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Pile burning planned this fall near Plain

Starting around Oct. 26, planned pile burning will take place over about three weeks in the Plain area. The project is part of an ongoing forest health and resiliencey project.

People may see smoke from the burning; however, pile burning produces far less smoke than a large wildfire. All burns are carefully planned and monitored. This is a joint fire mitigation effort with the U.S. Forest Service, Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue, and Chelan County Natural Resources to restore our forests so they are more resilient to natural fire in the future.

Organizers hope to burn within 500 to 600 acres of hand-thinning units.

See the map where the work will be done.

Last Updated: 10/20/2026 02:05 PM

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  • 18
    Nov 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
  • 12
    Nov 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
  • 07
    Nov 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    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
  • 06
    Nov 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
  • 03
    Nov 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations