Posts Tagged ‘Wenatchee’
YWCA NCW, Wenatchee Valley College To Host ‘Stand Against Racism Day’
The YWCA of North Central Washington and Wenatchee Valley College will present a Stand Against Racism event on the Omak and Wenatchee campuses next week. Th events Wednesday and Thursday are free and open to the public. Jenny Pratt, Executive Director of the YWCA NCW, joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk…
Read MoreChelan County Fire District #1 Preparing For Fire Season, Station Upgrades
Chelan County Fire District #1 Fire Chief Mike Burnett joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studio to talk about seasonal and permanent hires ahead of this year’s fire season, a few small burns that have already popped up this spring, predicting the type of fires ahead based on dry fuels and vegetation and major renovations…
Read MoreWenatchee Walks For MS April 14 At Walla Walla Point Park
The Wenatchee MS walk is Saturday, April 14 at Walla Walla Point Park. Organizers Jessica Johnson and Pat Quinn-Williams join Dan Langager in the KOHO studio to talk about how the walk brings awareness to the initiative to end multiple sclerosis. Quinn-Williams said Walk MS helps them team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers…
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Fish & Wildlife Commission Hosting Public Comment Meetings On Hunting, Fishing Seasons
The State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife will hear public comment on upcoming hunting and fisheries seasons. And you won’t have to travel any farther than downtown Wenatchee. Marcus Bellissimo reports you can also comment online.
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What Does Launching The Valley’s Research & Innovation District Mean For Economic Development?
The community action group Our Valley Our Future last week unveiled development of a Research & Innovation District (RID). Joining Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show today is Steve King, the City of Wenatchee’s Economic Development Director. King talks about what an RID means for the community – from research and education, to seminars,…
Read MoreWenatchee Eye & Ear Clinic Merger With Confluence Health Complete
The Wenatchee Eye & Ear Clinic has been an institution of the region for decades. But instead of closing their doors with the anticipated retirement of several of their physicians, they decided to join forces. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreiFiber Nabs Naming Rights To Community Rink At Town Toyota Center
After a year-and-a-half long search, the community ice rink at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee has a naming sponsor – iFiber Communications. The three-year, $120,000 contract for naming rights were announced at a press conference Friday at the rink. KOHO’s Dan Langager was there.
Read MoreCity Of Chelan Hosting Affordable Housing Town Hall Tonight
The City of Chelan is hosting a Town Hall Meeting today on the issue of housing. Chelan Mayor Mike Cooney said the goal of the Affordable Housing Initiative is allow more low- and middle-income earners to find homes and apartments, as well as keep current residents in the Chelan Valley, rather than seeing them move…
Read MoreCWU Basketball, Alumni Event Coming To Town Toyota Center Dec. 19
A major Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) basketball game is coming to Wenatchee Tuesday, Dec. 19. The Central Washington University Wildcats will play division rival Northwest Nazarene University Crusaders at the Town Toyota Center. CWU Foundation board members asked Wildcat Head Coach Greg Sparling and University President Jim Gaudino to bring the game and CWU…
Read MoreAnnual Women In Agriculture Conference Saturday in Wenatchee, PNW
This Saturday is the annual Women in Agriculture Conference, a full day of networking and learning with locations around Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Alaska. This year’s event theme is “We Can Do It” and features Oregon Department of Agriculture Director Alexis Taylor, and Anne Schwartz, owner of Blue Heron Farm in Skagit County, as…
Read MoreKOHO Candidate Forum – Chelan County Fire District #1
KOHO 101 is the place to hear directly from your local candidates ahead of this fall’s general election. Today’s candidate forum features Cam de Mestre and Doug Miller, both vying for Chelan County Fire District #1. Ballots are due Tuesday, Nov. 7; either postmarked that day or placed in an official ballot box.
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