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Chelan County, partners plan prescribed burn this week

Update

Because of weather conditions, the prescribed burn has been delayed. It will occur April 20, depending on weather conditions.

 

The Upper Wheeler X-Bound Rx Burn is planned for April 20, weather permitting.

The burn unit is about 35 acres and will occur on Chelan County and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife lands near the Upper Wheeler Reservoir in the Stemilt Basin, about 12 miles south of Wenatchee.

The prescribed burn is expected to take one day to complete ignitions, and crews will continue mop-up and patrol for several weeks. The public may see some smoke near the Upper Wheeler Reservoir.

People can check on the status of this burn and other planned prescribed burns on the Central Washington Initiative Smoke Pilot interactive map.

The goal of the prescribed burn is to reduce fuel loading and restore forest health and wildfire resilience to a portion of the local landscape that is highly valued for water resources, wildlife habitat and recreation. It is a collaborative effort among Chelan County Natural Resources, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Wenatchee Valley Fire Department.

Last Updated: 04/19/2026 12:06 PM

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  • 12
    Aug 2026
    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
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    Aug 2026
    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
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    Aug 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

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    Aug 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - August 1, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Aug. 1

    Moderate Risk Waste Facility
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    Jul 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.