FCZD completes 2019 Annual Progress Report
Read the 2019 FCZD Annual Progress Report to learn what the district has accomplished this past year and what projects are underway.
Chelan County News Archive
Backyard Fruit Tree Removal Program
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.
Commissioners call for bids on Wenatchee Heights Road project
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.
County awards $19.3 million contract to build new Cashmere bridge
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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Sandbags available at county public works shops
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.
County to build second tipping floor at Dryden Transfer Station
Bids are due on Feb. 25 for the construction of a second tipping floor at the Dryden Transfer Station.
Businesses with hazardous waste have a new option for disposal
Clean Harbors Environmental Services of Kent, a contractor with Chelan County Public Works, will be visiting the area about once a month to pick up hazardous material from businesses at the county’s new Moderate Risk Waste Facility. Appointments for pick-up must be scheduled with Clean Harbors.
Fona Sugg Awarded Court Manager of the Year
Des Moines Municipal Court Administrator Jennefer Johnson and Chelan County Superior Court Administrator Fona Sugg were both named as the 2019 Court Manager of the Year at the BJA/CMC joint meeting on November 15. The award, established in 1987, honors an outstanding court manager for their exemplary contributions to the administration of justice in our courts.
Commissioners call for bids on new West Cashmere Bridge
The Board of Chelan County Commissioners on Tuesday called for bids to be received on the West Cashmere Bridge Replacement Project, the largest project the county’s road department has ever undertaken. Bids are due Jan. 21.
New Moderate Risk Waste Facility opens Dec. 6
The new Moderate Risk Waste Facility is open year round to all Chelan County residents.
I-976 Changes to Vehicle Licensing Fees
Originally scheduled for a 12/5/19 effective date, the initiative has been the target of more than one lawsuit. An injunction gives parties the opportunity to challenge or defend the validity of I-976. The current fee structure must remain in place unless a judge rules otherwise.
Work to replace South Wenatchee stormwater pipe begins Oct. 21
A contractor for Chelan County begins work on Monday, Oct. 21, replacing a failing stormwater pipe on South Wenatchee Avenue, near Boodry Street. About 650 feet of stormwater pipe will be replaced. Heavy rains this summer caused sinkholes to form along the deteriorated pipe, exposing the problem.
Fees to increase Oct. 11 at Leavenworth brush drop-off site
The fees charged at the Chelan County brush drop-off site in Leavenworth will increase beginning Oct. 11.
County to replace stormwater pipe on portion of South Wenatchee Avenue
Chelan County Public Works will replace about 1,000 feet of stormwater pipe in the South Wenatchee area after a second sinkhole in two months formed on South Wenatchee Avenue near Boodry Street. A steel plate has been placed over the sinkhole for the time being.
Debris removal begins Sept. 16 at South Lakeshore Road's Slide Ridge
A contractor for Chelan County begins work on Monday, Sept. 16, on South Lakeshore Road at Lake Chelan, removing debris from the catch basin and channels at Slide Ridge.
Critical Areas Brochure
Critical Areas Brochure
Road Alert: South Wenatchee Avenue
A road closure on South Wenatchee Avenue – just before the bridge between Boodry and Beuzer streets – will remain in place for the unforeseeable future while Chelan County Public Works, in coordination with the county’s Surface and Stormwater Management Utility, evaluates how best to address a large sinkhole in the roadway.
August 8 Open House: Wenatchee Heights Road Improvement Project
Chelan County Public Works will hold an open house 5 to 6:30 p.m. on August 8 for people looking to learn more about the Wenatchee Heights Road Improvement Project. Construction on the project is planned for summer 2020.
Construction on the Yodelin Creek project to start July 8, last into October
Construction begins on July 8 on the Yodelin Creek Culvert Replacement project, which will remove two damaged culverts on Stevens Road and replace them with a single-span bridge. A detour route will be in place for local traffic only when Stevens Road is closed for construction.
June 27 Open House: West Malaga Road Intersections
Chelan County Public Works invites the public to an open house on June 27 that will provide information about the West Malaga Road Intersections project. The open house is 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Malaga Fire Station, 3760 W. Malaga Road.
Check out new FCZD newsletter
The Chelan County Flood Control Zone District recently released its first newsletter. The goal of the annual newsletter is to not only update you on the FCZD and its projects but also pass along important safety reminders, information about ongoing projects and local resources.
Roads identified for 2019 chip sealing season
The Chelan County 2019 Road Preservation Program is underway. Read which county roads are scheduled for chip sealing this summer.
Rates to increase June 1 at transfer stations
Beginning June 1, a variety of rates are increasing at the Chelan and Dryden transfer stations to cover increasing operating and disposal costs.