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County road crew will be chip sealing on Chumstick Highway

County road crew will be chip sealing on Chumstick Highway

On July 6, Chelan County road crews will be chip sealing portions of Chumstick Highway. Traffic impacts include flaggers, one-lane traffic, a pilot car leading vehicles, and a reduced speed limit to 35 mph.

Posted: July 01, 2020

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2020 chip sealing program to start June 23

2020 chip sealing program to start June 23

Chelan County road crews have been busy prepping roadways scheduled for chip sealing this year. Read where you can find out if road crews will be chip sealing in your area this summer.

Posted: June 15, 2020

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Wenatchee Heights Road project awarded to local contractor

Wenatchee Heights Road project awarded to local contractor

The Wenatchee Heights Road Improvement Project will begin Aug. 10, 2020, and take about 60 working days.

Posted: April 21, 2020

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West Cashmere Bridge, Goodwin Road close May 4

West Cashmere Bridge, Goodwin Road close May 4

The West Cashmere Bridge will be closed beginning May 4, 2020. The bridge will not be re-opened until fall 2021 when a new bridge is in place.

Posted: April 20, 2020

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Construction starts on West Malaga Road project

Construction starts on West Malaga Road project

UPDATE (5/14/2020): Motorists should plan for delays of up to 30 minutes in the project area on May 18-19.

Posted: March 19, 2020

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Skip a trip to the office; submit your permit online

Skip a trip to the office; submit your permit online

There's no need to visit the office if you need to submit an application to Chelan County Public Works. All applications are available online and can be submitted via email.

Posted: March 17, 2020

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Commissioners call for bids on Wenatchee Heights Road project

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.

Posted: February 26, 2020

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County awards $19.3 million contract to build new Cashmere bridge

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.

Posted: February 25, 2020

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Sandbags available at county public works shops

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.

Posted: January 30, 2020

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 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
  • 10
    Sep 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 September 10, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1