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
Fate Of Columbia Elementary School With Wenatchee School Board
About 100 people attended the most recent hearing with almost all of the roughly 50 speakers voicing opposition to the closure.
New Candidates Make Chelan Co Commission Primary Race Competitive
Fire District 5 Commissioner Chris Willoughby and local business owner and developer Flint Hartwig have joined Brandt Cappell in the race.
Okanogan Wenatchee Forest Reminding Hikers To Watch Out For Ticks
Be aware of ticks in brush covered areas and check out your gear, your pets and yourself so you don’t bring them home with you.
GoFundMe Page Set Up For Driver In Columbia River Crash
The post says the family is not at peace because his body has not been found and asks people to use their own boats to help in the search.
Former Wenatchee Woman Get 9 Month Sentence For 3rd Degree Rape
Cynthia Collier was sentenced Wednesday in Chelan County Superior Court after reaching a plea deal earlier for third-degree rape.
East Wenatchee Man Charged With Intent To Deal “Gray Death”
Derek William Bianchi was charged late Wednesday after being arrested by East Wenatchee Police Sunday afternoon.
Beebe Ranch Garage A Total Loss In Fire, $250,000 In Damages
The Orondo Fire Department arrived on the scene at Beebe Ranch, two miles north of the Beebe Bridge at about 9 pm.
East Wenatchee To Spend $100,000 On New Performance Stage
City staff says the current stage has outlived its life expectancy and does not have a canopy to protect performers during weather events.
Link Transit To Be At Earth Day Events In Leavenworth, Chelan
The transit will be at the Chelan Earth Day Fair on Saturday and the Leavenworth Community Earth Day Fair Sunday.
Family Says Their Son Is Missing Driver In Columbia River Crash
A social media post from the family Wednesday stated their son Angel Mendoza Ruelas suffered from an accident on U.S. 97A