The National Weather Service is forecasting warmer temperatures and possible rain this week – weather conditions that may lead to the formation of hazardous ice jams and flooding along the county’s rivers and streams.
The Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III, will hear oral arguments outside of its Spokane courtroom during a community visit to the Chelan County Courthouse in Wenatchee on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The three cases to be heard respectively involve payment to extend utility lines to land purchased for development, appeal of a child rape conviction, and appeal of a drug conviction based on search and seizure issues.
What will Chelan County's transportation system look like in 20 years? The County invites the public to comment on its transportation needs. Send your comments to public.works@co.chelan.wa.us.
Chelan County and its consultant continue to monitor Whispering Ridge Road
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The second phase of a hazardous tree removal project on Chumstick Highway begins Oct. 19.
Recent rains caused a mudflow event on Saturday, Oct. 15, on South Lakeshore Road near Chelan, near milepost 6.
Chelan County Public Works crews were able to reopen one lane of Joe Miller Road between mileposts 2.12 and 2.25 .
Chelan County has determined that revisions to Chapter 7.44 of the Chelan County Code, as set forth in Exhibit A, are necessary in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare with respect to the sale, us, and discharge of fireworks within the unincorporated areas of Chelan County.
Repealing Resolution No. 2003-80 High Fire Danger Areas. Area and County Road Restrictions and County Road Closures.
The seasonal closure of Burch Mountain Road is now in effect.
A resolution amending the text of the Chelan County Resolution, including Subsection 11.04, District Use Chart, and Subsection 11.97, Nonconforming Uses, prohibiting marijuana or cannabis production and processing pursuant to Chapter 69.50 RCW...
A reminder that winter weather initiates closures of Horselake Road & Oklahoma Gulch Road.
Chelan County Public Works has identified approximately 68 trees in the County right-of-way along South Lakeshore and will begin removal of these trees beginning Monday, November 30, 2015.
A resolution enacting a moratorium on the siting of licensed recreational marijuana retail sales, production, and processing, and on implementation of Senate Bill 5052 and House Bill 2136. Whereas, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) has adopted implementing rules to license production, processing, and retail sales of recreational marijuana and marijuana products;
Public Works and the FCZD have gathered helpful information and links for property owners and citizens to address post-fire recovery.
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.
Seasonal high fire danger areas and county road restrictions have been established for the 2015 season...
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
Chelan County Auditor's Office has updated its mailing address.
Work on the Peshastin Creek-Ingalls Bridge began May 4, 2015.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
Posted by: Community Development
By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801Posted by: Community Development
By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801Posted by: Human Resources
The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on May 14, 2025.
Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1Posted by: Chelan County Elections
Final day to withdraw from the ballot
Posted by: Chelan County Elections
Lot drawing for candidates placement on the ballot.
Chelan County Elections Office