I'm the News Director at News Radio 560 KOQ. 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.
Jason Taylor
Restrictions Loosened For Sex Offender To Enter Wenatchee
The Washington Appeals Court says the state has been too restrictive in denying Eric Ray Lewis travel to the area and must clarify visitation of his family.
Washington Ambulance Companies Feeling Better After Medicaid Boost
The increase of nearly $14 million applies specifically to non-emergency Medicaid calls, which had not had a boost in funding for 19 years.
NCW Health Districts Warn About Opioids Laced With Xylazine
Xylazine is federally approved for veterinarians to traquilize large animals , but it's now being mixed in to prolong or strengthen the effect of illicit drugs.
One Dead From Three Vehicle Crash Near Cle Elum
Drugs or alcohol were not involved in the crash, which took place just before 5:30pm Wednesday.
Couple On The Run For Prosecution File Their Own Lawsuit
A lawsuit from 60-year-old Linhui Yan and 44-year-old Yan Yang claims the Columbia River Drug Task Force improperly seized almost $135,000 from their bank accounts.
12-Year-Old Student Detained In Chelan County On School Threat
Grant County deputies say a Wahluke School District student posted an online threat
Appeals Court Calls For Resentencing Of Former NCW TV Broadcaster
A new ruling calls for a former Wenatchee television broadcaster will be resentenced in his child molestation case.
A three-judge panel of the Washington Appeals Court released a decision Tuesday calling for 58-year-old Lonnie Kaye England to be sentenced under guidelines prior to a change in law that allows sentences to be extended to life.
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Wenatchee Valley Museum Offers Native Heritage Bus Tour
The 10-hour tour Saturday will highlight the work of the late Smoker Marchand.
Flood Watch Followed By Possible Record Heat In Wenatchee
Meteorologist Steve Van Horn with the National Weather Service says the atmosphere is conducive for the possibility of wet, slow-moving thunderstorms today.
Confluence Health Eliminates COO Position In Restructuring
Confluence Health is eliminating the position of Chief Operating Officer.
The health care provider sent a memo to all staff members Friday, saying the move was necessary for economic and restructuring reasons.
The memo says restructuring efforts include recruiting for a new leadership position focused on boosting outpatient services...