Jason is 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. He covered both the Kansas and Missouri state legislatures, being stationed in the capital cities of both states. He now enjoys 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
Okanogan County Transit To Start Daily Service To Chelan
The service will allow people to connect in Chelan with Link Transit’s Route 21 to and from Wenatchee.
Lamanna, Shafer In Recount For Douglas County Commission Race
Republican Randy Agnew has won the contest, but independent Paula Lamanna and Republican Katie Shafer are in a tight race for second place.
Stayman Flats Fire At 1,000 Acres, Still Some Level 3 Evacuations
Chelan Fire and Rescue is leading the effort to contain the fire, which has burned about 1,000 acres south and west of Chelan.
Fire Causes Level 1 Evacuations in Cashmere Area
Firefighters are currently battling the 1-alarm fire off of Nahahum Canyon Road.
Chelan PUD Looks At Extending Rate Hike, Holding Public Meetings
The extension is meant to help the utility deal with the rapidly increasing cost of producing electricity.
Interest Growing For Meeting After Pioneer Fire Is Contained
There's been frustration among residents and elected office holders that not enough was done to put the fire out during its early stages.
Chelan County Stressing That Stehekin is Not Open For Visitors
Evacuation notices for the Pioneer Fire were reduced to Level 2 for Stehekin Valley, which means the area is now only open to residents and property owners.
Evacuations Reduced To Level 2 In Stehekin From Pioneer Fire
Chelan County Emergency Management announced the downgrade from Level 3 Sunday for the Stehekin Valley, from High Bridge south to Adams Point.
Man Accused Of Smashing Car Windows, Starting Fire In Moses Lake
Deputies and Moses Lake Police were called in around 4 p.m. Sunday to assist with a house fire on Lee Drive in Cascade Valley.
Wenatchee Police Look To Free Up Officers For More Safety Patrols
Almost 40 tickets were issued during a traffic safety emphasis at Ninth Steet and North Chelan Avenue last month.