This news item has been updated. The West Cashmere Bridge's “in-water window,” or the time allowed for Chelan County’s contractor to complete work in the Wenatchee River, begins on July 15 and runs through Sept. 30.
On July 6, Chelan County road crews will be chip sealing portions of Chumstick Highway. Traffic impacts include flaggers, one-lane traffic, a pilot car leading vehicles, and a reduced speed limit to 35 mph.
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, a statewide mandatory face covering order goes into effect in Washington beginning June 26.
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Chelan County road crews have been busy prepping roadways scheduled for chip sealing this year. Read where you can find out if road crews will be chip sealing in your area this summer.
The FCZD was awarded $180,000 from a federal post-fire grant program that supports wildfire recovery. The money will be used to up size three culverts on Antoine Creek Road, helping to minimize future post-fire flooding.
The Chelan County FCZD publishes an e-newsletter once a year. The 2020 newsletter is now online.
From June 1 through June 10, the Dryden Transfer Station will be closed to all customers so a contractor can make needed repairs. The facility will re-open on June 11.
Commissioners on April 28 approved a call for bids on a brush grinding contract for the brush sites at the Dryden and Chelan transfer stations as well as at the Leavenworth site.
The Wenatchee Heights Road Improvement Project will begin Aug. 10, 2020, and take about 60 working days.
The West Cashmere Bridge will be closed beginning May 4, 2020. The bridge will not be re-opened until fall 2021 when a new bridge is in place.
The Chelan-Douglas Health District, Chelan County and Douglas County have formed a unified Emergency Operations Center. The goal of the unified response is to provide the most efficient regional response to the Coronavirus pandemic, or COVID-19...
Drop-off brush yards at both the Dryden and Chelan transfer stations are now closed to the general public in response to social distancing policies that have been mandated by the governor.
UPDATE (5/14/2020): Motorists should plan for delays of up to 30 minutes in the project area on May 18-19.
There's no need to visit the office if you need to submit an application to Chelan County Public Works. All applications are available online and can be submitted via email.
This morning the Chelan County Board of Commissioners have taken the step of signing an Emergency Declaration Resolution in regards to the COVID 19 virus. Chelan County now has two confirmed cases of the COVID 19 virus in our County, and the precautionary measures put in place by the Governor and the Federal Government have impacted our community. By signing this resolution local businesses and non-profits will now have access to potential State and Federal assistance. The Chelan County Commissioners are encouraging residents to remain cautious and aware and to do everything possible to help one another during this difficult time.
UPDATED 3/26/20: Out of an abundance of caution over COVID-19, hours and services at both the Dryden and Chelan transfer stations have been reduced for the general public. Brush yards are closed to the general public at the two facilities.
Read the 2019 FCZD Annual Progress Report to learn what the district has accomplished this past year and what projects are underway.
The Chelan-Douglas Horticultural Pest and Disease Department will be kicking off our free Backyard Fruit Tree Removal Program on March 9th, 2020. The program runs from March through October each year in both Chelan and Douglas Counties.
UPDATED: The bid opening date for the Wenatchee Heights Road Improvement Project has been moved back to April 14. Construction is expected to start in August and take 60 working days.
UPDATED: A $19.3 million contract was awarded to SB Structures of Seattle for the construction of the new West Cashmere Bridge. An open house planned for the project has been cancelled.
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Sandbag materials are available for Chelan County residents at county-owned public works maintenance shops. Residents who have an immediate need for sandbags because of high runoff or snowmelt issues can call the public works maintenance district of which they reside to set up a time to fill and pick up the sandbags.
Bids are due on Feb. 25 for the construction of a second tipping floor at the Dryden Transfer Station.
Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
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By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801Posted by: Community Development
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The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on May 14, 2025.
Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1Posted by: Chelan County Elections
Final day to withdraw from the ballot
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Lot drawing for candidates placement on the ballot.
Chelan County Elections Office