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.
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.
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.
Chelan County seeks statements of qualifications, or RFQs, for engineering services to assist with its Expo Center Domestic Water Project. Responses are due by 10 a.m. on July 6.
Chelan County Economic Services seeks proposals for roofing contractor services to put a new single-slope roof on the Ohme Garden’s caretaker’s residence. Bids are due July 6.
The Board of County Commissioners has appointed Brandt Cappell, chief deputy auditor, to fill the vacated position of Chelan County auditor through November.
The Board of County Commissioners recently passed a resolution closing the dirt portions of Horse Lake and Burch Mountain roads on July 1-8 because of concerns for drought conditions and illegal fireworks.
Individual county offices and departments share updates here as Chelan County restores its systems following a system-wide failure on May 24.
Community Development will host a community meeting on May 21 to discuss the new urban growth area proposed for Malaga. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and is at Mission View Elementary School, 60 Terminal Ave.
Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
Posted by: Solid Waste Management
Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Nov. 7
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 Treasurer
Second half property tax deadline
Posted by: Chelan County Elections
Registration Deadline in person at our office.