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
Wildfire Caused By Semi Burns 20 Acres In Grant County
Fire investigators say it broke out Wednesday afternoon between State Route 243 and the Columbia River after a tractor-trailer crashed and caught fire
Gusty Winds, Dry Conditions Lead To Wildfire At Daroga State Park
Firefighters from Orondo arrived at about 6:30 pm Friday to find a wildfire on the hillside above the park burning in grass, sage and poplar trees.
Douglas County Shuts Down Cider Company Venue For Code Violations
The County announced Thursday that Union Hill Cider Company is being deemed “unsafe for occupancy” due to numerous violations.
Chelan County Planning For $15-20 Million Wood Products Campus
County commissioners and staff recently toured sawmills and biomass plants in the region to gather ideas for the future facility.
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.
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.