Environment
Rep. 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.
Read MoreActive Wildfire Season Expected in NCW
Douglas County Fire District No. 2 Fire Marshal Kurt Blanchard talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the outlook for the 2020 wildfire season and what locals officials are doing to prepare for issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreEarth Day Activities Head Online at WVC
Joan Qazi, an instructor at Wenatchee Valley College (WVC), talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and how the coronavirus crisis has changed what WVC will do to commemorate the occasion.
Read MorePublic Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz says Coronavirus & Wildfire Season a Potentially Troubling Mix
Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the measures being taken to safeguard firefighters against the COVID-19 outbreak during the coming wildfire season.
Read MoreBLM Taking Nominations from Public for Lands Needing More Access
Jeff Clark with the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) regional office in Spokane talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about BLM’s recently-opened process for the public nomination of lands which are lacking in quality access for the purposes of recreation.
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Trump Administration Proposals Could Gut Environmental Law
Trump Administration Proposals Could Gut Environmental Law as the White House’s Council for Environmental Quality held the first of two public meetings on the changes. KOHO’S Ken Johannessen with the story.
Read MoreState Climatologist Profiles Changing Environments’ Effects on Northwest Salmon
Atmospheric scientist and University of Washington climatologist Nick Bond talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about his upcoming presentation, “Are Salmon Doomed? Hatching A Plan To Save A Northwest Icon,” which will take place at five branches of the North Central Regional Library system later this month.
Read MoreFifth-Generation Farm Partners with CDLT to Protect Imperiled Sage Grouse
Curt Soper, Executive Director of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and Fifth-Generation Farmer Kellen Keane join Chris Hansen on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about how the CDLT and a family farm in Douglas County have teamed up to help protect the endangered Greater Sage Grouse.
Read MoreAnnual 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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