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
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.
Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest Not Ready For Hiking, Camping
National forest spokesperson Robin DeMario says many people see the dry conditions and mistakenly think conditions are favorable for hiking and camping
Heavy Cascade Snow Coming, But Snowpack Level Likely To Stay Low
National Weather Service Meteorologist Joey Clevenger says the storm will hit Stevens Pass especially hard at times.