Washburn County News & Updates

County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Board Room, Shell Lake WI. Click to View Packet

County Board of Supervisors Meeting February 18, 2025 6:00 p.m. Washburn County Government Center – County Board Room Click to View Packet

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Washburn County has one of the highest incidence rates of CO poisoning in the state, according to Wisconsin Department of Health Services statistics. During the winter months, we tend to […]

WASHBURN COUNTY — Washburn County is calling all dedicated residents to step up and make a difference in their community! The District 19 Washburn County Board Supervisor seat is now open, […]

We’re excited to introduce the newly redesigned Washburn County Government website! Our goal with this update is to provide residents and visitors with quick and efficient access to the resources […]

Plat Books Plat books are available for sale at the County Clerk’s office. (courthouse, Shell Lake). We will gladly mail them to you at a cost of $25.00* each plus an additional $10.00 […]

September 28, 2016 – Much confusion is centered around the October 1, 2016 potential allowances for Off-Highway Motorcycles on state funded ATV trails.  Per County Ordinance, all Washburn County ATV trails […]

Washburn County Forestry Annual Reports and Annual Work Plans are available in pdf format below: 2023 Annual Work Plan 2022 Annual Work Plan                […]