Manson Park & Recreation District is excited to offer FREE swim lessons for ages 4 and up this summer!
Register online today: https://mansonparks.com/aquatics/
As we continue rebuilding our aquatics program for a strong future, there will not be a public lifeguard program this season. Lifeguards on-site are assigned to supervise registered participants actively partaking in scheduled swim lessons only.
Community support makes programs like this possible! If you'd like to help sustain and grow swim lessons in the future, donations are welcome- contact us at
Manson Parks would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Viki Downey and the Lake Chelan Swim Foundation for their many years of support. Viki established and administered the original Free Swim Lessons program until her retirement at the end of the 2024 season. The Lake Chelan Swim Foundation provided funding throughout the life of the program and contributed their final donation this season. We are grateful for their legacy and hope to continue building on it to offer free swim lessons for years to come.
We look forward to seeing you at the park this summer!
On June 22, 2026 at approximately 12:10pm, Rivercom dispatch received a report of a 76-year-old male who fell off the Lakeshore Trail near Lucerne. The male was reported to be about 100ft below the trail, bleeding from the head and was not communicating with others in his party.
Chelan County Deputies deployed from Manson aboard Marine 1 (Sheriff’s Office large boat). They transported personnel from Lake Chelan EMS, and Manson Fire up lake to the reported area of the incident. When they arrived in the area, they made contact with a National Parks boat who had transported EMS personal from Stehekin. Stehekin EMS personnel had located the male and were already treating him.
To safely extract the hiker, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office High Angle Rope Rescue Team lowered him further down the slope, and then carried him to the waiting Marine 1. The victim was then transported across the lake to Lucerene were he was transferred to an Airlift Northwest helicopter who took him to Harborview Medical Center to be treated for multiple injuries he sustained as a result of the fall. At the time of the incident, it did not appear his injuries were life threatening.
The three females who were with the victim were given a courtesy transport back to their vehicle in Chelan.
The success of this rescue was a direct result of the rapid response from Stehekin EMS and the seamless coordination among all responding entities. We want to thank Manson Fire, Lake Chelan EMS, the National Park Service, and Airlift Northwest for their vital assistance in this challenging operation.
Pursuit and Stalking, arrests made:
On June 21, 2026, Chelan County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of East Pleasant Avenue in Cashmere, WA. A female victim reported she was being followed and threatened by 41-year-old Michael L. Long Jr.
Deputies knew Long from prior law enforcement contacts.
While responding to the scene, deputies spotted Long fleeing the area in a vehicle. When law enforcement attempted a traffic stop to investigate the domestic disturbance, Long accelerated and fled. He led deputies on a high-speed pursuit eastbound on US Highway 2 towards Wenatchee and ended up in the residential area on School St. During the chase, Long repeatedly drove into oncoming traffic lanes.
Because deputies knew Long's identity and determined his erratic driving posed an immediate danger to the public, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office terminated its pursuit.
A short time later, Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies located Long's vehicle and initiated a secondary pursuit. The second pursuit ended successfully after law enforcement deployed spike strips to disable Long's vehicle. Long was safely taken into custody.
Long was charged with Eluding and Stalking DV by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office.
Long faces additional pending charges from assisting agencies involved in the secondary pursuit and arrest.
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere thanks to our partner agencies for their swift assistance in apprehending this suspect. It is through these strong professional ties and collaborative efforts that we are able to keep our communities safe.
OLYMPIA – An important safety tool for Washington drivers and road crews will soon enter a new phase with a steeper penalty for its first infraction. After more than a year of trying to change driver behavior, the Work Zone Speed Camera Program's first infraction will result in a fine.
Last year, the Legislature voted to change the fine for a first-time infraction from $0 to $125, beginning July 1. Penalties for second and all subsequent infractions remain $248.
The increase comes after the cameras have been used more than 900 times at about 50 job sites since enforcement began on April 16, 2025. So far, 85,000 work zone speed camera infractions have been issued statewide. 77,000 of those were first-time infractions.
Program goals
Cameras are rotated through different work zones to encourage people to slow down, not to make money. The program recently expanded into eastern Washington and continues adding more cameras, with 15 planned for use by 2027.
Enforcement began on Interstate 5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Early research shows that ongoing use of the work zone speed cameras reduces speeds.
A Washington State Patrol trooper reviews images and data for every potential infraction and determines whether a violation occurred. A notice of infraction is mailed to the vehicle's registered owner within 30 days. Those who receive an infraction can acknowledge it, review it, contest it or pay the fine on the program’s website.
The cameras only record speeding vehicles when work crews are present at a job site. Work zones can be active during the day or at night, so drivers should always treat them as active.
OLYMPIA – If red, white and avoiding the blues of traffic backups are on your Independence Day weekend agenda, then Washington State Department of Transportation’s holiday travel charts might just be your declaration of congestion independence.
WSDOT’s charts are available just in time for the Fourth of July, helping travelers spend more time with family and friends and less time sitting in traffic. The charts highlight the best and worst times to travel on major state highways during one of Washington's busiest travel weekends.
Key routes include Interstate 5 between Lacey and Tacoma, I-90 between North Bend and Cle Elum, US 2 between Skykomish and Stevens Pass, and the I-5/Canada border crossing. WSDOT anticipates that these routes are likely to experience some of the heaviest congestion during the holiday weekend.
What chart colors represent
In the travel charts, green represents the most favorable travel times, while red indicates periods of anticipated peak congestion. Travelers are encouraged to review the charts before heading out and build extra time into their plans – especially on Friday, July 3, when many people are expected to begin their holiday travels.
Whether traveling across town or across the state, WSDOT encourages travelers to “know before you go” by following these tips:
What to expect
Travel will be busy across the state – no matter where and how people choose to get around. Holiday weekends regularly bring increased traffic and delays at airports and along state highways, waterways and pedestrian trails. Travelers should be patient, expect delays, allow extra travel time and stay alert. Delays may also occur as crews respond to crashes or conduct emergency repairs.
Most highway construction paused
To ease congestion throughout the holiday weekend, WSDOT will temporarily suspend most state highway construction work on Saturday, July 4. The Revive I-5 work on the Ship Canal Bridge is currently paused to accommodate increased traffic attending international soccer matches in the vicinity. All four lanes of the northbound I-5 Ship Canal Bridge opened to travelers Sunday, June 7, and the express lanes are operating on their regular schedules. Throughout international soccer matches, congestion is expected to be heavier on most major routes. Travelers should stay alert for lane shifts or work zone staging that may remain in place.
Roadside fires are preventable
WSDOT takes steps to prevent roadside fires and minimize fire risks on construction projects and highway maintenance activities. Crews also respond to and help with traffic control for roadside fires and wildfire response.
Small, everyday actions can be the difference in preventing a roadside fire from occurring:
Ferry travel
Washington State Ferry routes also are expected to be busy. Reservations are strongly encouraged on routes that offer them. People boarding a ferry by vehicle can likely expect the busiest sailings and longer wait times to be westbound (or onto an island) Thursday and Friday, July 2-3, and eastbound (or departing an island) Sunday and Monday, July 5-6. Walk-on passengers can bypass vehicle lines and usually board much faster. Other helpful tips to consider:
Vantage Bridge
To help accommodate increased travel during the holiday weekend, all four lanes of I-90 across the Vantage Bridge will be open Thursday, July 2, through Tuesday, July 7. At all other times, only one lane of the bridge will be open in each direction through the fall due to construction. WSDOT will reopen the bridge to all lanes for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-8. This project is part of a long-term effort to replace the deteriorating bridge deck, with construction expected to be complete by fall 2028.
Tolling
In the Puget Sound region, weekend toll rates will be in effect beginning Saturday, July 4, on the SR 520 bridge, SR 99 tunnel and SR 509 Expressway. The I-405 and SR 167 express toll lanes will be free and open to all drivers Saturday, July 4. Out-of-town travelers, including those using rental cars, can learn about toll roads and temporary account payment options on the Good To Go! visitors page.
Trains, airports and transit
Travelers making a trip by train, personal aircraft or bus also should plan ahead to avoid holiday delays:
Special Board Meeting: June 24, 2026 at 10:15am
Bumgarner Meeting Room, 142 Pedoi Street, Manson WA 98831
1. Call to Order
2. Flag Salute
3. Public Comment
4. Old Swim Hole emergency repair approval (Action Item)
5. Driftwood (Action Item)
6. Adjournment
Deputies assaulted, arrests made:
On June 14, 2026, at approximately 7:11 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of Independence Way in Cashmere, WA. A caller reported that Jared Soriano, 25, claimed he had been assaulted at a nearby Chevron gas station.
Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the caller, who noted that Soriano had no visible injuries and was inside an apartment breaking items and yelling at his mother. Soriano exited the apartment when he saw law enforcement. Appearing heavily intoxicated, he began shouting at deputies regarding his alleged assault. He then approached the deputies aggressively while using racial slurs.
Despite deputies' attempts to de-escalate the situation, Soriano continued his aggressive advance. He reached out and grabbed a deputy's neck, causing a scratch that drew blood. The deputy brought Soriano to the ground, where Soriano continued to resist, striking the deputy with his knee multiple times and attempting to bite a second assisting deputy.
During the struggle, Soriano’s mother, Margarita Violeta Mendez, 47, intervened. Mendez threatened to use pepper spray on the deputies as they attempted to secure her son and produced a can of pepper spray and aimed it at the deputies. Additional units arrived on the scene to assist, and both suspects were taken into custody without further incident. They were booked into the Chelan County Regional Justice Center on the following charges:
Jared Soriano: Two counts of Assault in the 3rd Degree and, Resisting Arrest.
Margarita Violeta Mendez: Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer and, Assault in the 3rd Degree (for threatening deputies with pepper spray).
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office commends the responding deputies for demonstrating great restraint, tactical proficiency, and a commitment to de- escalation principles during a volatile situation.
Chelan County Deputies continue to be dedicated to, “A community where safety, justice and security are ensured for all through unwavering commitment to service”.
Sheriff Mike Morrison reports during the past week, the Chelan County Sheriff’s office has received several calls for assistance in the Colchuck Lake and Enchantments area. Resources were deployed to the field on 3 of the incidents.
On June 7th at approximately 7:45pm, the RiverCom dispatch advised the Sheriff’s Office of an injured hiker on the Colchuck Lake Trail approximately 3 miles from the trailhead. The hiker, a 28-year-old female from Whistler BC sprained or broke her ankle. She was unable to put pressure on it and was not able to walk out. Twelve volunteer rescuers from Chelan County Volunteer Search and Rescue and Chelan County Mountain Rescue responded to the trail. The first rescuers reach the patient at approximately 1:00am. It was determined the best method to bring the patient out would be via wheeled litter. They made it back to the trailhead at approximately 5:00am. The rescue would not have been possible without the response from our dedicated volunteer groups.
On June 9th at approximately 10:00pm, a group of hikers reported their friend had become disoriented after nearly completing the through hike of the Enchantments in one day. The group of 6 hikers who had just graduated from high school in Portland, said their friend suddenly ran back up the trail for an unknown reason but believed it was medical. They had searched the area and were unable to locate him. Two Deputies responded to the Snow Lakes trailhead to help search for the hiker. Prior to arriving, the group called back and said they had located him, but were requesting an ambulance. Cascade Medical responded and the Deputies continued in case they were needed. The patient was a short distance down the trail and was medically cleared. It appeared exhaustion may have been a factor in the incident.
On June 14th at approximately 12:30pm a 30-year-old female was reported to have a broken ankle at Colchuck Lake. A CCSO search and rescue coordinator requested they remain at the lake so they could be picked up by a helicopter. The CCSO Air Support Unit responded to the landing zone on the north end of Colchuck lake and were able to bring her to the helicopter. She was transported to the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery and was transferred over to Cascade Medical.
During the past week there were also 2 calls reporting overdue hikers and climbers in the same area. These groups made it out on their own without the need to send resources into the field. An additional call was made by a group of 4 hikers who were approximately 3.5 miles up the trail to Colchuck Lake. They were cold and wet and said they did not know if they could continue the rest of the way out. They were encouraged to continue hiking and made it out on their own. They made it to the trailhead at approximately 1:00am.
These incidents underscore the importance of being prepared when recreating in the Enchantments Recreation Area of Chelan County. In 2025, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office deployed resources to 31 calls of people in distress in the Enchantments and Colchuck Lake area. The agency responded to one call last year where the person was deceased. The overwhelming majority of emergency calls are from people who live outside Chelan County.
When recreating in the outdoors, people are encouraged to carry sufficient supplies, plan for changing weather conditions and allow adequate time to complete their outings safely and in the daylight. People are also encouraged to research trails before they make trip plans. If your fitness and preparedness levels do not meet the trail conditions, seek an alternate trail to recreate on.
Regular Board Meeting: June 11, 2026 at 4:00pm
Bumgarner Meeting Room, 142 Pedoi Street, Manson WA 98831
1. Call to Order
2. Flag salute
3. Agenda additions and deletions
4. Public comment
5. Review and approval of minutes (Action Item)
a. May 14, 2026 Regular Meeting
b. June 1, 2026 Special Meeting
c. June 9, 2026 Special Meeting
6. Financial review
a. Monthly financial report- Not available due to County malware attack
7. New business
a. New hire approval (Action Item)
b. July 4th Planning
c. Refunds due to driftwood (Action Item)
d. Minimum age for employees (Action Item)
e. 2026 Aquatics Program Operating Plan (Action Item)
8. Old business
a. Manson Youth Baseball follow-up
b. Chelanathon contract (Action Item)
c. Project updates:
i. Old Swim Hole redevelopment
1. Approval of contract for bid support services from Psomas (Action Item)
2. AIS station placement
ii. Leffler Finance Committee
iii. Willow Point Park Playground- thanks Rotary!
a. Manson Bay ADA accessibility study
9. Director’s Report
10. Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting: 4:00pm on July 9, 2026 at 142 Pedoi Street, Manson WA, 98831.
Special Board Meeting: June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm
Bumgarner Meeting Room, 142 Pedoi Street, Manson WA 98831
1. Call to Order
2. Flag Salute
3. Public Comment
4. Approval of Voucher
5. Adjournment
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