Business / Economy
Chelan 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.
Read MoreChelan County Commissioners Site Concerns Over Divisiveness as Reason for not Joining Coalition Lawsuit Against Gov. Inslee
Chelan County Commissioner Bob Bugert talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the commissioner’s decision not to join the recently-filed lawsuit against Gov. Jay Inslee.
Read MoreHead Plaintiff in Coalition Suit Against Gov. Inslee says the Truth Will Win Out
Jose Cuevas, councilman for the City of Wenatchee and chief plaintiff in the recently-filed lawsuit brought against Gov. Jay Inslee talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about his confidence in winning the case despite an initial motion to cancel its first scheduled hearing by the state Attorney General’s Office.
Read MoreWenatchee Chamber Partners with Confluence Health to Offer Proactive Coronavirus Testing
Sasha Sleiman, Government Affairs Director with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Stu Freed, Chief Medical Officer with Confluence Health talk with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about a newly launched effort to test area residents for COVID-19. During their time, Sleiman also details a recently-announced toolkit to help area businesses navigate…
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