Chelan County News Archive

Household Hazardous Waste Collection event planned for Sept. 29-30

The annual Chelan County Household Hazardous Waste Collection event returns Sept. 29-30 and will be held at four locations throughout the county. The event provides homeowners and businesses the opportunity to dispose of toxic and corrosive materials in a safe way. The collection event is free to households; however, reduced fees apply to qualifying businesses. Residents and businesses must reside in Chelan County to participate.

Five-Day Road Closure Begins July 24 on Chiwawa Loop Road

On Monday, July 24, a five-day road closure begins at milepost 3.43 on Chiwawa Loop Road. The road closure is necessary so crews can install a concrete box culvert at Clear Creek.

Dryden Transfer Station will not take yard waste from apple maggot quarantine area

The Dryden Transfer Station will no longer accept plant material -- tree limbs and clippings, brush, grass, homegrown tree fruit, etc. -- from apple maggot quarantine areas, which includes much of western Chelan County.

5-month road project starts June 5 on Chiwawa Loop

Chelan County Public Works reminds residents that work begins June 5 on the Chiwawa Loop Phase III road reconstruction project.

UPDATE: Squilchuck Road closure this week

A nearly half-mile stretch of Squilchuck Road that was closed on May 22 so Chelan County Public Works crews could install a culvert will be reopened on May 23 to one-lane traffic.

New movement occurring on Whispering Ridge

A geotechnical firm retained by Chelan County is picking up some increasing movement in the Whispering Ridge slide area in Wenatchee.

Chumstick Highway safety project to install traffic safety signs

Work began May 8 on the installation of more than 300 new roadway safety signs along Chumstick Highway. Motorists should expect one-lane, pilot car-controlled traffic in the area where crews will be working each day. Motorists may experience minor delays of up to 15 minutes

There have been recent reports that the Chelan County Regional Jail is refusing to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Agents (ICE).

These reports are incorrect. Chelan County has in the past and continues to honor ICE requests to notify their office in advance of the release of individuals deemed of interest to ICE.

The Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board, in accordance with RCW 17.10.190 reminds land owners that the noxious weed survey season will begin again April 1.

The Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board, in accordance with RCW 17.10.190 reminds land owners that the noxious weed survey season will begin again April 1. It is the obligation of all land owners under RCW 17.10.140 to eradicate all Class A noxious weeds and control and prevent the spread of all Class B and Class C noxious weeds listed on the Chelan County Noxious Weed List.

Draft Transportation Element expected to be finished in June

A Draft Transportation Element, an important piece of the county's Comprehensive Plan update, is now available for review. The public comment period is closed.

Burch Mountain, Horse Lake roads to open March 31

Burch Mountain and Horse Lake roads will re-open on Friday, March 31. Portions of the two roads are closed to traffic every winter to prevent road damages from seasonal weather conditions, including freezing and thawing.

Winter Reminder: Do Not Park Cars Along the Roadway During the Winter

Winter Reminder: It's still winter in these parts, and that means county crews are deep into snow plowing season. Orchard owners and foremen are reminded to ask their crews not to park vehicles in the county right-of-way. Cars parked along the roadway hamper snowplowing efforts.

Warming temps, rain could bring flooding and ice jams

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.

Public welcome as Washington Court of Appeals, Div. III hears cases in Wenatchee on Dec. 6th

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.

Chelan County invites public to comment on transportation needs

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.

Whispering Ridge Road closed -- local traffic only

Chelan County and its consultant continue to monitor Whispering Ridge Road

Hazardous trees to come down on Chumstick Highway

The second phase of a hazardous tree removal project on Chumstick Highway begins Oct. 19.

Homeowners reminded to clear drainways to protect against mudflows, flooding

Recent rains caused a mudflow event on Saturday, Oct. 15, on South Lakeshore Road near Chelan, near milepost 6.

Single Lane Restored on Joe Miller Road between milepost 2.12 - milepost 2.25

Chelan County Public Works crews were able to reopen one lane of Joe Miller Road between mileposts 2.12 and 2.25 .

Amendment Resolution No. 2016-59: Fireworks, of the Chelan County Code

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

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

10
Oct 2025

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Local Voters Pamphlet mailed to voters

Posted by: Chelan County Elections

Local Voters' Pamphlet mailed to voters.

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04
Oct 2025

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Oct. 4, 2025

Posted by: Solid Waste Management

Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Oct. 4.
Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility

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01
Oct 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chelan County Civil Service Commission

Posted by: Human Resources

The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on October 1, 2025 (Change of Date)
Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1

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24
Sep 2025

06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Planning Commission - September 24, 2025

Posted by: Community Development

By Zoom Video Conference or in person.

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24
Sep 2025

09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Public Meeting: Official Logic and Accuracy Test of Voting System and Accessible Voting Unit (AVU) Demonstration

Posted by: Chelan County Elections

Chelan County Auditor’s Office

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