During the winter months, Chelan County Public Works crews are focused on keeping roads clear of snow and ice for the safety of travelers. But there are three common misconceptions about the County’s snow removal process that seem to hit with every first snowfall.
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The public is invited to pick up a free KN95 mask at one of several distribution spots around Chelan and Douglas counties. Made available by the Chelan County Department of Emergency Management, the KN95 respiratory masks feature multi-layer protection against fine particulate, including particulate related to smoke from wildfires.
More than 26 tons of household hazardous waste has been collected since the beginning of the year at the new Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility.
In summer 2021, the FCZD will build a series of four flood debris basins on property at the end of No. 1 Canyon Road. Learn more about this important project on the online open house we've created.
UPDATE 9/29/20: Paving on Wenatchee Heights Road starts Sept. 29 and is expected to go into early the following week.
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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.
Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
Posted by: Community Development
By Zoom Video Conference or in person.Posted by: Chelan County Expo Center
Wenatchee Kennel Club Dog Show
Chelan County Expo CenterPosted by: Human Resources
The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on September 10, 2025.
Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1Posted by: Solid Waste Management
Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Sept. 6.
Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste FacilityPosted by: Community Development
By Zoom Video Conference or in person.