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Horse Lake Road closes out of concerns for wildfires

Horse Lake Road closes out of concerns for wildfires

Out of concern for potential new wildfires and limited firefighting resources, Chelan County has closed Horse Lake Road in Wenatchee, which leads to the popular Horse Lake Reserve. No date for reopening has been determined.

Posted: August 18, 2026

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3-week closure coming to Beaver Hill in late September

3-week closure coming to Beaver Hill in late September

The project at Chumstick Highway at Beaver Hill near Plain has been delayed out of an abundance of caution and wildfire concerns. Start date is Sept. 28, with a full closure through Oct. 17.

Posted: July 27, 2026

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Road Closure: Sand Creek Road, Sept. 8

Road Closure: Sand Creek Road, Sept. 8

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.

Posted: July 02, 2026

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Closure Coming: Old Monitor Road and Main Street

Closure Coming: Old Monitor Road and Main Street

The railroad crossing in downtown Monitor – at Old Monitor Road and Main Street – will be closed July 14-15.

Posted: July 02, 2026

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Horse Lake, Burch Mountain roads to close July 1-8

Horse Lake, Burch Mountain roads to close July 1-8

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.

Posted: June 16, 2026

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Public Works driver plays a hand in saving injured eagle

Public Works driver plays a hand in saving injured eagle

A new driver with Chelan County Public Works recently came upon something surprising while out inspecting the roads in the Entiat District.

Posted: February 17, 2026

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Burch Mountain Road seasonal closure in place

Burch Mountain Road seasonal closure in place

The annual seasonal closure of Burch Mountain Road near Wenatchee is now in place. It reopens on April 1.

Posted: February 17, 2026

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Totem Pole Road improvement project to start in spring

Totem Pole Road improvement project to start in spring

Chelan County commissioners recently awarded a $2.1 million construction bid for Phase 1 of the Totem Pole Road improvement project in Manson.

Posted: February 09, 2026

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Speed limit temporarily lowered on portion of Beaver Valley Road

Speed limit temporarily lowered on portion of Beaver Valley Road

The speed limit on a portion of Beaver Valley Road has been temporarily lowered to 35 mph to accommodate an increase in traffic resulting from closures on US 2. The speed reduction is from approximately Pobst Place to the Wenatchee River bridge near Plain.

Posted: January 07, 2026

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 12
    Sep 2026
    10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

    Cashmere Airport Day

    Posted by: Board Of County Commissioners

    Come for the food, the fun and the airplanes! A casual day to explore your local county airport.

    Cashmere Airport
  • 10
    Sep 2026
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Chelan County Fair 2026

    Posted by: Chelan County Expo Center

    The Chelan County Fair exists to provide a family event reflecting the past, showcasing current accomplishments and looking to the future of the county's best resources - its youth, agriculture and communities.

    Chelan County Expo Center
  • 05
    Sep 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Sept. 5, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Sept. 5

    Moderate Risk Waste Facility