Commerce
WA Senate & House Budgets Both Include Capital Gains Tax
Sen. Brad Hawkins of Washington State’s 12th Legislative District talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the trio of budgets which have recently been approved by the state senate.…
Read MoreCity of Wenatchee Finalizes Budget for Fiscal 2021
Wenatchee City Councilperson Jim Bailey talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the city’s finalization of its budget for fiscal year 2021, as well as the challenges resulting from the ongoing pandemic.…
Read MoreFlights Increasing at Pangborn amid Pandemic
Director of Airports Trent Moyers is joined by Craig Larsen of the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority for a discussion with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about recent activity at Pangborn Memorial Airport, as well as information regarding potential interest in the Lineage properties in Wenatchee.…
Read MoreCity of Leavenworth Considering Easing its Restrictions on Beekeeping
Leavenworth mayor Carl Florea chats with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the city’s exploration of a possible easing on beekeeping restrictions within town limits. Florea also discusses the latest pandemic protocols being looked at during the city’s busy winter season, as well as recent talks with a town in France about the possible establishment of a sister city relationship.…
Read MoreWenatchee Downtown Association Asking Everyone to Shop Local This Holiday Season
Linda Haglund and Meredith Hilger of the Wenatchee Downtown Association chat with KOHO Morning show host Chris Hansen about the organization’s ongoing campaign to focus shoppers on local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Read MoreCity of East Wenatchee Doing its Level Best During Pandemic
East Wenatchee mayor Jerrilea Crawford talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about her city’s role during the course of the pandemic, along with details about its preparedness for the winter months ahead.…
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 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 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 their emergence from the coronavirus shutdown.…
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