Business / Economy
It’s Official – Chelan PUD Will Move HQ to Olds Station Business Park
The Chelan County PUD’s move to Olds Station is a Go. After years of financial analysis, months of customer feedback and a resolution put to a vote, a consolidated service center got the green light, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read More2019 Legislature: Bill Would Expand Office of Agricultural, Seasonal Workforce Services
A bill aimed at agricultural workers was discussed in the Washington House of Representatives. Sponsors say it would create an office to oversee guest workers in the state. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreFinancial Wanderings with Brad Blackburn – Stock Market, Trade War, Economic Politics
Brad Blackburn with Blackburn Financial in Cashmere joins Dan Langager in your Financial Wanderings. Blackburn talks today about strong trends in the stock market right now, the latest with the trade war with China and what Blackburn sees as too much politics in the Federal Reserve.
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Local Economy: Unemployment Rate Ticks Up, Labor Force Continues To Grow
The latest jobs report for Chelan and Douglas Counties shows a slight rise in the unemployment rate, but more people are still joining the local labor force. According to new stats from the State Employment Security Department, the local economy added 400 jobs between February 2018 and 2019, and the labor force grew by nearly…
Read More2019 Legislature: House Bill Would Protect Domestic Agricultural Workforce
Proposed legislation in the Washington House seeks to enforce safeguards for seasonal workers. It also emphasizes the need to maintain a domestic workforce, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read More2018 Tourism Report: Sporting Events Brought $10 Million Boost To Local Economy
The 2018 Annual Tourism Report is out from the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce. It breaks down how sports events, outdoor recreation and more impact the local economy, with big events alone bringing in $10 million to the Valley last year. Tourism remains the fourth-largest industry in the Wenatchee Valley, said Jerri Barkley, the Chamber’s…
Read More2019 Legislature: House Democrats Unveil Two-Year Operating Budget Proposal
House Democrats – in the majority – proposed their operating budget for the next two years for the state. So far, it’s less than the Governor’s plan and despite a budget surplus, it does include some tax increases, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreChelan County Commission Update with Bob Bugert – Overnight Rentals, Flood Risk
Chelan County Board of Commissioner Bob Bugert joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about what the melting snow means for flood risk in the county. Bugert said the creation of the county’s Flood Control Zone District has been a major help for projects in areas like No. 2 Canyon, Slide Ridge,…
Read MoreFinancial Wanderings with Brad Blackburn – Stock Market, Trade War, ‘Stag-flation’
Brad Blackburn with Blackburn Financial in Cashmere joins Dan Langager in your Financial Wanderings. Blackburn talks today about the latest U.S. jobs report and how the stock market reacted, a look at the American economy overall, the latest with the trade war with China and a quick update on Brexit.
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Wenatchee Library Temporarily Moving Downtown During $1.5 Million Remodel
Wenatchee Public Library will move into a temporary downtown location for one year while the existing library undergoes a $1.5 million remodel. North Central Regional Library signed a lease last week with Wenatchee Downtown Investments for the old Seafirst Bank building at the corner of Orondo and Wenatchee Avenues. The library will begin moving into…
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10th Annual My Girlfriend’s Closet Opens Friday In Old Hastings Building
Two back-to-back events will take place in one location over the next two weekends. One features women’s clothing for all occasions and the other specializes in prom dresses. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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