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
Suspect Sought Who Fraudulently Withdrew Money From NCW Banks
Sheriff's detective Josh Mathena says the suspect used a doctored passport to access the account.
Wenatchee Board Votes Unanimously To Close Columbia Elementary
The move is a cost-cutting measure as the school district is dealing with a $9 million budget deficit.
Affordable Housing Project Now Underway In Wenatchee
They're working with a consultant on a five-year strategic plan, which includes construction of 40 affordable homes during the time frame
Wenatchee School Board To Vote Tuesday On School Closure
The school district announced plans for the closure in January to help offset a $9 million budget shortfall going into the next school year.
Chelan Woman Seriously Injured In Crash With Semi In Kittitas Co.
Troopers say Jennifer Harris was driving a minivan on U.S. Hwy. 97 when she failed to stop at the intersection with SR 970 and was hit by the semi.
Man Flown To Seattle Hospital After SUV Drives Into Lake Chelan
They say Erik Korbely was driving westbound in a 2004 Infiniti FX35 SUV when he lost control, struck a guardrail on the eastbound side and entered the lake.
Wenatchee Man Involved In U.S. 2 Crash With Motorcyclist
Troopers say Steven Perez of Wenatchee entered US2 from a private road in the wrong direction of travel and car hit a motorcyclist from Kent, WA 58 year old Steven T. Kowalczik
Man Hospitalized After Being Thrown From Motorcycle On I-90
Washington State Patrol troopers say Lewis Peebles of Olympia was traveling eastbound east of Cle Elum when he lost control, overcorrected, and was ejected.
Douglas PUD Finalizes Future Rate Hikes, Guiding Principles
Rates are increasing beginning in 2026 to prepare for an expected sharp rise in power demand from more electric vehicles and economic development.
Wenatchee Man To Serve 23 Years In Gang Related Shooting Death
Yair Flores Cavero was shot to death in August 2022 while sleeping in his home in the 1600 block of Methow Street.