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2025 Road-eo winners!

Posted On: October 23, 2025

With river construction comes underwater sound monitoring

Every fall, the five road crews come together for the Equipment Road-eo, a friendly competition that tests their skills. The crews gather at our Wenatchee shop and compete in three categories: backhoe, loader and truck.

The winners this year are, from left to right, Todd Sweeney, assistant foreman of the Entiat District; Logan Fifer of the Chelan District; Garret Kamphaus of the Entiat District; Justin Torres of the Wenatchee District; and Mark Cunning, assistant foreman of the Wenatchee District.

And the results:

  • Backhoe: First place, Torres; second place, Cunning; and third place, Fifer.
  • Loader: First place, Fifer; second place, Sweeney; and third place, Torres.
  • Truck: First place, Kamphaus; second place, Cunning; and third place, Sweeney.

Congrats to all the crews! We really do have the best road crews in our area!


Older Articles

With river construction comes underwater sound monitoring

Posted On: August 12, 2020

With river construction comes underwater sound monitoring

At the West Cashmere Bridge replacement project, you might get the chance to see an “acoustician” on site when the contractor is driving steel pilings...

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In-water work begins July 15 on West Cashmere Bridge project

Posted On: July 13, 2020

In-water work begins July 15 on West Cashmere Bridge project

With in-water construction related to the West Cashmere Bridge replacement project scheduled to begin July 15, Chelan County reminds recreationists on...

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Will the chip sealing crew be in your area this summer?

Posted On: June 15, 2020

Will the chip sealing crew be in your area this summer?

This year, the county road crew starts chip sealing the week of June 22. Do you know if they'll be on your street?...

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Road crews hit the road with COVID precautions in place

Posted On: June 04, 2020

Road crews hit the road with COVID precautions in place

Chelan County road crews are back on the road in full force after more than two months of working with reduced crew sizes during the governor’s Stay H...

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Headed to the MRWF? Secure that load for safe travels!

Posted On: December 11, 2019

Headed to the MRWF? Secure that load for safe travels!

The new Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility is open to the public. The facility is at 3612 Highway 97A in Wenatchee....

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Code of the West: A reminder that life is different in the country

Posted On: September 06, 2019

Code of the West: A reminder that life is different in the country

The Code of the West was adopted in 2002 by Chelan County commissioners. It is not a formal code, but rather a philosophy or friendly advice for peopl...

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It's always wise to stay off the (wet) lines

Posted On: June 18, 2019


It's always wise to stay off the (wet) lines

Roadway striping plays a valuable role in efforts to keep travelers safe on the roadway. The Traffic Safety crew of Chelan County Public Works re-stri...

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In an emergency, don't let your address delay help from reaching you

Posted On: January 15, 2019

In an emergency, don't let your address delay help from reaching you

Have you ever asked yourself the question: When seconds count, how easily will emergency responders be able to find my home? Learn how your address ma...

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Winter is coming -- it's time to remove any vehicles parked along the roadside

Posted On: November 08, 2018

Winter is coming -- it's time to remove any vehicles parked along the roadside

With Chelan County Public Works now preparing for winter and the inevitable snowfall that will come with it, our road crews are asking residents to re...

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Preserving a piece of Cashmere's history

Posted On: October 22, 2018


Preserving a piece of Cashmere's history

Those people interested in giving the West Cashmere Bridge a new home -- and preserving its history -- have until Jan. 1, 2019, to contact Chelan Coun...

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 25
    Nov 2025
    01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

    Public Meeting: Certify Election

    Posted 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 Office
  • 25
    Nov 2025
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted 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 Office
  • 19
    Nov 2025
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted 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 Office
  • 13
    Nov 2025
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted 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 Office
  • 12
    Nov 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 November 12, 2025

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1