Environment
WVC’s 2021 Earth Day Celebration Features Global Influence
Joan Qazi and Derek Sheffield from Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) chat with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the institution’s Earth Day functions for 2021, along with the global influence that this year’s celebration includes at WVC.
Read MoreTri-County Pest Control Taking Shape
Will Carpenter, Director of the Tri-County Pest, Disease and Control Board and Chelan County Commissioner Bob Bugert talk with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the growing importance of pest and disease control within the region and the recent addition of Okanogan County to the Board’s area of oversight.
Read MoreState Lands Commissioner Stepping Up Efforts to Increase Wildfire Mitigation Spending
Hilary Franz, Commissioner of Public Lands for the State of Washington, talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about her efforts to assist in the procurement of greater funding for wildfire mitigation in the state through the 2021 legislative sessions.
Read MoreWVC Welcomes Renowned Author, Ornithologist for Black History Month Presentation
Derek Sheffield, professor of English at Wenatchee Valley College, chats with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about an upcoming presentation by Dr. Drew Lanham of Clemson University in connection with February’s Black History Month celebration.
Read MorePublic Lands Commissioner says Annual Firestorms will Continue Unless Resources Improve
Washington state Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the intensifying need for fire suppression resources in the wake of the Evergreen State’s worst fire season in over two decades.
Read MoreChanges Coming to Garbage Collection for City of Wenatchee
Wenatchee City Councilperson Mark Kulaas talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about a significant change which will impact sanitation service within the city limits beginning in the new year.
Read MoreRegion’s Wheat Growers Struggling in Wake of Pearl Hill Fire
Ben Adams, past president of the Washington Wheat Growers Association and a wheat farmer in Douglas County, talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the harsh impacts of September’s Pearl Hill Fire has had on the region’s grain producers.
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…
Read MoreRep. Schrier Working on Federal Aid for Fire Victims of NCW
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier from Washington’s 8th Congressional District talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the efforts to bring federal assistance to wildfire victims in North Central Washington. Schrier also discusses the latest news regarding federal relief from the coronavirus.
Read MoreChelan County Looking to Improve Local Forest Health with Public/Private Funding Venture
Chelan County Natural Resources Director Mike Caputa joins Commissioner Bob Bugert in talking with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about a new bond proposal to strengthen the resilience of the region’s forests. During their time on air, Bugert also discusses a recently-held public forum on the subject of short-term rentals within the county.
Read MoreWenatchee Beaver Project Continues to Assist Wildlife, Habitat in Region
Kodi Jo Jaspers, Beaver & BDA Program Manager with Trout Unlimited in Wenatchee chats with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the Wenatchee Beaver Project, a program designed to assist in the relocation of nuisance beavers and protect their natural habitat.
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