Secretary of state honors Chelan County elections director for malware recovery

Chelan County Elections Director Stephanie Wilder holds the certificate of appreciation presented to her by Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs at the Chelan County Auditor's Office. Hobbs recognized Wilder for restoring the county's elections system after a malware attack this summer.

WENATCHEE — Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has recognized Chelan County Elections Director Stephanie Wilder for getting the county's elections system back online after a malware attack this summer.

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Members of Manson American Legion Post 108 conducted a flag retirement ceremony Oct. 10 at Chelan Fraternal Cemetery, properly retiring nearly 500 worn and unserviceable American flags.

Manson American Legion retires nearly 500 American flags

MANSON — Seven members of Manson American Legion Post 108 gathered Oct. 10 at Chelan Fraternal Cemetery to conduct a flag retirement ceremony, properly disposing of nearly 500 worn and unserviceable American flags.

Members and supporters of the Historic Manson Main Street Association gather at the 2026 Excellence on Main Awards ceremony. The association received an Outstanding Special Project award for its Heritage Storytelling Panel Project, and volunteer Marci Trask received individual recognition.

Manson receives two state Main Street awards for heritage project, volunteer service

MANSON — The Historic Manson Main Street Association has received two statewide honors from the Washington State Main Street Program, recognizing a downtown heritage project and the volunteer efforts of a local resident.

Manson Grange to host holiday concert fundraiser Dec. 5

MANSON — The Manson Grange will host “Red Velvet Night by Candlelight,” a holiday music fundraiser, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, featuring the Tamarack Quartet from Twisp.

County road crews work on Lakeshore, Stemilt Loop, Mission Creek roads this week

Chelan County Public Works crews will be working on roads around the county this week. Drivers should expect one-lane, flagger-controlled traffic with minor delays.

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Wapato Way in Manson closes Saturday for Harvest Fest

MANSON — Wapato Way will be closed from Totem Pole Road to Pedoi Street from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, for Manson Harvest Fest, Chelan County Public Works said.

Manson open house Oct. 22 looks at safer walking, biking routes to school

MANSON — Chelan County Public Works will hold a community open house at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Manson Grange to present its Safe Routes to School study. Walking audits will begin at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Entiat meeting Wednesday covers Little Giant Fire recovery, debris-flow risk

ENTIAT — Landowners affected by the Little Giant Fire can meet with agencies working on post-fire recovery from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Entiat Fire Station, 2200 Entiat Way.

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Local Features

Edd and Sharon La Mar opened Lake Chelan Building and Supply in 1979 in Manson.

Lake Chelan Building Supply, where customers become friends

CHELAN - When it came time for Brett La Mar to hand over the reins to his family business, Lake Chelan Building and Supply, he wanted a buyer who would embody his parents’ motto – where …

Chelan Scout Master Mark Carroll and Eagle Scout Cameron Willoughby open and refold the first United States flag, featuring only 13 stars, at Willoughby’s Eagle Scout ceremony.

Manson teen soars to Eagle Scout rank

MANSON – Cameron Willoughby, a 2024 Manson High School grad, celebrated a major milestone in December when he was recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Earning the Eagle …

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Chelan County Sheriff's Report

This report is compiled from records provided by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office and RiverCom. The publisher cannot certify the complete accuracy of the information provided.

State News

As immigrant Medicaid cuts take effect, some in WA can keep their coverage

OLYMPIA – Roughly 10,000 immigrants in Washington are losing their Medicaid health coverage due to federal cuts Republicans in Congress approved last year.

Judge permanently blocks WA sheriff standards law

OLYMPIA – A judge on Friday threw out tough new job standards for county sheriffs approved by Washington lawmakers this year that critics argued would force some out of office.

WA wildfire home damage totals at least $188M, Ferguson says

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday asked President Donald Trump for tens of millions of dollars in federal aid to help communities recover from devastating wildfires this summer. Across the …

It’s primary election day in WA. Here’s what you need to know

Washington voters on Tuesday will start to winnow the competition in hundreds of local, state and federal races in this busy election cycle. All 98 seats in the state House and 24 in the Senate …

Ferguson proposes statewide school cellphone ban

SEATTLE — Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that he will seek a statewide ban on student cellphone use during school hours in Washington public K-12 schools. The proposed “Away for the …

DOJ moves to vacate Jan. 6 conviction for Proud Boys leader from WA

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to erase the conviction of a prominent leader of the Proud Boys from Washington state for his actions during the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol. …

Work underway to create new WA housing agency

OLYMPIA – Washington boasts 221 housing-related programs across 30 state agencies. But despite all of these initiatives, Lt. Gov. Denny Heck thinks the state is still going in the wrong …

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Genevieve Elaine Smith

Genevieve Elaine Smith, age 87, passed away on August 30, 2026, wrapped in the loving arms of her namesake granddaughter, Genevieve Stephens. This Amazing Woman is now in the arms of Jesus, her …

Kathryn Ann Wiley

Kathryn Ann Wiley, age 73, died Monday, September 21, 2026 at Mountainview Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born September 9, 1953 to Virgil Rudolph Hanford and Ellen Louise Southwick Hanford. …

Roy Leon McCulley

Roy McCulley – 1931 – 2026. It’s been said that few people die at 100 years old or more. Roy almost made it, passing at 95. Born in the family home of Fred and Fern McCulley, in Okanogan, …

Verneta Marie Carstens

Verneta Marie Carstens passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at 84 years old. She was born on September 14, 1941, to Vernon and Eleanor Harris. She was raised in Chelan and graduated from Chelan …

Paul Volkmann

It’s with incredibly heavy hearts that we share the unexpected loss of Paul Volkmann (age 79) who passed on July 19, 2026, in Chelan, WA. He’s preceded in death by his parents (Jack and Elaine), …

Teresa Hoback

Teresa Marchand Hoback September 18, 1949 – July 4, 2026 Teresa Marchand Hoback, a woman whose life was defined by love, generosity, and service to others, passed away peacefully, surrounded …

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Opinion

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What happens when nobody wants to be wrong?

Nobody particularly enjoys being wrong.

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Features

An artist's rendering shows the plans for the new Hub Center which will be housed in the old Chelan Hospital building.

Former Chelan hospital to transform into 'Hub Center' with offices, coworking space

CHELAN – The former hospital building in Chelan is being repurposed into a mixed-use business building called the Hub Center. Managed by Coldwell Banker Cascade, the property will provide …

Golf Binge members compete during annual trip to Idaho

MOSCOW, Idaho — Eight members of the Golf Binge traveled to Idaho during the first week of September for the group's 2026 event, playing five courses and competing in a series of individual and …

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How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …

10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026

TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.

6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom

(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.