After the Fire: Helpful Information for Fire Recovery
Public Works and the FCZD have gathered helpful information and links for property owners and citizens to address post-fire recovery.
Chelan County News Archive
Wildfires underscore need for Congress to support county services
For several weeks, catastrophic wildfires have ripped through my home county, Chelan County, Wash., and dozens of other counties across the West. One of our neighbors, Okanogan County, experienced the loss of three firefighters when the Twisp River Fire ignited. It has been heartbreaking to see our friends, families, neighbors and coworkers suffer from the loss of life and property.
Chelan County High Fire Danger Areas & Road Restrictions
Seasonal high fire danger areas and county road restrictions have been established for the 2015 season...
Culvert Installation on Scenicview Drive
In response to the Sleepy Hollow Fire, Chelan County Public Works with support from the County’s Flood Control Zone District, will be installing a second culvert under Scenic View Drive between Sleepy Hollow Heights and Skyview Court on Thursday, July 9, 2015
Our mailing address has been updated
Chelan County Auditor's Office has updated its mailing address.
Work on the County's Bridge Deck Program Begins Early
Work on the Peshastin Creek-Ingalls Bridge began May 4, 2015.
Permanent Closure of the Old Chelan Falls Bridge
After multiple inspections and reviews by Public Works engineering staff over the past few weeks, the County Engineer has determined that the old Chelan Falls Bridge and access road leading from the parking area off of SR 150 must be permanently closed to the public.
Community Development Director Position Now Open
Chelan County has posted the Community Development Director position. Chelan County is seeking an Administrator to serve as Director of Community Development. The Director provides day to day leadership, management and development of staff in a complex regulatory and work environment. Work involves the exercise of considerable judgment resolving sensitive land use and development issues within guidelines and policies of County Code, State and Federal Laws.
Chelan County Surface & Stormwater Utility boundary adjustment UPDATE
To assure compliance with Federal and State stormwater requirements as specified in the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II (NPDES II) regulations, the Board of County Commissioners voted to update Chelan County’s Surface and Stormwater Management Utility service area as outlined in the Chelan County Code Chapter 4.10.
Resolution 2014-32 Amending Resolution 2012-120
Attached is Resolution 2014-32 Amending Resolution 2012-120, regulating snowmobile use on Chelan County roads. The resolution opens certain county roads to snowmobile traffic between November 15, 2014 and March 15, 2014 and lists the allowable roads.