Chelan County Public Works

06/01/2026

Get all department updates during our system-wide failure at Chelan County Government. Just a reminder, we are not receiving emails, telephone calls or documents at this time.

Because of our ongoing system-wide failure here at the county, Public Works is cancelling, until further notice, a call for RFQs (requests for qualifications) for the Burch Mountain Storm Drain Condition Assessment.

A project of the Chelan County Surface and Stormwater Management Utility, the assessment of the storm drain will be readvertised when our computers, phones and email are back up and running. We apologize for the inconvenience.

06/01/2026

THIS WEEK: The Cashmere crew is ditching on Stine Hill Road, from Cashmere to Dryden. Watch for one-lane, flagger-controlled traffic in the work zone. Plan for minor traffic delays.

In the Chelan District, crews are grading North Butte Road. They are also brushing and repairing potholes across the district.

Wenatchee crews are repairing potholes across the district. And the Cashmere crew is also repairing potholes and cutting brush throughout that district.

05/30/2026

CALL FOR BIDS: Beaver Hill Slide Emergency Repairs Project (CRP 766)

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Chelan County Commissioners at its office at 400 Douglas St., in Wenatchee until 9:30 a.m. on June 23 and there publicly opened and read as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard for:

This Contract provides for the improvement of the Beaver Hill Slide Emergency Repairs Project, by removing existing guardrail, installing structural earth wall, CSBC, HMA Cl. 3/8 In. PG64-28, erosion control blanket, beam guardrail, pavement markings, and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.

The Chelan County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Project plans and specifications may be viewed at www.questcdn.com (Quest Job No. 10227206). A hard copy of the project plans and specifications can be obtained from the office of the Chelan County Public Works Department, 316 Washington St., Suite 402, Wenatchee, Washington, 98801. Public Works’ telephone number is 509.667.6415. A non-refundable $50 fee is required in advance for each hard copy of the plans.

Due to an indefinite technical outage throughout the county offices, if you are unable to contact Public Works by phone, email questions to [email protected].

A bid deposit of 5% of the bid shall accompany each bid. Each bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked on the outside: SEALED BID FOR CRP 766, Beaver Hill Slide Emergency Repairs Project. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids for cause.

05/29/2026

Sorry, everyone. We don't yet have a timeline on when systems will be back up. If you need to speak to someone in the office, come visit us. As for our road crews, they never stop! 💪

As an update to the Memorial Day weekend malware event: Chelan County’s departments and offices will continue to work with some limitations next week as its IT department and forensic specialists work to securely restore affected systems.

We do not yet have a timeline on when systems will be back up and our investigation to determine the nature and scope of the event remains ongoing.

“Offices and departments got creative this week, putting together workarounds so they can be open and serve the public,” said Commissioner Shon Smith, chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. “We are making progress, but our phones, email and other systems will be down next week. We are asking the public to be patient with us at this time and, if you need a county department, visit the office in person so we can assist you.”

If you have business with a Chelan County office, please remember to bring cash or a check for payments. Offices are open; only the Sheriff’s Office counter is closed to the public.

Keep up on specific updates from individual departments on the Chelan County Government page, where updates are posted daily.

05/29/2026

ROAD ALERT: West Malaga Road in Malaga, from Golf Course Road to Hamlin Road is closed because of an accident. A power line is across the intersection of West Malaga Road and Shaw Road. Avoid the area until a crew is able to remove that line. The closure is expected to be a few hours.

05/28/2026

A ban on the outdoor burning of yard waste starts June 1 in the unincorporated, lower elevation areas of Chelan County. (Called the Valley Zone.) If you see one of these signs with the June 1 date, that's the area impacted.

Remember, fireworks are banned!

05/26/2026

UPDATE ON SYSTEM-WIDE FAILURE: Our website, computers and phone system are still down. However, road maintenance is going on as usual!

If you are visiting the Dryden Transfer Station, please bring check or cash (exact amounts) or use an already established account with us. The Moderate Risk Waste Facility is up and running as well.

If you need a driveway permit, the office is open. Again, please bring cash or check.

If you have a service request, please post below and we will get those to the foremen.

Thank you for your patience. Please know we continue to work hard to keep your roads safe!

Full updates on the system-wide failure at Chelan County are at Chelan County Emergency Management and Chelan County Government

05/24/2026

Chelan County’s networks have been hacked by malware. This impacts all departments within Chelan County government. As a precaution, we have shut down our network, computers and telephone system across all departments. Our IT department is working closely with our security partners to bring the system back up; however, we have no timeline on when this will happen.

The malware was detected at about 10 a.m. this morning by Chelan County IT. At this time, we do not know the extent or the full scope of the damage. Because offices are closed on Monday, we expect to have an update for you on Tuesday.

If you have an emergency, you can call Rivercom 911. This problem should not slow down responses to calls by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office. Everbridge notifications are still active but may have slight delays because we will be going through a third party.

If you have critical business with one of our departments, please come in and speak with someone in that department during our regular hours.

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05/22/2026

This Memorial Day, we celebrate service, sacrifice, and selflessness. A heartfelt thank you from Chelan County to our vets and their families.

County offices will be closed on May 25 for Memorial Day. The Board of County Commissioners will be in session only on Tuesday.

05/20/2026

UPDATE: We are back open.

ORIGINAL POST: Dryden Transfer Station is not accepting loads due to an equipment problem. Metal and brush only.