I'm the News Director at News Radio 560 KPQ. 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. I enjoy covering local news here in North Central Washington, A lot happens here in the recreation playground we live in. As they say, all politics is local.
Jason Taylor
Reichert Says His Strengths Fit Washington’s Needs As Governor
Reichert is a Republican who's running for an office Democrats have held since the 1980's.
Final Impact Study On Grizzly Bears In North Cascades Released
The statement released Thursday evaluates the impacts of a range of approaches for restoring the grizzly bear to the North Cascades Ecosystem.
Dryden Transfer Station Shut Down After Thursday Fire
Chelan County spokesperson Jill Fitzsimmons says the fire luckily did not spread beyond the transfer station scrap yard.
Man Accused In 2023 Wenatchee Prostitution Raid Finally Arrested
Chelan County prosecutors brought charges against 61-year-old Linhui Yan in February of last year, but he and his wife were nowhere to be found.
Chelan PUD Moving Close In Property Sale To YMCA For New Center
The Y plans to build a $25 million facility on land it's purchasing from the utility.
Link Transit Board Keeps Sales Tax After Massive Public Support
The Link Transit board of directors will not repeal a portion of a sales tax approved by voters in 2019 after some board members suggested it should be put before voters again.
Public comment at this week's board meeting was unified in strong support of the tax.
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Wenatchee Valley Fire Crews Sent To Rural Kittitas Co. Brush Fire
The half-acre fire in the 8900 block of Colockum Road involves a large barn.
Wenatchee Schools To Hold Early Learning Fair
The fair is meant to provide one location where families can connect with the agencies and providers that offer early learning opportunities in the area.
Wenatchee Police Chief Retiring In Late June
According to a news release from the city, Crown plans to stay on the job until late June as the city moves forward to find his replacement.
Chelan PUD Warning About Scam Callers Demanding Bill Payment
The PUD says it's received more than two dozen calls from customers who've experienced the scam calls.