Undersheriff Dave Yarnell, Okanogan County Chief Criminal Deputy Jodie Barcus, and retired Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Blake speak at the Lincoln Day Dinner in Omak on March 21, 2026. Photo by Julia Babkina

Okanogan County Republican Party Central Committee selected Undersheriff Dave Yarnell, Okanogan County Chief Criminal Deputy Jodie Barcus, and retired Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Blake as candidates to fill Sheriff Paul Budrow’s term, Okanogan County Republican Party Chairman Stacy Storm announced in a press release Sunday evening.

The county commissioners have until June 5 to choose one of these candidates to serve as interim sheriff. If they do not, the decision will go to the governor.

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