Preliminary budget is point-in-time snapshot of budgeting process
The Board of County Commissioners passed the 2027 preliminary budget on Nov. 2, accomplishing two key steps in the annual budgeting process.
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Chelan County Connection!
Do you have questions about how Chelan County sets its budget every year? Commissioner Kevin Overbay is now in his tenth budgeting season at Chelan County. Commissioner Overbay explains the process, the hurdles we are up against and the positives coming down the road. Watch and learn and then join us on Dec. 7 for the public hearing on the 2027 budget, when you can share your thoughts with commissioners. Listen in and make a Chelan County Connection! @ChelanCountyGov
Sandbags for flood mitigation in the Entiat Valley
These sandbags and sand are being provided free of charge for Chelan County citizens to use prior to a flooding event on their private property. Read more for the locations in the Entiat Valley.
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Commissioners allocate up to $250,000 to Manson park project
The Board of County Commissioners recently approved the allocation of up to $250,000 in economic development funds to a project that would upgrade Manson’s Old Swim Hole waterfront community park for visitors and residents alike.
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Chelan District foreman retires after serving community 21 years
We wish Earl Griffith, retiring foreman of the Chelan District, a happy retirement and thank the Manson native for serving his community for 21 years.
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| CCSO Enhances Event Safety with Drone Detection Technology Released: 08/26/2026 |
| 26C08212, Chelan County Law Enforcement Respond to Dangerous Driving Incident Released: 08/18/2026 |
| 26C08197, Silver Alert - Missing Man Found Released: 08/18/2026 |
Homeless Housing Task Force seeks volunteer with lived experience of homelessness
The Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force, which sets priorities for homeless housing services and funding in Chelan and Douglas counties, is looking for a community member who has experienced homelessness to serve as its Lived Experience Alternate Representative. Applications are due by Nov. 20.
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Pile burning planned this fall near Plain
Planned pile burning in the Plain area will take place over about three weeks, starting around Oct. 26.
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No garbage drop-off at Dryden Transfer Station Oct. 31-Nov. 6
The Dryden Transfer Station will be closed for household and commercial garbage drop-off from Oct. 31 through Friday Nov. 6. During that time, it will be open for brush and recycling only.
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Interested in being on the Veterans Advisory Board? Apply now!
The Chelan County Veterans Advisory Board has three vacancies to fill for 2027. Apply by Nov. 11.
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Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
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2401:30 PM - 02:00 PMNov 2026
Public Meeting: Certify Election
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 -
2409:30 AM - 10:30 AMNov 2026
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 -
1809:30 AM - 10:30 AMNov 2026
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 -
1209:30 AM - 10:30 AMNov 2026
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 -
0709:00 AM - 04:00 PMNov 2026
Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Nov. 7, 2026
Posted by: Solid Waste Management
Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Nov. 7
Moderate Risk Waste Facility