Election 2026: Chelan County results at a glance

Chelan County voters weighed in on 17 races and measures Tuesday, from the 8th Congressional District to a $275 million Wenatchee school bond. Here's where each stood after the first count of the night, according to unofficial results posted by Chelan County Elections at 8:31 p.m. Nov. 3. Turnout stood at 46.3%, with 25,571 ballots counted.

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PUD commissioners debate smaller rate increase ahead of Nov. 16 vote

WENATCHEE — Chelan PUD commissioners debated on Nov. 2 whether to begin a five-year rate plan with a smaller electric increase, with some favoring a more gradual approach and others warning that smaller increases would leave customer payments falling further behind operating costs.

Chelan PUD approves up to $100,000 more for Manson’s Old Swim Hole project

MANSON — Chelan PUD commissioners approved up to $100,000 in additional funding Nov. 2 to help close a budget gap threatening Manson Parks and Recreation District’s Old Swim Hole Improvement Project.

Early Primary counts show strong support for Sheriff Mike Morrison ahead of the general election this November.

Morrison leads Chelan County sheriff's race by nearly 60 percentage points

CHELAN COUNTY — Preliminary results from the Nov. 3 General Election show incumbent Mike Morrison with a near 60-percentage-point lead over deputy Stan Langlow for the Chelan County sheriff’s …

Sandra Arechiga leads Marty Young by 7.4 percentage points.

Arechiga in the lead for Chelan County clerk race

CHELAN COUNTY — Preliminary results of the Nov. 3 election show overwhelming support for Sandra Arechiga over incumbent Marty Young in the Chelan County clerk race. As of 8:33 p.m. Tuesday, …

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Smith, Strand battle for Chelan County Commissioner seat

CHELAN COUNTY — Initial results show incumbent Shon Smith carrying a razor-thin lead over Clint Strand for the Chelan County Commissioner District 2 seat in the Nov. 3 General Election. As of …

Frei leads Young in PUD race

Attorney Colleen Frei held a commanding lead over Malaga orchardist Aaron Young in early returns Tuesday night in the race for the Chelan County PUD's District 1 commission seat.

Five county officials run unopposed

Five Chelan County officials faced no challenger on the Nov. 3 ballot and were headed for new terms, with only write-in votes cast against them.

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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

WA officials urge leaders not to spend $51 million Meta fine yet

Meta has paid Washington state a record-setting fine of more than $51 million for violating campaign finance laws, but lawmakers are being cautioned not to get too excited about the money.

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. …

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Kathryn Hartman Castrodale

Kathryn passed away surrounded by friends and family in her home October 26th, 2026. Celebration of Life details to come.

Mary Rosaleen Clark

Mary Rosaleen “Rosalee” Clark, 81 Rosalee passed away at Fieldstone Memory Care on October 5, 2026. Rosalee’s ashes will be spread in a few of the places that brought her happiness …

Doyle Eugene "Gene" Starcher

Doyle Eugene “Gene” Starcher was born to Doyle and Thela Starcher on August 8th, 1939 and died peacefully on September 21st, 2026. Many in Chelan remember him as the jeweler, alongside his …

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, …

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