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Public Works has surplus equipment up for auction

Public Works has surplus equipment up for auction

Surplus equipment from Chelan County Public Works will be included in an online auction on Sept. 28.

Posted: September 14, 2023

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County engineers win prestigious statewide honor

County engineers win prestigious statewide honor

The Washington State County Road Administration Board announced recently that Paula Cox, PE, and Josh Patrick, PE, of Chelan County Public Works have been named co-recipients of the 2023 Project Manager of the Year award for their work on the West Cashmere Bridge replacement project.

Posted: August 31, 2023

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Chumstick Hwy projects starts August 7

Chumstick Hwy projects starts August 7

Chumstick Highway Phase V, the road improvement project between Plain and Leavenworth, begins Monday, Aug. 7. Motorists are advised that two other road construction projects will be occurring in the Leavenworth area during the county's project. Read more to learn about traffic impacts.

Posted: August 04, 2023

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Changes coming Aug. 1 in Public Works payment processes

Changes coming Aug. 1 in Public Works payment processes

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.

Posted: July 06, 2023

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Summer is road striping season

Summer is road striping season

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.

Posted: June 07, 2023

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Passion for ‘big trucks’ drives O’Brien’s career with Public Works

Passion for ‘big trucks’ drives O’Brien’s career with Public Works

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.

Posted: March 30, 2023

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It’s time to start watching for weight restrictions on county roads

It’s time to start watching for weight restrictions on county roads

It’s that time of the year again, when the warming temps may bring temporary weight restrictions on county roads. Do you know when you need a Special Motor Vehicle Permit? Read more.

Posted: February 08, 2023

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Commissioners pass balanced budget for 2023

Commissioners pass balanced budget for 2023

On Dec. 19, the Board of County Commissioners passed a balanced budget for 2023. Departments anticipate expenses of $51.5 million next year.

Posted: December 19, 2022

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Do your part: Remove vehicles parked along shoulder of county roads

Do your part: Remove vehicles parked along shoulder of county roads

Please do your part in keeping motorists – and snowplow drivers – safe this winter season by removing vehicles parked along the shoulder of the county road.

Posted: December 02, 2022

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 18
    Oct 2024
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots will be mailed to voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Ballots will be mailed to voters

  • 18
    Oct 2024
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Voting Center is open for 18 days in Election's Office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Voting Center is open for 18 days in Election's Office

  • 16
    Oct 2024
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - October 16, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person
  • 11
    Oct 2024
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Local Voters Pamphlet mailed to voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Local Voters' Pamphlet mailed to voters.

  • 02
    Oct 2024
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - October 2, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person