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
East Wenatchee Man Gets Manslaughter Plea Deal In Fatal Shooting
Erik Farias Reyes pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter and unlawful possession of a firearm in the killing of 24-year-old Elias Mora Ontiveros.
Two Men Arrested In Connection To Burglaries In Leavenworth Area
Deputies say Mikulas Machacek and Kalani Heiser stole more than $40,000 from two burglaries in the Leavenworth area.
Wenatchee Area Will Be Divided Into 3 State Legislative Districts
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to block new boundaries.
One Dead, One In Critical Condition From Chelan SR 150 Crash
Deputies say a car driven by 23-year-old Mateo Villa-Morales was traveling at a high rate of speed on SR 150 when it crashed head-on into pickup truck.
Leavenworth Adventure Park Seeking Live Music, Longer Hours
A public hearing was held Friday by Leavenworth Hearing Examiner Andrew Kottkamp to consider the adventure park's proposal to amend its Conditional Use Permit
Man Acquitted For Reason Of Insanity In Wenatchee Motel 6 Fire
Chelan County prosecuting attorneys and the lawyer for Christopher Blanchard signed an agreement and recommendation for him to be hospitalized.
Pallet Housing For Homeless Going Up At Wenatchee Rescue Mission
A total of 44 pallet shelters will occupy space on the grounds of the Wenatchee Rescue Mission at 1450 S. Wenatchee Ave.
Police Say Man Was Shot By Homeowner At Wenatchee Residence
Officers say a 50-year-old man was shot by a homeowner who said the man tried to enter the residence.
E. Wenatchee Police Chase Leads To Power Outage, Suspect At Large
Officers say a car East Wenatchee Police identified as being stolen out of Moses Lake fled a traffic stop and led them on a high-speed chase.
Man Pleads Guilty To 1st Degree Murder Of Wenatchee Teenager
Yair Flores Cavero was shot to death in August 2022 while sleeping in his home in the 1600 block of Methow Street.