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.

One Teenager Dead, 4 Underage Passengers Injured In SR 155 Crash

Troopers say a 1999 GMC pickup truck 17-year-old Jaelynn Vallee was northbound just before 9:30 pm Tuesday when Vallee failed to negotiate a curve.

Pioneer Fire At Nearly 38,500 Acres, Stehekin Still Threatened

Fire spokesperson Melanie Banton says special measures have been taken to keep the flames from harming those buildings.

Chick-fil-A Meeting With City On Possible N. Wenatchee Ave. Site

The company has filed a pre-application meeting with the City of Wenatchee’s Community Development Department to discuss a possible building permit.

Police, Homeowner, Firefighters Together Save Home From Deck Fire

Crews were called to a house fire in the 10 block of 15th Street NE just before 10 am.

Chelan County Housing Manager To Head Area Housing Authority

Sleiman gave her resignation notice on August 8 and her last day with the county will be October 5.

Complaint Says Wenatchee Schools Illegally Influenced Election

The complaint filed by Chelan Douglas Health District board member and Licensed Hydrogeologist Bill Sullivan claims School Superintendent Kory Kalahar used school resources for political activity in countering a mass mailer that was critical of the district's policies.

Major Mudslide Complicates Reopening Of SR 20 From Wildfire

Significant rain on Sunday caused a mudslide inside the current 11 mile stretch of the roadway that's shut down because of the Easy Fire.

Cantwell To Appear At $75 Million Battery Technology Site

Cantwell's office say she directed $75 million in federal money to fund the facility, which is intended to accelerate the research of battery technology.

Silver Alert Issued For Okanogan County Woman

Lucy Burns was last seen around 1:30 p.m. Saturday when she left her home to go for a walk with her two dogs

Master Gardener Foundation Re-launching Buy A Brick Fundraiser

The foundation financially supports the education programs and projects of the WSU Master Gardener Program.