I'm 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. I covered both the Kansas and Missouri state legislatures, being stationed in the capital cities of both states. I enjoy 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
Wenatchee Police Renew Focus On Man Who’s Been Missing For A Year
Travis Coleman was last seen at his apartment on Montana Street in Wenatchee in the late afternoon of April 22nd, 2023.
Chelan Co. Lodging Tax Awards Saddled By Dwindling Collections
Collections for capital projects grants this year came up $90,000 short of what was originally allocated.
Confluence Health Given Two Awards For Organ Donation Efforts
Confluence Health is one of 200 hospitals which coordinate with LifeCenter Northwest on the transfer of organs for transplant.
One Person Dead In Crash On SR 20 East Of Tonasket
Troopers say a 2004 Ford Ranger pickup truck was traveling westbound on the highway when it left the roadway and landed in the adjacent Bonaparte Creek.
One Dead, One Injured In Single Car Rollover Crash Near Warden
Troopers say a 2007 BMW 328 was traveling eastbound when it left the roadway, rolled, and landed on its top.
East Wenatchee Man Charged With Intent To Deal “Gray Death”
Derek William Bianchi was charged late Wednesday after being arrested by East Wenatchee Police Sunday afternoon.
Former Wenatchee Woman Get 9 Month Sentence For 3rd Degree Rape
Cynthia Collier was sentenced Wednesday in Chelan County Superior Court after reaching a plea deal earlier for third-degree rape.
Family Says Their Son Is Missing Driver In Columbia River Crash
A social media post from the family Wednesday stated their son Angel Mendoza Ruelas suffered from an accident on U.S. 97A
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.
Former Snoqualmie City Councilor To Challenge Senator Hawkins
Democrat Jim Mayhew of Snoqualmie registered Tuesday with the Washington Public Disclosure Commission to run for the 12th District Senate seat.