Chelan County declares state of emergency following flooding, wind storm
In response to the recent rain and windstorms that caused damage across the county on Dec. 10, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County.
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Chelan County Connection!
We're just gonna call it -- Coroner Wayne Harris is the most popular elected official in Chelan County! He's served the community for five terms and more than 20 years. He's been beside hundreds of families, showing compassion and patience, when they are at their lowest. As he heads to retirement on Dec. 31, Wayne tells us what he's liked best about his unique office. How has his job changed over the past two decades? What are his plans for retirement? Listen in, wish Wayne a happy retirement and make a Chelan County Connection! @ChelanCountyGov
Sandbags available at county public works shops
Sandbag materials are available for Chelan County residents at county-owned public works maintenance shops. Residents who need sandbags due to high runoff or snowmelt issues can visit the county maintenance district where they reside to fill and pick up sandbags.
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Annual call for proposed map amendments to Comp Plan
Community Development is accepting proposed map amendments to the county’s Comprehensive Plan for 2026 processing. Proposed map amendments are due to the department by 5 p.m. on March 2.
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Warning: Email scam targets Public Works customers
Chelan County Public Works is alerting the public to an email scam reported by two local residents.
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| 25C08420 Chelan House Fire Released: 08/27/2025 |
| 25C04728 - Chelan County Sheriff’s Office leads and coordinates the in-depth investigation into the death of three children, and search for the suspect. Released: 08/19/2025 |
| Balsam Root Fire Arrest Released: 08/12/2025 |
Coordinated Entry program program receives Projects of Impact award
Coordinated Entry, a local program that serves as the access point to services for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of homelessness, was recently recognized by the Washington State Association of Counties. Read more about this unique two-county program.
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Report: Wildfires the highest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Chelan County
The massive plumes of smoke created by large wildfires contain enough carbon pollution to dwarf all other sources of greenhouse gases generated in the county, according to a recently completed Chelan County greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Get the full report here.
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Chelan County Fair director honored with statewide award
Karen Welch, director of the Chelan County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, recently was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Washington State Fairs Association. She received the award last month at the association’s conference in Wenatchee.
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Upcoming events and schedules at the county!
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1410:00 AM - 12:00 PMJan 2026
Chelan County Civil Service Commission
Posted by: Human Resources
The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on January 14, 2026.
Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1 -
0309:00 AM - 04:00 PMJan 2026
Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Jan. 3, 2026
Posted by: Solid Waste Management
Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Jan. 3
Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility