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
Grant County Deputies Looking For More Info On Rape Suspect
Isidro Cruz-Amaro, also known as "Junior", is charged with raping a drunk woman in February of 2021 after taking her home from the bar he owned.
Climbers Safe, One Injured, After Dramatic Chelan County Rescue
A call came to Rivercom Dispatch at about 8 pm Sunday that a climber had broken a leg, and a companion climber lost his rope.
Band Awards Announced For Apple Blossom Festival Youth Parade
The band awards were announced Monday for the 2024 Apple Blossom Festival’s Tekniplex Youth Parade.
Bids Sought Again For Trades District Near Pangborn Airport
The Port has increased the budget for the project after previous bids were higher than what was previously earmarked for the incubator for startup businesses.
Chelan Co. Wants Hearings On Liquor, Cannabis Licensing Clashes
Right now, the board can renew a liquor or cannabis license over the objection of a county without consulting with the county.
Zebras Get Loose From Truck On I-90 Sunday Afternoon
A truck hauling four privately owned zebras stopped on I-90 to secure the trailer when the zebras got free.
Design To Start On $6.8 Mil. Upgrade To Wenatchee Treatment Plant
The treatment plant was constructed in the 1950s and expanded in the 1990s and now has crumbling infrastructure.
Thousands Attend Wenatchee’s Apple Blossom Festival Youth Parade
The Youth Parade is billed as one of the only parades in the state featuring a large number of kids.
Most Campgrounds Still Not Open In NCW Forest Areas
The Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest is receiving a lot of questions from people about camping options.
Eastmont School Bond Package Fails For 2nd Time In Two Months
Ballot results released Friday morning show the measure further short of the 60 percent approval requirement than the previous vote in February.