Join us for fall community meetings!
Fall community meetings, when the commissioners and county staff come to you, are Oct. 14-16.
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Chelan County Connection!
This week, Chelan County Commissioner Shon Smith talks about tax increment financing -- TIF -- and the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority's attempt to take some $103 million in county tax dollars away from county programs and services for the next 25 years. Smith calls on the community to contact the regional port to put a pause on its plans and think about the consequences that taking the money from the county, its road fund and junior taxing districts will have. Listen in and make a Chelan County Connection! @ChelanCountyGov
Homeless Housing Task Force seeks board members who have experienced homelessness
The Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force, which sets priorities for homeless services and programs in the two counties, seeks new members who have the personal experience of being without a home. Applications are due by Oct. 17.
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Comments open on Homeless Housing Strategic Plan; public hearing is Nov. 3
The Board of Chelan County Commissioners will be holding a public hearing Nov. 3 at the administration building in Wenatchee. Written comments are due by Nov. 3.
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County extends burning ban, fire restrictions
The ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated Chelan County has been extended through Oct. 15 because of the dry conditions and current wildfires burning in the county.
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| 25C08420 Chelan House Fire Released: 08/27/2025 |
| 25C04728 - Chelan County Sheriff’s Office leads and coordinates the in-depth investigation into the death of three children, and search for the suspect. Released: 08/19/2025 |
| Balsam Root Fire Arrest Released: 08/12/2025 |
Scrap metal yard at Dryden Transfer Station closing for a month
Beginning Sept. 24, the Dryden Transfer Station will not be taking any scrap metal loads because its recycling yard will be under construction. The yard will re-open Oct. 21.
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Warning: Email scam targets Community Development customers
Chelan County Community Development is alerting the public to an email scam reported recently by a local resident. The department reminds customers that it will never send you an invoice via email.
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Comments open for Mission Ridge expansion’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Chelan County is accepting comments until Oct. 21 on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed expansion at Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort. A public workshop on the DEIS will be held Sept. 22 at Confluence Technology Center. No public comment will be taken at the workshop; however, people have three ways to submit written comments.
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Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
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1210:00 AM - 12:00 PMNov 2025
Chelan County Civil Service Commission
Posted by: Human Resources
The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on November 12, 2025
Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1 -
1112:00 PM - 03:00 PMNov 2025
Veterans Day BBQ
Posted by: Veterans Program
The Public and Veterans are invited to the annual Veterans Day BBQ!
Pybus Public Market, Events Center -
0709:30 AM - 10:30 AMNov 2025
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 -
0409:00 AM - 08:00 PMNov 2025
Election Day
Posted by: Chelan County Elections
Election Day
Please see Ballot Drop Locations -
0109:00 AM - 04:00 PMNov 2025
Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Nov. 1, 2025
Posted by: Solid Waste Management
Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Nov. 1.
Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility