Business / Economy
Financial Wanderings with Brad Blackburn – Slow Growth, Trade War, Politics
Brad Blackburn with Blackburn Financial in Cashmere joins Dan Langager in your Financial Wanderings. Today Blackburn breaks down the slow growth in the U.S. economy, with manufacturing the exception as it continues to lose jobs. Blackburn says he’s not sure how the U.S.-China trade war could end and weighs in on whether U.S. politics and next year’s…
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Survey Finds Visiting Students Need Wenatchee-Area Housing
A new survey by The Bridge Research & Innovation District finds that visiting students lack housing. But it also says efforts are underway to spearhead a dorm-like housing co-op.
Read MoreWenatchee PAC Fires New Executive Director Following Complaints
Robert Cox is no longer the Executive Director of the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee. Cox was hired by the board of directors in June based on his skills and experience in theater and finance and facility management. Over the last several months, the board received many communications and feedback from varying stakeholders in…
Read MoreChelan County Taking Lodging Tax Promotions Applications
From promoting tourism to related capital projects, applications are being accepted now for Lodging Tax funds.
Read MoreFormer Food Pavilion, Fire & Police Stations – Old Wenatchee Buildings Finding New Life
Wenatchee has a lot of old buildings and whether historic or just vacant for a decade, they’re getting new owners and tenants. Mayor Frank Kuntz tells KOHO Standard Paint and Flooring is moving from downtown on Mission St. to the former Food Pavilion in Olds Station, leasing half of the building. Their current building on…
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‘Future Belongs To Them’ – Tech Students, Businesses Highlighted At Annual Innovator Awards
The Greater Wenatchee Area Technology Alliance (GWATA) and its partners hosted the 19th Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon yesterday at the Wenatchee Convention Center. Over 350 people attended, checking out booths by local tech businesses and STEM students showcasing their work advancing technology in North Central Washington. Since 2000, GWATA has recognized over 75 local innovators,…
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Survey Lays Out Recommendations For Wenatchee Convention Center’s Future
More hotels means the possibility of more conventions held at the Wenatchee Convention Center. Even though year-round recreation in the area may be draw for some, for many others when looking for a place to hold their convention, amenities must be competitive with others to make the Wenatchee Valley a viable choice.
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‘Solid’ Apple Harvest Hits Halfway Mark
Apple harvest is about half-way through and this year’s crop is shaping up to larger than the past several years. And this year we’ll also be able try some new varietals.
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Calling All Wenatchee Valley Young Professionals – It’s YP Week
Join the Wenatchee Downtown Association and community partners for the second annual Young Professionals Week.The Association’s Program & Events Director Meredith Hilger said the week-long series of events are for young professionals hoping to network, learn more about the community and ways to get involved. The week kicks off today with a lunch at Pybus…
Read MoreTourism, Hotels, Housing, Elections – Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce Update
Shiloh Burgess is the Executive Director of the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce. She joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about an amazing smoke-free summer in the Valley and what that meant for tourism dollars. Housing is an on-going issue in the region and Burgess talks about working with local legislators…
Read MoreBus Driver Shortage At Wenatchee School District
Buses play a vital roll in the school day, shuttling student to and from school. And when school bus drivers become hard to come by, recruitment time begins. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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