Fall Harvest Roundup brings hayrides, Halloween fun to Rocky Reach Oct. 24

Hayrides will take visitors through Rocky Reach Park during the free Fall Harvest Roundup from 1–4 p.m. Oct. 24.

WENATCHEE — Hayrides, trick-or-treating and carnival-style games will fill Rocky Reach Park on Oct. 24 as Chelan PUD hosts its free Fall Harvest Roundup.

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Manson Fire skips 2027 levy increase, citing wildfire season’s economic toll

MANSON — Chelan County Fire District 5 commissioners have voted to forgo an allowable 1% increase in regular property tax levy collections for 2027, citing financial pressures on residents and businesses following a difficult wildfire season.

Chelan considers software overhaul with online problem-reporting portal

CHELAN — Residents could report potholes, graffiti and other problems through an online portal and track the city’s response under a proposed software overhaul presented to the Chelan City Council on Oct. 13.

Janet Bolinger celebrates 90th birthday with family and friends

CHELAN — Longtime Washington resident Janet Bolinger of Chelan celebrated her 90th birthday with a surprise party Oct. 10 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Phil Hanford.

Chelan adopts utility billing dispute process with protections against shutoff

CHELAN — Utility customers will have a formal process to challenge incorrect bills and protection against service cutoffs over disputed charges while their cases are reviewed under an ordinance approved by the Chelan City Council on Oct. 13.

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Agencies assess post-fire hazards across Little Giant burn area

ENTIAT — Residents got a closer look at the ongoing risks left by the Little Giant Fire during an Oct. 14 meeting, where agencies outlined efforts to identify and mitigate post-fire hazards, as well as plan for long-term recovery.

Chelan approves audit of savings, costs of golf irrigation replacement

CHELAN — The city will move forward with a $144,974 study to determine how much water and electricity savings could help pay to replace the aging irrigation system at Lake Chelan Golf Course.

Chelan weighs US 97A closures to shorten airport waterline construction

CHELAN — Closing part of US 97A on workdays could shorten construction of a waterline to Chelan Municipal Airport by about six weeks and save an estimated $300,000, city officials told the Chelan City Council on Oct. 13.

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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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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, …

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), …

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