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
Tuesday Morning East Wenatchee Fire Called Suspicious
The fire is being called suspicious at this point and the cause has not been determined.
Eastmont Schools Likely To Send Bond Package To Voters In 2024
A record $185,000 million bond was rejected in last year's election.
Camping Season Starting In Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
National Forest campgrounds at higher elevations are still closed because of lingering snow.
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.
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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.