Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest shifting to mostly cashless payments 2e6t

A camper scans a QR code using their mobile phone at the Chewuch Campground self-service pay station, located on the Methow Valley Ranger District, May 18.

WENATCHEE — Deborah Kelly, public affairs specialist for the Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest, has announced that the Forest will be moving to primarily cashless fee collections at most …

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Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law 272e1z

OLYMPIA — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed into law a controversial policy requiring gun buyers to first pay for a new state permit. Starting in two years, House Bill …

WA governor signs parental ‘bill of rights’ rewrite 3q3q1x

OLYMPIA — The parental “bill of rights” overhaul, one of the most divisive bills approved during this year’s Washington state legislative session, was signed by Gov. Bob …

Ferguson signs budget boosting Washington state spending and taxes 3i5m

OLYMPIA — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson entered office warning that a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall would require spending cuts and, as a last resort , higher taxes. On Tuesday, the …

Wenatchee Valley College cuts programs amid state budget shortfall 5k101r

WENATCHEE — When money is tight, all good things must come to an end. And unfortunately, the state budget shortfall is affecting more than just services provided directly by the state. Many …

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NCW Braver Angels to host civic forum on executive orders

CHELAN — The North Central Washington chapter of Braver Angels is launching a new initiative called the "Bridging the Divide Series," beginning with a civic forum focused on presidential …

Annual Discover cost set to increase in October

OLYMPIA — Starting Oct. 1, the annual Discover will increase from $30 to $45, marking the first price hike since the program was implemented in 2011. The Discover is required to …

WA State issues outdoor burn safety guidelines as summer approaches

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Fire Marshal's Office released safety guidelines Monday for outdoor burning activities as the state enters the summer season, citing concerns about increased fire …

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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 66y3u

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 4n94w

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

Chelan County Sheriff's Report 1ie2t

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

Money crunch: Nearly 50 WA State Library employees facing layoffs 6z5t2q

OLYMPIA - Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is preparing to lay off nearly 50 Washington State Library employees due to a decline in state and federal funding. In the past two weeks, 47 workers at …

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5104 on Monday, May 12, which intends to give immigrants better tools when facing coercion in the workplace.

Trio of immigrant rights laws signed by WA governor 3h42b

OLYMPIA _ Gov. Bob Ferguson signed three bills to protect immigrant rights last week. These included measures to strengthen state power to inspect private detention facilities, prevent …

Washington will offer special education to students longer under new law 3o3i4c

OLYMPIA - A new law triggered by a lawsuit will ensure public school students in Washington are offered special education instruction until they are 22 years old. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed …

WA budget includes $150M to maintain health coverage for low-income immigrants 75p3f

OLYMPIA - Thousands of people who are not U.S. citizens would continue to receive Medicaid-like health care coverage in Washington state under the budget plan the Legislature recently approved. …

WA governor pressed to veto $1.8B piece of Democrats’ tax bill 47u1u

OLYMPIA - Hoteliers, restaurateurs and grocers are asking Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto part of a tax bill that they say will drive up food costs for them and their customers. Excising …

Why police ability efforts failed again in the Washington Legislature 12k3v

OLYMPIA - For a second year in a row, Washington police ability advocates have seen their priorities fall flat in Olympia. They entered this year’s session wanting to grant the …

Five tax bills lawmakers ed to underpin Washington’s next state budget 4m4052

OLYMPIA - A small pile of significant tax bills is getting delivered to Gov. Bob Ferguson. Collectively, they form the financial linchpin to the state’s next budget and would …

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Oscar Cardenas

Oscar Cardenas, 20, of Orondo, Washington, ed away on May 21, 2025. Services will be held on Thursday, May 29, 10 a.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church in Chelan, Washington. Precht Rose …

Jim Bee Stamps

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 7th at the Chelan Senior Center 534 E Trow from 1-4pm.

Elias Gonzales Akala

Elias Gonzales Akala, 77, of Manson, Washington, ed away on May 14, 2025. Services will be held May 23, 2025, 4-8 p.m. at Precht Rose Chapel in Chelan. Precht Rose Chapel in Chelan is …

Melvin Louis Joseph

Melvin Louis Joseph, 87, of Chelan, Washington, ed away on May 8, 2025. Brecht Rose Chapel in Chelan is handling the arrangements for the family.

Al Marcear

Our beloved “Papa”, Al Marcear, ed away peacefully on the evening of his 85th birthday in Phoenix, Arizona, following a sudden illness. A lifelong resident of Chelan, Al was the …

Lorinda “Lorie” Marie Ross

Lorinda “Lorie” Marie Ross ed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Lorinda Marie Ross was born to Paul and Patricia Doede on May 10, 1951, and was raised with three siblings on an apple …

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What we leave behind 3285s

Most of us won’t leave behind statues or headlines. But maybe — just maybe — a few words we said, a kindness we offered, or a hand we extended will echo longer than we know. I …

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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 5o51p

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 …

Manson track and field posts strong league meet results, heads to districts 563zf

Manson athletes competed in the league championship meet in Brewster last week. The Trojans finished fifth among girls and seventh among boys. Manson will compete in the districts in Ellensburg.

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Preventing Shingles: A Local Pharmacist on the Importance of Getting Vaccinated 5a4my

(BPT) - When individuals reach age 50, their risk of developing shingles increases, making it more important than ever to understand this painful condition and how to help prevent. …

Real Educational Advantages of Artificial Intelligence 6a5938

by Nick Gaehde (NAPSI)—Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived in the classroom, and it’s here to stay. Surprising as it may seem to some parents and teachers, that’s good news. AI can …

The most popular junk food by state gh5v

Hims presents a regional guide to the junk food people in your state crave the most.