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
Local, Federal Office Holders Voice Concerns Over Pioneer Fire
Chelan County Commissioner Tiffany Gering says she's fearful about residents refusing to leave.
500 Acre Fire In Grant County Brought Under Control Late Thursday
The fire was spotted at about 3pm Thursday and crews spent the next several hours getting it under control near the town of Wilson Creek.
Pioneer Fire At Nearly 19,000 Acres As Local Frustration Mounts
The fire has spread north along the shoreline and evacuation notices have extended northward, with the Stehekin Valley area now under Level 1.
Agreement Made On Columbia River Treaty Between U.S. And Canada
The two countries signed the Treaty in the 1960s to establish coordinated flood control and hydroelectric energy production throughout the Columbia River Basin.
Burn Ban In Place On Forest Land Under State DNR Management
The ban prohibits outdoor burning, campfires, the use of charcoal briquettes, and prescribed burns on all DNR managed forest land.
Large Rural Brush Fire Shuts Down SR 17 East Of Ephrata
Deputies say the fire originated at the Ephrata Gun Range and spread eastward to the edge of SR17 by 6pm.
Union Hill Cider Co. Re-opens After Being Shut Down By County
The East Wenatchee area business was closed down by Douglas County
Washington Apple Commission Names New President
Michael Schadler will take over for Todd Fryhover, who's retiring after 18 years with the commission.
Pioneer Fire More Than Doubles In Size Over Weekend – 3,811 Acres
There are now 330 crew members working the fire with eight helicopters providing bucket drops from the lake.
Chelan PUD Expanding Fire Danger Power Shutoff Plan Countywide
The PUD developed one of the state's first public safety power shutoff plans (PSPS) in 2021 with a pilot program in the Lake Wenatchee/Plain area