I'm the News Director at News Radio 560 KOQ. My news background includes a number of different stops in radio newsrooms across the Midwest and the Western states. I covered both the Kansas and Missouri state legislatures, being stationed in the capital cities of both states.
Jason Taylor
Wenatchee School Budget Cuts Ahead Of Schedule, Jobs Cuts Coming
The latest estimate presented to the school board by Interim Superintendent Bill Eagle shows the budget will be reduced by about $200,000 more than originally targeted for the next school year.
Group Against Book Bans Packs Wenatchee School Board Meeting
Tuesday night's Wenatchee School Board meeting was packed with residents supporting more than 20 speakers
Restrictions Loosened For Sex Offender To Enter Wenatchee
The Washington Appeals Court says the state has been too restrictive in denying Eric Ray Lewis travel to the area and must clarify visitation of his family.
Chelan Douglas Port To Start $4.2 Million Airport Hangar Project
The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority is moving forward to build infrastructure for a taxiway and hanger project at Pangborn Airport.
Port Commissioners signed off Tuesday on a nearly $4.2 million plan to extend the airport's Taxiway B and make site improvements before hangers will be built.
...
Washington Ambulance Companies Feeling Better After Medicaid Boost
The increase of nearly $14 million applies specifically to non-emergency Medicaid calls, which had not had a boost in funding for 19 years.
Wenatchee School Board Member leaving After 2 Years
Thomas was one of three candidates endorsed by the Republican Party in 2021, even though the elections are nonpartisan.
Link Transit To Name New CEO After Offer Accepted By Finalist
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay confirmed Monday that an offer had been accepted by one of the finalists
Chelan County Looking To Upgrade Unpaved Roads Seeing Growth
There's been a massive surge in development on certain unpaved roads since the county code changed to allow building along the roads in 2009.
12-Year-Old Student Detained In Chelan County On School Threat
Grant County deputies say a Wahluke School District student posted an online threat
Plans Progress To Renovate Empty Wenatchee Warehouse
The Chelan Douglas Port Authority owns the building at the corner of Columbia Street and Orondo Avenue and is working with an investment firm to renovate the property.