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5-month road project starts June 5 on Chiwawa Loop

5-month road project starts June 5 on Chiwawa Loop

Chelan County Public Works reminds residents that work begins June 5 on the Chiwawa Loop Phase III road reconstruction project.

Posted: June 02, 2017

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UPDATE: Squilchuck Road closure this week

UPDATE: Squilchuck Road closure this week

A nearly half-mile stretch of Squilchuck Road that was closed on May 22 so Chelan County Public Works crews could install a culvert will be reopened on May 23 to one-lane traffic.

Posted: May 19, 2017

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New movement occurring on Whispering Ridge

New movement occurring on Whispering Ridge

A geotechnical firm retained by Chelan County is picking up some increasing movement in the Whispering Ridge slide area in Wenatchee.

Posted: April 14, 2017

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Chumstick Highway safety project to install traffic safety signs

Chumstick Highway safety project to install traffic safety signs

Work began May 8 on the installation of more than 300 new roadway safety signs along Chumstick Highway. Motorists should expect one-lane, pilot car-controlled traffic in the area where crews will be working each day. Motorists may experience minor delays of up to 15 minutes

Posted: April 07, 2017

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Draft Transportation Element expected to be finished in June

Draft Transportation Element expected to be finished in June

A Draft Transportation Element, an important piece of the county's Comprehensive Plan update, is now available for review. The public comment period is closed.

Posted: March 14, 2017

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Burch Mountain, Horse Lake roads to open March 31

Burch Mountain, Horse Lake roads to open March 31

Burch Mountain and Horse Lake roads will re-open on Friday, March 31. Portions of the two roads are closed to traffic every winter to prevent road damages from seasonal weather conditions, including freezing and thawing.

Posted: February 15, 2017

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Winter Reminder: Do Not Park Cars Along the Roadway During the Winter

Winter Reminder: Do Not Park Cars Along the Roadway During the Winter

Winter Reminder: It's still winter in these parts, and that means county crews are deep into snow plowing season. Orchard owners and foremen are reminded to ask their crews not to park vehicles in the county right-of-way. Cars parked along the roadway hamper snowplowing efforts.

Posted: January 31, 2017

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Warming temps, rain could bring flooding and ice jams

Warming temps, rain could bring flooding and ice jams

The National Weather Service is forecasting warmer temperatures and possible rain this week – weather conditions that may lead to the formation of hazardous ice jams and flooding along the county’s rivers and streams.

Posted: January 13, 2017

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Chelan County invites public to comment on transportation needs

Chelan County invites public to comment on transportation needs

What will Chelan County's transportation system look like in 20 years? The County invites the public to comment on its transportation needs. Send your comments to public.works@co.chelan.wa.us.

Posted: November 18, 2016

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 04
    Oct 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Oct. 4, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Oct. 4.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 24
    Sep 2025
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Official Logic and Accuracy Test of Voting System and Accessible Voting Unit (AVU) Demonstration

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 24
    Sep 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - September 24, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.
  • 19
    Sep 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots mailed for military, overseas and out of state voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Ballots mailed for Military, Overseas and Out of State voters

  • 19
    Sep 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Wenatchee Kennel Club Scent Trials - September

    Posted by: Chelan County Expo Center

    Wenatchee Kennel Club Dog Show

    Chelan County Expo Center
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