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Learn what county roads will be chip sealed this year

Learn what county roads will be chip sealed this year

The roads in the 2018 Preservation Program were previously identified based on a rating system that defines what state the pavement is in and what fix is required.

Posted: May 07, 2018

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Saturday collection at Leavenworth brush drop-off site to end after June 30 for summer season

Saturday collection at Leavenworth brush drop-off site to end after June 30 for summer season

The last day for summer Saturday brush collection at the Leavenworth brush drop-off yard will be June 29. The drop-off site on East Leavenworth Road will return again to two days of operation in September. The site will remain open on Fridays throughout the summer to accommodate homeowners and businesses in the apple maggot quarantine area of western Chelan County.

Posted: May 07, 2018

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Recycling drop box closes in Entiat

Recycling drop box closes in Entiat

The free recycling drop box at Entiat City Hall will close immediately because it has become too costly to maintain.

Posted: March 22, 2018

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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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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 08
    Aug 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
  • 05
    Aug 2025
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations
  • 02
    Aug 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Aug. 2, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Aug. 2.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 29
    Jul 2025
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.

  • 28
    Jul 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.