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It’s time to start watching for weight restrictions on county roads

It’s time to start watching for weight restrictions on county roads

It’s that time of the year again, when the warming temps may bring temporary weight restrictions on county roads. Do you know when you need a Special Motor Vehicle Permit? Read more.

Posted: February 08, 2023

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Commissioners pass balanced budget for 2023

Commissioners pass balanced budget for 2023

On Dec. 19, the Board of County Commissioners passed a balanced budget for 2023. Departments anticipate expenses of $51.5 million next year.

Posted: December 19, 2022

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Month-long closure on Cascade Orchard Bridge starts Sept. 6

Month-long closure on Cascade Orchard Bridge starts Sept. 6

The Cascade Orchard Bridge on Icicle Road in Leavenworth will be closed for a month beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6, as a contractor for Chelan County begins to repair the deck of the 57-year-old bridge. It is expected to be re-opened on Sept. 27.

Posted: September 01, 2022

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Development fee increases coming Sept. 1 at Public Works

Development fee increases coming Sept. 1 at Public Works

Beginning Sept. 1, Chelan County Public Works will increase development fees that the department collects on permit applications and reviews of land use permits and road construction projects.

Posted: August 22, 2022

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Aug. 30 open house for new Goodwin Road project

Aug. 30 open house for new Goodwin Road project

Chelan County Public Works and the City of Cashmere will host an open house on Aug. 30 for citizens interested in a $3 million improvement project to Goodwin and Sunset roads.

Posted: August 19, 2022

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Pierson named 2022 County Engineer of the Year

Pierson named 2022 County Engineer of the Year

Eric Pierson, Chelan County Public Works director and county engineer, was recently named the 2022 County Engineer of the Year by the Washington State County Road Administration Board.

Posted: June 15, 2022

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River recreationists need to be cautious near Cashmere bridge project

River recreationists need to be cautious near Cashmere bridge project

The new West Cashmere Bridge is expected to be open in July. River recreationists are cautioned that the wooden work trestle that was built over the river at the site of the new bridge will remain in the river until then.

Posted: April 04, 2022

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Chumstick Highway closed near Plain through at least Wednesday

Chumstick Highway closed near Plain through at least Wednesday

UPDATE: The closure area re-opens at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16.

Posted: February 14, 2022

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Post-wildfire safety measures being put in place at 25-Mile Creek

Post-wildfire safety measures being put in place at 25-Mile Creek

While the wildland firefighters are now gone, that doesn’t mean work on the Twenty-Five Mile Fire is over. Chelan County has been not only evaluating the wildfire damages to public infrastructure but also putting some safeguards in place for potential impacts that may last long into the future.

Posted: November 24, 2021

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 21
    Jan 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots will be mailed to voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Ballots will be mailed to voters

  • 10
    Jan 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots mailed for military, overseas and out of state voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Ballots mailed for Military, Overseas and Out of State voters

  • 08
    Jan 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 January 8, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 08
    Jan 2025
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - January 8, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St.
  • 04
    Jan 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Dec. 7.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility