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 Valley Bracing For Rush Of Wildfires This Season
Unusually warm weather led to an early melt-off of snow, and the ground is drying out more quickly than normal because of continued above normal temperatures.
Report Of Jump Off Sellar Bridge, Massive Response, Nobody Found
Traffic on the bridge between Wenatchee and East Wenatchee was backed up when police, fire and rescue vehicles arrived on the scene just after 5pm.
Troopers: Man Jumps In Front Of Car On SR 17, Dies
A 2009 Toyota Camry was northbound on the highway east of Potholes Reservoir when troopers say 83-year-old Jose Valencia of Warden jumped in front of the car and was hit.
Street Trees Being Replaced On Riverside Drive In Wenatchee
The owner of the Riverside 9 Apartments, Weidner Apartment Homes, asked for the trees to be removed and is paying for the cost of replacement.
Annual Burn Bans Now In Place Across North Central Washington
Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties now have burn bans in place until the end of September.
East Wenatchee Workers Rally Behind Girl With Cancer Resurgence
A new Instagram video features East Wenatchee Police, city employees and Lee Elementary School Principal Jamea Connor sending well wishes to Delaia Hernandez.
Chip Sealing Season Starts Monday In Chelan County
The process is a form of road preservation where cracks in the roadway are sealed before preparation work is performed.
Firefighting Drills Taking Place Wednesday At Pangborn Airport
Select airport employees along with some of the Fire Department crew were completing required annual fire training Wednesday.
Heat Ahead Triggering Early Summer, Likely Increase In Wildfires
The 8-to-14 day forecast from the Climate Prediction Center shows an 80 percent chance of warmer than average weather.
E Wen Employer Asks For Arbitration In Wrongful Termination Case
Bonaventure Senior Living is also asking the court throw out Paeton Bangart's wrongful termination lawsuit