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
Chelan Co. Wants Hearings On Liquor, Cannabis Licensing Clashes
Right now, the board can renew a liquor or cannabis license over the objection of a county without consulting with the county.
Climbers Safe, One Injured, After Dramatic Chelan County Rescue
A call came to Rivercom Dispatch at about 8 pm Sunday that a climber had broken a leg, and a companion climber lost his rope.
Grant County Deputies Looking For More Info On Rape Suspect
Isidro Cruz-Amaro, also known as "Junior", is charged with raping a drunk woman in February of 2021 after taking her home from the bar he owned.
Design To Start On $6.8 Mil. Upgrade To Wenatchee Treatment Plant
The treatment plant was constructed in the 1950s and expanded in the 1990s and now has crumbling infrastructure.
Zebras Get Loose From Truck On I-90 Sunday Afternoon
A truck hauling four privately owned zebras stopped on I-90 to secure the trailer when the zebras got free.
NCW Libraries Keenly Aware Of Censorship Threats
A group in Columbia County tried unsuccessfully to close a library after it refused to remove LGBTQ+ books.
Apple Blossom Festival Now In Full Swing In Wenatchee Valley
The opening Thursday in Memorial Park featured the Chief for a Day activity honoring the lives of chronically and terminally ill children.
Grizzly Bears Officially Returning To Washington Cascades
Two federal agencies announced a decision Thursday to actively restore grizzly bears, although no reintroduction date or schedule was released.
Link Transit Using Low Cost Hydropower To Operate Electric Buses
The transit operates 34 full size buses, including 23 that are fully electrified.
Rep Keith Goehner To Run For State Senate Seat Vacated By Hawkins
He announced his candidacy Tuesday for the position being vacated by Brad Hawkins.