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
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.
Chelan Commissioner Voices Displeasure Over Grizzly Bear Plan
Commissioners say a final Environmental Impact Statement on the project last month did not consider local concerns about the bears.
Man Who Reportedly Jumped Off Odabashian Bridge Confirmed Dead
Troopers say the man was taken to Confluence Health Hospital Central Campus under involuntary commitment.
Army National Guard Nearing Pangborn Airport Move-In
The Guard has been paying rent since last September but will launch operations at the airport in June.
No One Located After Pickup Drives Into River From 97
Troopers say an unidentified person was driving a 2013 GMC Sierra southbound on the highway when they drifted to the right and overcorrected across the roadway.
Proposal Unveiled For “Craft” District In Wenatchee Warehouse
The warehouse would be turned into a hub of several micro-breweries surrounded by restaurants and retail businesses.
Families Of Couple Killed At Gorge Show Last Year File Lawsuit
Family members of 29-year-old Brandy Escamilla and her 26-year-old fiance Josilyn Ruiz are suing event organizer Live Nation and its security contractors.