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5 tips to help out your county snowplow driver

5 tips to help out your county snowplow driver

While snowplow operators are working hard to keep people safe on county roads, they need a little help from the traveling public. We’re passing along reminders how you can do your part to travel safely alongside the county snowplows.

Posted: December 02, 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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Stormwater project to impact South Wenatchee, Boodry Street

Stormwater project to impact South Wenatchee, Boodry Street

Update: This project is complete. Chelan County’s Surface and Stormwater Management Utility has completed on a project on South Wenatchee Avenue and Boodry Street.

Posted: November 10, 2021

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 09
    Aug 2024
    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
  • 07
    Aug 2024
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - August 7, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building
  • 06
    Aug 2024
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations
  • 30
    Jul 2024
    08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.

  • 29
    Jul 2024
    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.