Business / Economy
East Wenatchee Grappling with Goatheads, Financial Fallout from Pandemic
City of East Wenatchee Mayor Jerrilea Crawford talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about how the city is dealing with the multitude of fiscal issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Crawford also shares details of how the city is attempting to mitigate the invasive species Bindii, more commonly known as goatheads.
Read MoreNumerous Construction Projects Continuing in Wenatchee Amid Pandemic
Jake Lewing, an engineer with the City of Wenatchee talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the variety of public works projects that are ongoing amid the coronovirus crisis.
Read MoreLocal Business Owner Starts Petition to Repeal WA Governor of Emergency Powers
KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen talks with local business owner Mike McKee about his foundation of the Restore Washington project and its pursuit of a ballot initiative (I-1114) to strip the governor’s seat of some portions of its emergency powers in Washington State.
Read MoreChelan County Commissioners Applaud Decision to Scrap Grizzly Reintroduction
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the U.S. Department of the Interior’s recent decision to halt the process of reintroducing grizzly bears into the ecosystem of the North Cascades. Overbay also speaks about the county’s plans to reapply for a move to the next phase of Gov.…
Read MoreCity of Leavenworth Amends Emergency Order to Allow Outdoor Dining
Leavenworth Mayor Carl Florea talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the city’s recent amending of an emergency declaration which allows eateries to serve patrons for outside seating.
Read MoreShort-Term Rentals Management Continues to be Hot Topic for Chelan County Commissioners
Chelan County Commissioner Bob Bugert talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the numerous issues surrounding the topic of managing short-term rentals within the county and provides the commissioners’ thoughts about Gov. Jay Inslee’s recent decree for all Washingtonians to wear facial coverings in public.
Read MoreChelan County Commissioners Seeking Move to Modified Phase 2
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about numerous topics related to current business within the county, including the commissioners’ desire to move into a Modified Phase 2 status during the COVID-19 economic recovery.
Read MoreCDHD Administrator Explains Details of Move to “Modified Phase 1”
Barry Kling, Administrator with the Chelan-Douglas Health District talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the area’s recent move into Modified Phase 1 status of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan, as well as other current details related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreLocal Restaurant Owner who Attempted Defiance of Gov. Inslee’s COVID-19 Closure Orders Determined to Keep Doors Open
Kevin Smith, owner of the Windmill Restaurant in Wenatchee talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about his business’s recent efforts to reopen for in-person dining in spite of Gov. Jay Inslee’s pandemic closure orders.
Read MoreAttorney Leading Efforts to End Pandemic Emergency Declaration says Case is Already Gong his Client’s Way
Joel Ard, the head attorney for a group of civic and business leaders in Chelan and Douglas Counties who are suing Gov. Jay Inslee over his continuing Stay At Home emergency orders talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the latest details in the case.
Read MoreNew Leavenworth City Administrator Eager to Continue Forward Progress
Newly-hired Leavenworth City Administrator Ana Cortez-Steiner talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about her storied background in civic employment and the future of Leavenworth from an administrative perspective.
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