Chelan County News Archive

Check out new FCZD newsletter

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.

Give Snowplows Room to Groom

Give Snowplows Room to Groom

Road crews across the county have been working to keep up on the snow systems that have been hitting our area for the past several days. Take a look at the Leavenworth Crew at work on Feb. 12, 2019.

County brooms Mission Ridge Road after reports of some tar on vehicles

County brooms Mission Ridge Road after reports of some tar on vehicles

Chelan County Public Works began brooming this week on Mission Ridge Road after receiving reports from drivers who have found a tar-like substance on their vehicles after traveling on the road. The reports come a year after the county received similar reports from the public. However, investigations this past week show the issue is less severe than last year’s event. (Posted Jan. 24, 2019)

Residents invited to Dec. 15 post-wildfire meeting

Residents invited to Dec. 15 post-wildfire meeting

Local agencies are hosting a community meeting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, for property owners in the Mad River watershed area and other interested parties impacted by this summer’s Cougar Creek Fire. The meeting is at the Entiat Fire Hall, 2200 Entiat Way.

Donation Fund

Donation Fund

The Sheriff’s Office works diligently to stretch the value of our budget by deploying personnel and equipment for the greatest benefit to our County and its citizens. Donations in the past have helped to fund purchasing a new K9, Chief for a Day uniforms, Search & Rescue supplies and other items that are critical resources necessary for local law enforcement but are not included in our county budget.

Public survey aims to help plan for natural hazards

Public survey aims to help plan for natural hazards

A newly formed steering committee is spearheading the updating of the 2011 Chelan County Multi-Jurisdiction Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The committee is asking the public to complete a short survey. The results then will be used to identify and plan for natural disasters in Chelan County.

New LED streetlights coming to Chelan County

New LED streetlights coming to Chelan County

Starting this September and lasting for about four months, Chelan County and municipal governments will be replacing streetlights with high efficiency, light-emitting diode (LED) technology. About 3,700 streetlights are being replaced using a combination of grant funding from the state and Chelan County PUD.

Save the Ox!

Save the Ox!

The Ox Lodge at Ohme Gardens has a serious lean to it - so serious that visitors are no longer permitted inside the unique, 80-year-old structure for fear it might collapse.

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 12
    Jul 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - July 12, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is July 12.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 09
    Jul 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on July 9, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 25
    Jun 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - June 25, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.
  • 11
    Jun 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on June 11, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1