Chelan County adds PIO position
Chelan County commissioners have created a public information officer position that will serve a variety of county departments.
Chelan County News Archive
Cooling centers welcome people out of heatwave
Cooling centers, or air-conditioned places where the public can visit to cool off, are available to people who don’t have air conditioning in their homes. In Wenatchee, the Town Toyota Center, 1300 Walla Walla Ave., is serving as a cooling center. It will be open during the ongoing heatwave for 24 hours a day beginning on Saturday, June 26.
2021 Newsletter: FCZD steps into new era
The Chelan County Flood Control Zone District recently published its 2021 e-newsletter. Read the newsletter for updates on the district's capital projects, federal changes to flood insurance policies, flood preparation tips and more.
$100 Recording Fee Increase Effective July 25, 2021
The fee to record most documents in Washington State will increase by $100.00, effective July 25, 2021. The first-page fee will be $203.50 for most documents*.
T-shirt fundraiser to benefit justice center's K-9 Kait
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center is having a t-shirt fundraiser for its most popular employee – K-9 Kait the narcotics detection dog.
County adds no parking signs to Day, Anderson Canyon roads
In response to recent parking issues at local trailheads, Chelan County commissioners on May 11 passed separate resolutions allowing for the creation of no parking areas on Day and Anderson Canyon roads.
FCZD completes 2020 Progress Report
The FCZD's 2020 Annual Progress Report is out. Read what the district did last year -- and what it is working on now.
Feedback wanted! Chelan County Multi-Use Pathways Plan Survey
Feedback wanted! County launches online community survey and mapping tool to identify and prioritize multi-use pathway projects.
Open Burning
If you need to burn natural debris on your property, remember that last year’s grass is very flammable.
Crunch Pak contributes $150,000 to West Cashmere Bridge project
Crunch Pak, one of the largest employers in Chelan County, recently contributed $150,000 to the construction of the new West Cashmere Bridge. Crunch Pak has been a proponent of the project, pledging its financial support as well as speaking to legislators about the importance of the project.
Signage at West Cashmere Bridge directs river recreationists through construction site
With construction of the new West Cashmere Bridge entering its second season, river recreationists on the Wenatchee River near Cashmere are reminded to follow directional signs at the work site in order to pass safely under the project's temporary work trestle.
News Release: Tri-County Pest Board
On March 9, the Boards of County Commissioners in Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties finalized an agreement combining the Okanogan County Horticultural Pest & Disease Board with the joint Chelan-Douglas Horticultural Pest & Disease Board. The new board is named the Tri-County Horticultural Pest & Disease Board.
Commissioners announce new fund for public facility projects serving economic development
The Board of Chelan County Commissioners has approved the Cascade Public Infrastructure Fund (CPIF), a grant program for public facility projects serving economic development. The County will be accepting CPIF grant applications from March 29 to May 7, and awards will be announced in early June.
Knowles Road: Share your comments with us
Join us in a Zoom meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11, to learn more about the project.
Governor announces new COVID-19 phased recovery plan
Beginning Jan. 11, the state will follow a new regional recovery approach called “Healthy Washington—Roadmap to Recovery,” with every region beginning in Phase 1.
Two public meetings to be held on Climate Resiliency Strategy report
A multi-year effort that brought together more than 100 people from organizations throughout Chelan County has resulted in a draft Climate Resiliency Strategy report that builds a foundation for future climate resilience and adaptation work. The community will have opportunities Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 to hear more details about the report and provide input.
County plow operators prepare for snow, ice and COVID
Before the snow flies, Chelan County Public Works is cautioning the public that while the department’s snowplow operators will be hard at work this winter, impacts from COVID-19 may get in the way of snow and ice control at times. And if that happens, snowplowing efforts may be hindered.
It's time to start thinking ahead to snow season
During the winter months, Chelan County Public Works crews are focused on keeping roads clear of snow and ice for the safety of travelers. But there are three common misconceptions about the County’s snow removal process that seem to hit with every first snowfall.
How do I dispose of latex paint?
Watch our video on how to dispose of latex and water-based paints. You'll see just how easy it is!
Pick up a KN95 respiratory mask at a site near you
The public is invited to pick up a free KN95 mask at one of several distribution spots around Chelan and Douglas counties. Made available by the Chelan County Department of Emergency Management, the KN95 respiratory masks feature multi-layer protection against fine particulate, including particulate related to smoke from wildfires.
More people using new MRWF than expected
More than 26 tons of household hazardous waste has been collected since the beginning of the year at the new Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility.
Online Open House: No. 1 Canyon Flood Debris Basins
In summer 2021, the FCZD will build a series of four flood debris basins on property at the end of No. 1 Canyon Road. Learn more about this important project on the online open house we've created.
Wenatchee Heights Road project begins Aug. 10
UPDATE 9/29/20: Paving on Wenatchee Heights Road starts Sept. 29 and is expected to go into early the following week.
Current Community Development Job Opportunities
JOIN OUR TEAM! Check out the latest job opportunities with Chelan County Community Development for a chance to further your career.