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 Sheriff Commends Schrier For $660,000 Body Camera Funding
Schrier last week announced $660,000 in this year's federal budget for implementation of a Body Worn Camera (BWC’s) program with the Sheriff’s Office.
Douglas County Solid Waste Holding Free Collection Event
All county residents can dispose of hazardous materials such as pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, and motor oil.
Levy Renewal and Hike For Pool In Leavenworth Will Go To Voters
The hike will not be a new tax but will be part of a levy renewal to finance the community swimming pool in Leavenworth.
Judge Declines To Delay New Washington Legislative Map
Defendants in a lawsuit asking for a stay on the map, but the federal judge in the case filed a court document Monday saying he'd denied a stay last month.
Daily Camping Permit Lottery For Enchantments Changing This Year
People no longer must physically go to the Wenatchee River Ranger Station in Leavenworth but can enter the lottery through an app
Early Prescribed Burn Coming To Portion Of Methow Wildlife Area
The Golden Doe Unit about 100 north of Wenatchee in Okanogan County is closed during the winter to allow mule deer to occupy the area.
East Wenatchee Based LocalTel Being Purchased By Ziply Fiber
Financial details for the acquisition have not been released.
Work Starts Monday On East Wenatchee Rock Island Rd. Project
The city Water District will be replacing an old steel water main and service connections before a pavement overlay of the roadway takes place.
Early Interest In Woodcutting At Okanogan Wenatchee Nat. Forest
The practice is allowed in certain sections of the forest, but the season doesn't start until May.
Warm, Sunny Weather To Remain In Wenatchee, NCW Into Next Week
Temperatures that are normally in the 40s and 50s are soaring into the low 70s.