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Heads up: Annual transmission line inspections start this week

by Rachel Hansen | Jun 01, 2026

Residents may see a helicopter flying low and slowly over high-voltage power lines starting Monday, June 1, depending on weather conditions. Chelan PUD is conducting a routine, annual inspection over 300 miles of transmission lines.

On Monday, crews plan to fly from Cashmere to Stevens Pass. On Tuesday, the crew will inspect lines in Wenatchee, Malaga, Entiat, Chelan and Manson. 

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