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 PUD Closes On $5.3 Million Land Purchase; Exploring Use
There's no designated use for the undeveloped land which was purchased from a locally based development company.
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
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.
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
Thousands Gather For La Terraza de Main Street In Wenatchee
Organizers say between 3,000 and 4,000 people attended the event Saturday, which was a celebration of minority-owned small businesses.
Wenatchee To Fix Stormwater Failure Causing Dip In Bike Lane
The failure has led to the recent forming of a sinkhole in the bike lane on westbound Fifth Street between Chelan Avenue and North Emerson Avenue.
Caution: The Weather’s Warm And The Water’s Really Cold In NCW
There are also hazards with the water because it's extremely cold and flowing rapidly because of snow melt this time of year.
East Wenatchee Doctor Awarded For Boosting Child Vaccinations
Dr. Doug Eisert is responsible for improving vaccinations for children and adolescents by 24% at Confluence Health
Douglas Co. To Send Insert With Primary Ballots Over Changes
A court decision earlier this year changed the boundaries of the 13th District to include southern Douglas County, including Rock Island and Pangborn Airport
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.