Jason Taylor

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.

Stayman Flats Fire Mostly “Boxed In” At 3,400 Acres

The transition was made from local firefighters to a state crew at 7 am Wednesday, allowing local departments to return to their bases.

Chelan PUD Looks At Extending Rate Hike, Holding Public Meetings

The extension is meant to help the utility deal with the rapidly increasing cost of producing electricity.

Stayman Flats Fire At 1,000 Acres, Still Some Level 3 Evacuations

Chelan Fire and Rescue is leading the effort to contain the fire, which has burned about 1,000 acres south and west of Chelan.

Okanogan County Transit To Start Daily Service To Chelan

The service will allow people to connect in Chelan with Link Transit’s Route 21 to and from Wenatchee.

Outreach Continues On Proposed Chelan Douglas Pathways Project

Meetings are currently being held in three Chelan County commission districts.

Chelan County Getting Federal Funds For Climate Action Plan

The money is meant to help local governments plan for future projects and is funded by the Biden Administration’s 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Fire Heavily Damages East Wenatchee Home

Firefighters were sent to a house fire in the 400 block of Neptune Ave. at 2:11 pm Sunday, where fire was venting out the front window of the living room.

Chelan County Stressing That Stehekin is Not Open For Visitors

Evacuation notices for the Pioneer Fire were reduced to Level 2 for Stehekin Valley, which means the area is now only open to residents and property owners.

Interest Growing For Meeting After Pioneer Fire Is Contained

There's been frustration among residents and elected office holders that not enough was done to put the fire out during its early stages.

Wenatchee Police Look To Free Up Officers For More Safety Patrols

Almost 40 tickets were issued during a traffic safety emphasis at Ninth Steet and North Chelan Avenue last month.