Beginning Aug. 1, Chelan County Public Works will no longer be able to accept payments on permits and fees after 1 p.m. on Fridays. Payment will continue to be taken during regular hours Monday through Thursday and before 1 p.m. on Fridays.
On July 13, people are invited to an evening of community conversation and fun activities while learning how to better protect themselves from the impacts of wildfire smoke. Attend the live event 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Pybus Public Market or join the live-streaming event at the Chelan Fire Hall.
The Chelan County Fire Marshal's Office reminds the public that fireworks are banned throughout the county. We ask that you skip those backyard fireworks and take in a professional display at a community celebration.
Roadway striping plays a valuable role in efforts to keep travelers safe on the roadway. The Traffic Safety crew of Chelan County Public Works re-stripes more than 800 miles of county roads and intersections annually.
A $150,000 grant as part of the Society for Ecological Restoration’s (SER) Standards-based Ecological Restoration in Action program will be used to make a variety of structural and environmental improvements to the 12-acre Malaga Community Park. Chelan County is providing a $160,000 match.
Beginning July 1, the fee for map recordings will increase by $36, or to $100 per map recording.
Beginning June 1, Community Development begins accepting applications for new short-term rentals looking to operate in areas of Chelan County that have not met the short-term rental cap. The application period opens annually from June 1 through July 31 and applies to Tier 2 and Tier 3 short-term rentals.
Chelan/Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners invite all to join them in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Extension Master Gardener Program. A Garden Fairewill be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 10 at the Community Education Garden in Wenatchee.
Chelan County commissioners awarded $776,436 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of local agencies that will use the money for capital projects that support tourist-related activities. Read more for a list of those successful agencies and their projects.
Chelan County Commissioner Tiffany Gering, who represents District 3, will host a community meeting on May 18 in Chelan. The event will be 5 to 7 p.m. at Chelan City Hall, 135 E. Johnson Ave. Joining her will be the directors of Community Development, Public Works and Natural Resources.
The Board of County Commissioners signed a Master Good Neighbor Agreement with the U.S. Forest Service, creating a unique federal-to-county partnership in the state of Washington.
Community Development will no longer be accepting paper copies of building permit submittals. Learn about more changes at the county's planning and development department.
The Chelan County Veterans Program is hosting a community blood drive on June 9 with the American Red Cross. The blood drive is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, 1206 N. Wenatchee Ave. Make an appointment today if you'd like to donate blood.
For his longtime dedication to building a stronger Malaga community, the late Herb Gardner was honored by Chelan County commissioners, who proclaimed a day in his honor. Herb Gardner Day will be celebrated on May 10, 2023.
Five employees of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center were recently recognized for their life-saving efforts this past year. They were recognized on April 19 at the Wenatchee Valley Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony.
On May 1, Chelan County Regional Justice Center staff reported an assault by two inmates on a corrections deputy inside the jail. The Wenatchee Police Department responded as the agency of jurisdiction. The press release is from WPD.
Chelan County is developing a plan to identify and recommend improvements for how the County provides access for people with disabilities. Give your input by completing a survey or attending a May 11 listening session.
Among the highlights of the 2022 Annual Progress Report of the Chelan County Flood Control District is the completion of the new bridge at Slide Ridge at Lake Chelan. Read the annual report to learn what the district accomplished in 2022.
Construction was completed in March on four new debris basins on the upper portion of No. 1 Canyon Road in Wenatchee. The basins will detain and release reoccurring, debris-laden floodwaters that often strike the canyon following rain events or during heavy snowmelt.
Chelan County fire inspectors and investigators Kyle Osburn and Maddy Tibbetts recently earned both their Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector 2 certifications from the International Code Council.
A program of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, the Digital Navigator Program helps eligible veterans and their families connect to their earned benefits, healthcare and other supportive services by providing laptops and cell phones as well as digital training.
A long-time passion for big trucks steered Donna O’Brien to Chelan County Public Works 14 years ago. While O’Brien is not the first woman at Chelan County Public Works to command a Kenworth T800 dump truck, she currently is the only one and one of only a handful over the years.
The public is invited to join in the “Restore the Shore” effort on March 25, when volunteers will gather for a communitywide beach cleanup at Lake Chelan.
Deanna Walter, Chelan County assessor and interim director of Chelan County Community Development, is the new permanent director of the county’s planning and building department. She will step down from her elected position on March 31.
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.