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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Evacuations Reduced To Level 2 In Stehekin From Pioneer Fire
Chelan County Emergency Management announced the downgrade from Level 3 Sunday for the Stehekin Valley, from High Bridge south to Adams Point.
Man Accused Of Smashing Car Windows, Starting Fire In Moses Lake
Deputies and Moses Lake Police were called in around 4 p.m. Sunday to assist with a house fire on Lee Drive in Cascade Valley.
Wenatchee Man Charged With Kidnapping 12-Year-Old Girl
Police say 41-year-old Omar Christopher Harding drove the girl past her home, grabbed her cell phone and held a knife to her neck.
Man Suspected Of Killing Girfriend, Fleeing State Set For Trial
Ashton Bunting Jr. has pleaded not guilty to second degree murder in the death of 28-year-old Synthia Ring.
Plaintiiffs Must Answer Religious Questions In COVID-19 Lawsuit
The employees' lawyer, former East Wenatchee Mayor Steve Lacy, argued their beliefs are confidential.
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.