Chelan County News Archive

County launches tourism perception survey

County launches tourism perception survey

SURVEY: Chelan County has commissioned a comprehensive study on the impacts of tourism. Join us in gathering information for the study by completing a brief online survey.

Skip the Sparks this July 4th

Skip the Sparks this July 4th

Local fire personnel are urging the public to obey fireworks bans in Chelan and Douglas counties to avoid sparking a fire under already wildfire-prone conditions.

New road superintendent takes the wheel at Public Works

New road superintendent takes the wheel at Public Works

After 13 years, there’s about to be a change in leadership at Chelan County Public Works’ road maintenance department. Brad Harn, the road maintenance superintendent, retires at the end of the month after 36 years at the county. Replacing him is Ed Grant, who has been with the county nearly 27 years.

Tollackson named Healthcare Professional of the Year

Tollackson named Healthcare Professional of the Year

On June 11, Billye Tollackson, health care manager for the Chelan County Regional Justice Center, was honored with the Healthcare Professional of the Year Award at the National Institute for Jail Operations' JAILCON25 Western Regional Conference. Read more about Tollackson and why she has chosen to make a career out of caring for the incarcerated at the county jail.

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee seeks 1 new member

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee seeks 1 new member

Chelan County seeks people who are interested in filling a two-year term on the county’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, a voluntary board that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on the allocation of tax dollars generated by overnight stays in the county’s unincorporated areas. Applications are due by June 30.

Current fire hazard designation and restrictions

Current fire hazard designation and restrictions

Chelan County uses a system of fire danger ratings and fire restrictions to inform the public of both conditions and restrictions during fire season, which is typically June 1 to Oct. 1. Read more to learn what rating has been designated and what restrictions are being enforced.

Learn to spot noxious weeds in our foothills

Learn to spot noxious weeds in our foothills

The Chelan County Noxious Weed Board is partnering with the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust to offer a free, hands-on Noxious Weed Identification Workshop on June 12. Learn how to register.

County kicks off community meetings on Comprehensive Plan Update

County kicks off community meetings on Comprehensive Plan Update

Chelan County kicked off the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update with a series of three public meetings in May. Chelan County Community Development, which is leading the comprehensive plan update, anticipates a second set of public open house events or meetings following the release of the Comprehensive Plan in 2026.

Special 3 Day Filing period begins May 20, 2025

Special 3 Day Filing period begins May 20, 2025

Skip Moore, Chelan County Auditor, announces several offices had a void in candidacy. The offices listed below had no candidate file. A Special 3 Day Filing period will begin at 8:00 AM the 20th of May and will end at 5:00 PM May 22, online or in person at the County Elections Office, located in the County Courthouse, 350 Orondo Ave. Suite 306 Level 3, Wenatchee WA. Only filings for offices with a void in candidacy will be accepted.

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 08
    Aug 2025
    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
  • 05
    Aug 2025
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations
  • 02
    Aug 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Aug. 2, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Aug. 2.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 29
    Jul 2025
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.

  • 28
    Jul 2025
    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.