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.
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.
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.
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.
Join Chief Deputy Coroner Faye Fetters on Sept. 22 for a free presentation titled "Coroner's Office: Fact or Fiction."
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Out of concern for potential new wildfires and limited firefighting resources, Chelan County has closed Horse Lake Road in Wenatchee, which leads to the popular Horse Lake Reserve. No date for reopening has been determined.
The city of Wenatchee and Chelan County have reached a settlement that resolves the ongoing litigation between the two jurisdictions and re-establishes a framework for housing city inmates at the county jail.
On August 17, 2026, at approximately 9:40 pm, a Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle observed traveling at an estimated 80-100 mph on East Woodin Avenue in Chelan. The vehicle failed to yield and continued southbound on SR150 before entering US Hwy 97 and crossing into Douglas County.
Missing person who had been reported missing from Wenatchee, found near Lake Wenatchee.
The annual renewal window for existing short-term rentals in Chelan County is Sept. 1 through Oct. 31.
There is a proposal before the Chelan and Douglas County commissioners to merge the Chelan County Veteran Services Office and the Douglas County Veteran Services Office through an interlocal agreement. Please read the proposal and take an online survey hosted by Douglas County Veteran Services.
The Board of County Commissioners has sent a letter to Gov. Bob Ferguson, requesting a funding partnership be formed between Chelan County and the state to pay for repairs to Company Creek Road in Stehekin. Read the letter.
Eleven recipients of the Purple Heart were honored on Aug. 7 at the region’s third annual Purple Heart Community Ceremony. Read who they are and what was said about each at the emotional ceremony.
Auditor seeks citizens to serve on “For” and “Against” committee for local ballot measures appearing in the November General Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet.
On the evening of Friday, August 7, the Little Giant Fire became highly active in the upper Entiat Valley under Red Flag Warning conditions. Despite the best efforts of firefighters, there were structures destroyed.
A state of emergency has been declared by the Board of County Commissioners in response to the Little Giant Fire that was initially ignited in northwestern Chelan County.
For the third consecutive year, the North Central Washington community will gather on National Purple Heart Day on Aug. 7 to honor local Purple Heart recipients throughout the region.
Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
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Ballots will be mailed to voters
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Chelan County Auditor’s OfficePosted by: Chelan County Elections
Local Voters' Pamphlet mailed to voters.
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Malaga Fire StationPosted by: Solid Waste Management
Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Oct. 3
Moderate Risk Waste Facility