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
More Opposition To Wenatchee School Closure Expressed At Hearing
Schools in Washington are required to hold hearings during a 90-day period before a decision is made on whether to close a school.
Eastmont Touting More Money From State in Bond Going To Voters
The $117 million capital improvement bond is going to voters again after narrowly missing the 60 percent threshold to pass in February.
Landmark Coffee Shop In Chelan Heavily Damaged From Sunday Fire
Chelan Fire and Rescue went to the scene at about 2:30 am where they found a fire in the main floor storage area that was quickly spreading.
Man Jailed After Fight And Shots Fired At Wenatchee Apt. Complex
All four local police agencies and the state patrol were sent to the scene at about 9:45 pm in the 1100 block of Red Apple Road near Wenatchee High School.
Chelan PUD Moving Close In Property Sale To YMCA For New Center
The Y plans to build a $25 million facility on land it's purchasing from the utility.
Man Accused In 2023 Wenatchee Prostitution Raid Finally Arrested
Chelan County prosecutors brought charges against 61-year-old Linhui Yan in February of last year, but he and his wife were nowhere to be found.
Dryden Transfer Station Shut Down After Thursday Fire
Chelan County spokesperson Jill Fitzsimmons says the fire luckily did not spread beyond the transfer station scrap yard.
Final Impact Study On Grizzly Bears In North Cascades Released
The statement released Thursday evaluates the impacts of a range of approaches for restoring the grizzly bear to the North Cascades Ecosystem.
Reichert Says His Strengths Fit Washington’s Needs As Governor
Reichert is a Republican who's running for an office Democrats have held since the 1980's.
Wenatchee Police Chief Retiring In Late June
According to a news release from the city, Crown plans to stay on the job until late June as the city moves forward to find his replacement.