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Wenatchee Heights Road project awarded to local contractor

Wenatchee Heights Road project awarded to local contractor

The Wenatchee Heights Road Improvement Project will begin Aug. 10, 2020, and take about 60 working days.

Posted: April 21, 2020

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West Cashmere Bridge, Goodwin Road close May 4

West Cashmere Bridge, Goodwin Road close May 4

The West Cashmere Bridge will be closed beginning May 4, 2020. The bridge will not be re-opened until fall 2021 when a new bridge is in place.

Posted: April 20, 2020

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Construction starts on West Malaga Road project

Construction starts on West Malaga Road project

UPDATE (5/14/2020): Motorists should plan for delays of up to 30 minutes in the project area on May 18-19.

Posted: March 19, 2020

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Skip a trip to the office; submit your permit online

Skip a trip to the office; submit your permit online

There's no need to visit the office if you need to submit an application to Chelan County Public Works. All applications are available online and can be submitted via email.

Posted: March 17, 2020

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Commissioners call for bids on Wenatchee Heights Road project

Commissioners call for bids on Wenatchee Heights Road project

UPDATED: The bid opening date for the Wenatchee Heights Road Improvement Project has been moved back to April 14. Construction is expected to start in August and take 60 working days.

Posted: February 26, 2020

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County awards $19.3 million contract to build new Cashmere bridge

County awards $19.3 million contract to build new Cashmere bridge

UPDATED: A $19.3 million contract was awarded to SB Structures of Seattle for the construction of the new West Cashmere Bridge. An open house planned for the project has been cancelled.

Posted: February 25, 2020

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Sandbags available at county public works shops

Sandbags available at county public works shops

Sandbag materials are available for Chelan County residents at county-owned public works maintenance shops. Residents who have an immediate need for sandbags because of high runoff or snowmelt issues can call the public works maintenance district of which they reside to set up a time to fill and pick up the sandbags.

Posted: January 30, 2020

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Commissioners call for bids on new West Cashmere Bridge

Commissioners call for bids on new West Cashmere Bridge

The Board of Chelan County Commissioners on Tuesday called for bids to be received on the West Cashmere Bridge Replacement Project, the largest project the county’s road department has ever undertaken. Bids are due Jan. 21.

Posted: December 11, 2019

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Work to replace South Wenatchee stormwater pipe begins Oct. 21

Work to replace South Wenatchee stormwater pipe begins Oct. 21

A contractor for Chelan County begins work on Monday, Oct. 21, replacing a failing stormwater pipe on South Wenatchee Avenue, near Boodry Street. About 650 feet of stormwater pipe will be replaced. Heavy rains this summer caused sinkholes to form along the deteriorated pipe, exposing the problem.

Posted: October 17, 2019

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 23
    Jul 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - July 23, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.
  • 12
    Jul 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - July 12, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is July 12.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 09
    Jul 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 July 9, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 11
    Jun 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 June 11, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1