Believed to be WSU’s longest-serving employee, Margaret Viebrock, director of Chelan-Douglas County Extension, marks 55 years and counting with the institution. She received university, national and state awards for her length of service and impactful outreach this past fall.
On March 28, 2026, at approximately 9:12 PM, Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a report of an accidental shooting in the 7500th block of Hwy 2 in Dryden.
On March 31, the Board of County Commissioners will host a hybrid community meeting, with Zoom and in-person options. The meeting is 6 to 8 p.m.
The WSU Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener Program recently conducted a class for homeowners on pruning backyard fruit trees. The class at the WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center drew 25 attendees.
Chelan County Community Development encourages people with unpermitted, detached accessory dwelling units (ADU) that are outside an urban growth area to come in and talk with them before new state laws go into effect on July 1.
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison, in a letter to the community, shares his feedback on SB 5974, which has passed the Washington State Senate and Legislature.
Faye Fetters, the chief deputy coroner for Chelan County, recently completed the Core Medicolegal Forensic Investigative Training through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
In 2025, the Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility saw 2,270 visitors and collected 183,195 pounds of household hazardous waste for recycling, reuse and safe disposal.
Results of the 2026 Homeless Point in Time Count, held on Jan. 29 across Chelan and Douglas counties, show decreases over last year in both people living unsheltered and in the number of people living in shelters or temporary housing.
UPDATE: The SBA is opening a Business Recovery Center on March 9 at the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. The recovery center, for businesses and private nonprofits impacted by the December winter storms, is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays until March 20. No appointments necessary.
An $8.7 million construction project that will update the aging and failing plumbing in the Law & Justice Building is underway. The project is expected to take up to 12 months.
On Feb. 18, at about 10:20 p.m., CCSO deputies responded to the 200 block of Riverside Drive in Cashmere for a suspect who was damaging vehicles.
A new driver with Chelan County Public Works recently came upon something surprising while out inspecting the roads in the Entiat District.
The annual seasonal closure of Burch Mountain Road near Wenatchee is now in place. It reopens on April 1.
On Feb. 7, Chelan County deputies conducted a search warrant on a residence in the 200 block of Arden Road in Ardenvoir. The purpose of the search warrant was related to an ongoing investigation by deputies into recurring malicious mischief incidents.
Chelan County commissioners recently awarded a $2.1 million construction bid for Phase 1 of the Totem Pole Road improvement project in Manson.
Effective Feb. 9, 2026, payments for Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPLs) and DUI cost recovery fees will be accepted only by debit or credit card. This change applies to all new CPL applications, including on-time and/or late renewals as well as replacement licenses.
On Jan. 23, deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of East Woodin Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies located a 22-year-old male on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. Someone has been arrested.
Chelan County is among 10 counties included in a request to President Trump from Governor Ferguson that a federal major disaster declaration be made following December’s historic storms.
Corrections Deputy Skyler Silsby was named the 2025 Deputy of the Year and records clerk Donna McCrain was named 2025 Employee of the Year at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center.
The Chelan County Veterans Program is hosting a community blood drive on Feb. 6 with the American Red Cross. Participants are invited to register now.
Chelan County and community partners will conduct the annual Homeless Point-in-Time Count on Jan. 29 at the Salvation Army Social Services Office in Wenatchee. This is the fifth year the county is coordinating the event for the area.
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison, in a letter to the community, shares his feedback on SB 5974, which proposes the "modernization" of laws governing sheriffs in Washington state.
Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
Posted by: Solid Waste Management
Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is May 2
Moderate Risk Waste FacilityPosted by: Chelan County Treasurer
First half property tax deadline
Posted by: Human Resources
The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on April 8, 2026.
Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1