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
Request To Drop Bail Denied For Wenatchee Prostitution Suspect
The attorney for 61-year-old Linhui Yan asked this week for bail to be dropped and Yan to be released on his own recognizance.
Rock Island Mayor Agnew Running For Douglas County Commission
Agnew is running for the Commission District 2 seat, which is being vacated by Kyle Steinberg.
Chelan-Douglas Pathways Trails Project To See Public Outreach
A public outreach effort will start in May, which will include pop up tables at events as well as social media posts and a Pathways website.
Rep. Newhouse Faces Trump Endorsement Of Opponent Again
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed fellow Republican Jerrod Sessler for the seat while calling Newhouse a “weak and pathetic RINO” in a social media post.
Group Against Columbia School Closing Urging Turnout At Hearing
Save Columbia School says closing the school will do little to help offset the district's budget.
Chelan Douglas Health Board Closer To Selecting Administrator
There were 32 applicants that were screened by a hiring committee and narrowed first to 10 candidates and then to six.
Wenatchee Annual Recycling Event Takes Place Saturday
Items being accepted include car batteries, Scrap irons, Air conditioners, Appliances, Televisions, Laptops, computers, and monitors.
Chelan Commissioner Voices Displeasure Over Grizzly Bear Plan
Commissioners say a final Environmental Impact Statement on the project last month did not consider local concerns about the bears.
Man Who Reportedly Jumped Off Odabashian Bridge Confirmed Dead
Troopers say the man was taken to Confluence Health Hospital Central Campus under involuntary commitment.
No One Located After Pickup Drives Into River From 97
Troopers say an unidentified person was driving a 2013 GMC Sierra southbound on the highway when they drifted to the right and overcorrected across the roadway.