Washburn County News & Updates

This is to inform you that Washburn County is currently responding to a cyber incident that is under investigation. As part of that investigation, the county is working to determine […]

WASHINGTON — In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued June 30, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for Wisconsin businesses, private nonprofits, […]

Treatment is planned in Barron, Dunn, and Washburn counties on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, to reduce spread and negative effects of spongy moth (Lymantria dispar). Spongy moth is an invasive […]

WASHBURN COUNTY ATV TRAIL OPENER (May 22, 2026) All Washburn County ATV/UTV Trails will open for the season Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:00 AM. Trails will remain open pending […]

Effective May 13th, 2026 All County Roads in Washburn County are now open to ATV/UTV traffic. Signs are posted at all border crossings authorizing use of the County Roads and […]

Washburn County issued a press release on April 1, 2026. Click to View Press Release

Due to late-breaking developments with the federal BRIC program and new pending federal guidance that may affect our planning efforts, we will need to postpone the Hazard Mitigation Plan Local […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, Contact Carol Buck (715-468-4730) Washburn County Updates The Hazard Mitigation Plan (Shell Lake, WI) Washburn County, like the rest of Wisconsin, is vulnerable to […]

Are you ready for severe weather? Come out to a Skywarn Spotter Class to learn about severe weather safety, storm identification techniques, how YOU can help your community, and more! […]

Washburn County Forestry is offering 16 tracts for the Spring 2026 timber sale prospectus.  These 16 tracts total 1,435 acres and include approximately 50,700 tons of pulpwood and 1,487 mbf […]