Environment
Annual Women In Ag Conference to Focus on Sustainability
Margaret Viebrock, Director of the Washington State University Extension office in Chelan & Douglas Counties, talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about this month’s annual Women In Agriculture conference at the Confluence Technology Center in Wenatchee.
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Wash. Climate Advocates Call For Ambitious 2020 Session
The effects of climate change continue to bear down on Washington state. Climate advocates say lawmakers need to act fast to reduce the state’s carbon emissions. KOHO’s Ken Johannessen has more.
Read MoreGoodwin Bridge, Salmon Recovery, 2020 Budget – Chelan County Commission Update
Chelan County is calling for bids on the West Cashmere Bridge Replacement Project, the largest project the county’s road department has ever undertaken, said County Commissioner Bob Bugert. The $25.5 million project will replace the West Cashmere Bridge, commonly called the Goodwin Road Bridge, with the bridge closing to all traffic beginning sometime in March. Bids…
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Fish & Wildlife Dept. Seeks Comments on Peshastin Land Conservation Project
A proposed conservation project in the Wenatchee Valley is looking for your feedback. Marcus Bellissimo reports from Peshastin.
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Bill to Keep Olympics ‘Wild’ Passes Out of House Committee
A bill to permanently protect parts of the Olympic National Forest has passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee. In its development, the federal legislation received local support from residents and business. Eric Tegethoff has the details.
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Chelan County’s Permanent Hazardous Waste Facility Finally Opens
After years of planning and construction delays, household hazardous waste collection events are a thing of the past for Chelan County residents. A new year-round facility opens tomorrow, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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With Horan Area Home To Moose Calf, Tips For Moose Encounters From Fish & Wildlife Dept.
The Horan Natural Area is a favorite hiking spot for many people and their dogs. It’s also recently been claimed by a moose as her territory, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Sage Hills, Other Foothills Areas Now Closed For Winter
The onset of winter means the closing of several popular hiking trails in the area. The reason: protection of winter habitat for wildlife, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreCitizens Sought for National Forest Resource Advisory Committee
The U.S. Forest Service is looking to fill vacancies on an advisory committee. The committee covers a wide array of interests – from recreation, to archaeology to wildlife – across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Read MoreBucking Global Trend, New Data Shows Washington’s Carbon Emissions Cooling
Falling emissions from electricity balances increases from transportation and heating in Washington. Overall, new data shows Washington’s carbon emissions cooling. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Land Trust Secures More Land For Salmon Protection
The Chelan Douglas Land trust recently acquired land near Lake Wenatchee that will preserve salmon habitat and hiking trails. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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