Ferry County will close several departments on Fridays from September 1 to November 30, 2025, as part of a trial 32-hour work week for employees. The Board of Commissioners approved the trial at their May 27, 2025 meeting. Offices affected include the Auditor's, Assessor's, Building and Planning, Public Records, Commissioner's, Public Works, WSU Extension, Treasurer's, GIS, and Clerk of the Board.
The trial aims to test reduced hours for county staff. Residents should plan for Friday closures at these offices. The county says the new website will help keep department information current, replacing the previous volunteer-managed site.
The county plans to update department pages on the new website. The website refresh includes new procedures to maintain equal management of department content. The trial period ends November 30, 2025, with no mention of continuation in the source.