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
Chelan County Will Pay $2.5 Million In Settlement Over Jail Death
The county and family members of Blair Nelson reached a settlement in late April and the wrongful death lawsuit from the family was dismissed on Wednesday.
NCW Forest Campgrounds Gearing Up For Memorial Day Crowds
Most of the campgrounds are now open while a few are still going through the cleanup process from winter.
Douglas County Shuts Down Cider Company Venue For Code Violations
The County announced Thursday that Union Hill Cider Company is being deemed “unsafe for occupancy” due to numerous violations.
Hispanic Child Car Seat And Water Safety Clinic Coming Saturday
Spanish-speaking officers and child car seat technicians will also be on hand to offer training for proper installation and use of child car seats.
Chelan County Deputies Warning About Scam Targeting Schools
Chief of Patrol Operations Ryan Moody says they're targeting school employees and they've had some success.
Dog Killed In Wenatchee House Fire; 3 Fires Take Place In 24 hrs.
Crews arrived at the house in the 300 block of Fuller Street just before 9:30 am to find a fire burning in the kitchen and attic area.
Project Starts For $7 Mil. Upgrade To Pangborn Airport Building
Once completed, the building will serve as the gateway to the Wenatchee Valley for private air traffic and business travelers.
Man Convicted In Car Shooting Gets More Than 3 Years In Prison
The sentence for Issac Anthony Miller comes after his charges were reduced from Drive By Shooting to Illegal Possession of a Firearm.
46-Lot Subdivision Plan To Go Before Douglas Co. Hearing Examiner
The county Hearing Examiner will consider a proposal next Tuesday for a 46-lot major subdivision located north of 6th street East.
Police Looking For Suspect Who Robbed A Subway In Wenatchee
Officers say a man wearing a facemask dangled what looked like a black semi-automatic pistol in front of employees but did not point it at anyone.