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
Grizzly Bears Officially Returning To Washington Cascades
Two federal agencies announced a decision Thursday to actively restore grizzly bears, although no reintroduction date or schedule was released.
Okanogan Wenatchee Forest Reminding Hikers To Watch Out For Ticks
Be aware of ticks in brush covered areas and check out your gear, your pets and yourself so you don’t bring them home with you.
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.
Chelan Commissioners Resigned To Reality Of Grizzly Bears Coming
Commissioner Shon Smith says the final Environmental Impact Statement on the project last month did not consider local concerns about the bears.
Proposed Pathway To Leavenworth Won’t Infringe On Tree Farmers
The vision is for an expanded network of pathways for non-motorized travel between the cities and towns.
Forest Service Cautioning Hikers After Enchantments Rescue
They say the recent rescue of two hikers in the Enchantments is an example of people being too eager and even impatient to get into the woods.
Final Impact Study On Grizzly Bears In North Cascades Released
The statement released Thursday evaluates the impacts of a range of approaches for restoring the grizzly bear to the North Cascades Ecosystem.
Record Highs Possible For Wenatchee And NCW; Big Change Coming
Things will change in a big way starting tomorrow and Thursday.
Early Prescribed Burn Coming To Portion Of Methow Wildlife Area
The Golden Doe Unit about 100 north of Wenatchee in Okanogan County is closed during the winter to allow mule deer to occupy the area.
WA DNR Meteorologist Not Expecting Extreme Wildfire Season
Department of Natural Resources Meteorologist Matthew Dehr specifically thinks North Central Washington will have a normal season because of the weather pattern.