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.
Chelan County News Archive
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Make a Difference Day returns Oct. 24 to Ohme Gardens
Volunteers looking to participate in the national service day Make a Difference Day (Oct. 24) are encouraged to head up to Ohme Gardens for a day of clearing underbrush and reducing wildfire fuels around the historic garden.
Post-fire hazards remain high after Little Giant Fire
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Chelan County Emergency Management and Cascadia Conservation District urge residents, landowners and recreationists to stay alert as significant post-fire hazards persist in and downstream of the Little Giant Fire area.
3-week closure coming to Beaver Hill in late September
Beaver Hill on Chumstick Highway near Plain reopens at 5 p.m. on Oct. 16. Motorists should plan for one-lane traffic with flaggers in the work zone for the week of Oct. 19.
MDNS, staff report on stop-work order in No. 1 Canyon
A stop-work order issued by Chelan County on May 3, 2022, on three parcels in No. 1 Canyon of Wenatchee, owned by Tyler Chambers, has garnered some renewed interest from the public. As a public courtesy, we are providing documents related to the case on one page for easier access.
2027 budget season is underway
The 2027 budget season gets underway in earnest the first week of October, when the Board of County Commissioners begins holding budget hearings for the more than 30 county departments.
Join us for our annual fall community meetings!
It's fall and that means we are having our annual community meetings in each of the three county districts. Meetings are Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct. 7. Each is hosted by a county commissioner. Learn more!
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.
Commissioners call for better forest management, increases in wildfire personnel
On Sept. 8, the Board of County Commissioners voted to send a letter to U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, and U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier with recommendations and requests related to wildfire firefighting and forest management in Chelan County. Read the letter.
Stormwater improvements coming to Arizona Boulevard in Malaga
On Sept. 8, a contractor will begin installing stormwater drainage improvements on Arizona Boulevard in Malaga, where standing water has long been an issue for motorists and homeowners. The five-week project will cause road closures and detours.
RFP: NCW Regional Crisis Response Center
Chelan County is requesting proposals from qualified organizations to support the development and operation of a four-county, regional 24/7 Crisis Response Center serving adults experiencing behavioral health crises. RFPs are due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 18.
Call for Bids: Tree removal
Chelan County Economic Services seeks proposals for tree removal services to remove 107 black poplars at Wenatchee River County Park. Bids are due by Sept. 14.
Learn the facts on the Coroner's Office at free presentation on Sept. 22
Join Chief Deputy Coroner Faye Fetters on Sept. 22 for a free presentation titled "Coroner's Office: Fact or Fiction."
Stop in at Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day on Sept. 12
Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 12. Stop in for free activities and to learn more about the county-owned airport.
Interested in transportation in Manson? Take our survey!
Are you interested in future transportation in Manson and how it impacts the local schools? Please take a few minutes to complete our online survey.
County secures grant to begin assessment of woody debris at Lake Chelan
Chelan County Natural Resources has secured a $130,000 grant that will be used to complete a comprehensive assessment of the ongoing woody debris problem on Lake Chelan.
CCSO Enhances Event Safety with Drone Detection Technology
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is continuing its commitment to responsible and effective use of technology with the addition of a Dronetag RIDER to the CCSO Drone Team.
Application period for lodging tax-funded events, marketing grants now open
Chelan County is accepting applications for lodging tax event and marketing grants for 2027. The application period closes at 5 p.m. on Oct. 1.
Coroner to hold Sept. 2 graveside service for unclaimed remains
The Chelan County Coroner’s Office invites the community to attend a graveside service that will lay to rest the unclaimed cremated remains of people currently in the care of the office. The service is 2 p.m. Sept. 2 at Evergreen Memorial Park and Mausoleum in East Wenatchee.