assessor, seeks two new board members to fill three-year terms. Send in your application by Aug. 17.
The Board of County Commissioners recently purchased 18 acres of open green space in Plain for $1.2 million.
The Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility is taking fluorescent bulbs again. Bring them in for safe disposal.
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.
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.
A contractor for Chelan County Natural Resources will begin replacing a culvert on Sand Creek Road on Sept. 8, temporarily closing access to public lands above the project.
The railroad crossing in downtown Monitor – at Old Monitor Road and Main Street – will be closed July 14-15.
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.
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.
Chelan County has made significant progress in restoring operations across its departments and offices following a three-week, system-wide disruption.
A new fee schedule for land use permit applications goes into effect on Aug. 1.
Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
Posted by: Board Of County Commissioners
Come for the food, the fun and the airplanes! A casual day to explore your local county airport.
Cashmere AirportPosted by: Chelan County Expo Center
The Chelan County Fair exists to provide a family event reflecting the past, showcasing current accomplishments and looking to the future of the county's best resources - its youth, agriculture and communities.
Chelan County Expo CenterPosted by: Solid Waste Management
Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Sept. 5
Moderate Risk Waste FacilityPosted 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 OfficePosted 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