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UPDATED FEB. 22: County to scrape Mission Ridge, Forest Ridge roads

UPDATED FEB. 22: County to scrape Mission Ridge, Forest Ridge roads

Chelan County Public Works has been investigating complaints from drivers who have found a tar-like substance on their vehicles after traveling on Mission Ridge Road. Story updated on Jan. 30, 2018.

Posted: January 22, 2018

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Public Works: Looking back at 2017

Public Works: Looking back at 2017

It was a busy construction year at Chelan County Public Works. Take a look back at photos detailing the 2017 construction projects.

Posted: December 29, 2017

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Local Scouts recycling Christmas trees on Jan. 6

Local Scouts recycling Christmas trees on Jan. 6

On Jan. 6, Boy Scout Troop 7 of Wenatchee, in partnership with Chelan County Public Works, will be recycling Christmas trees at the Chelan County shop on Easy Street in Wenatchee. Trees also can be dropped off at the Dryden Transfer Station and the Entiat brush yard.

Posted: December 26, 2017

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Jan. 4 open house planned for Eagle Creek Road project

Jan. 4 open house planned for Eagle Creek Road project

The public is invited to an open house on Thursday, Jan. 4, to learn more about the second phase of a road reconstruction project on Eagle Creek Road.

Posted: December 21, 2017

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Crew begins removing debris at Slide Ridge; motorists should expect minor delays

Crew begins removing debris at Slide Ridge; motorists should expect minor delays

Motorists should watch for one-lane, flagger-controlled traffic in the area of Slide Ridge on South Lakeshore Road at Lake Chelan. An excavation crew is removing debris from the area after a landslide occurred in October. Minor traffic delays are expected at times.

Posted: December 06, 2017

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Board adopts guiding plan for Flood Control Zone District

Board adopts guiding plan for Flood Control Zone District

The Board of Supervisors of the Chelan County Flood Control Zone District recently adopted its Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan and Financial Policies, which will guide the future direction of the fledgling district.

Posted: November 22, 2017

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Public hearing on solid waste management plan rescheduled to Dec. 5

Public hearing on solid waste management plan rescheduled to Dec. 5

A public hearing on the final draft of the Chelan County Solid Waste Management Plan will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the Chelan County Board of Commissioners meeting room, 400 Douglas St. The public is invited to attend.

Posted: November 17, 2017

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New Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan considered for adoption

New Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan considered for adoption

The Board of Supervisors of the Chelan County Flood Control Zone District will conduct a public hearing on Nov. 13 to consider adoption of its Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan.

Posted: October 24, 2017

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Portion of Joe Miller Road to be closed while roadway restored to two lanes

Portion of Joe Miller Road to be closed while roadway restored to two lanes

A five-day road closure on a portion of Joe Miller Road begins Tuesday, Aug. 22. Contractor KRCI, LLC, of East Wenatchee will be working to rebuild the roadway, restoring it to two lanes, between mileposts 2.20 and 2.24. That portion of the roadway was damaged in March 2016 during a landslide.

Posted: August 17, 2017

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 03
    Feb 2025
    09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

  • 01
    Feb 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Feb. 1, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Feb. 1.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 23
    Jan 2025
    10:00 AM - 11:00 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
  • 22
    Jan 2025
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - January 22, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St.
  • 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