Government
Streetlight Upgrades In Cashmere Uncover Old Wiring, Grounding
The City of Cashmere recently replaced it streetlights with LED lighting. Little did they suspect that the act of switching out old light bulbs would cause a whole new set of problems. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MorePine Street Closure Starts Monday, New US 2 Crosswalks in Leavenworth
Leavenworth Mayor Cheri Farivar joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about finally getting the Pine Street rebuild project going, as well as new crosswalks on Highway 2 and discussions on the city’s fire code for homes, businesses and parks.
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U.S. Forest Service: How To Balance Bighorn Sheep, Domestic Grazing Needs
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking to balance Bighorn Sheep with domestic grazing needs. The federal agency is taking public comment on an environmental analysis at the same time, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Community Input Sought For Entiat Valley Sustainable Recreation Strategy
Both locals and visitors enjoy recreating in the Entiat Valley. Now the U.S. Forest Service wants input on your recreation needs in the Entiat to develop a sustainable recreation plan. Marcus Bellissimo has the details.
Read MoreElection 2019: Mayor Kuntz On Running Un-Opposed, New Council Candidates
No matter how Wenatchee residents vote in the primary and general elections this year, there will be at least two new faces on the city council next year. But there won’t be a change in the mayor’s office, as Frank Kuntz is running un-opposed for a third term. Kuntz joins Dan Langager on the KOHO…
Read MoreCashmere City Councilman Seeking Re-Election Arrested
A felony conviction will bring to a halt any political aspirations you may have. Even if not convicted, being arrested for a potential felony conviction doesn’t help your career much either. Marcus Bellissimo reports on such a case in Cashmere.
Read MoreState Ecology Dept. Approves Updated Chelan County Shoreline Plan
The Shoreline Master Program for Chelan County started back in the mid-1970’s, but was last updated in 1997. So 22 years later, the plan gets a much-needed update, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Chelan County Officials Close To Finalizing Stemilt-Squilchuck Recreation Plan
A recreation plan for the Squilchuck and Stemilt basins is currently addressing areas of use for motorized and non-motorized user groups. And through public input, it looks like some form of compromise will be reached, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreElection 2019: Despite Vacancies, Local Races Set After Special Filing Days
Elections are one way that we as Americans express our democratic freedoms. But it’s hard to vote for an office if no one is running for that office, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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With Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth Outbreak Looming, Aerial Treatment Starts This Month
The U.S. Forest Service is preparing to wage war against the Tussock Moth. A moth, whose last outbreak in the state, defoliated tens of thousands of acres. Marcus Bellissimo reports on treatments starting this month.
Read MoreNCW Housing Shortage: Leavenworth City Council Approves New Regulations
Affordable housing in North Central Washington has been an issue for many years. This year the state legislature set aside some funding for housing projects across the state. The group Our Valley Our Future studied ways to alleviate the shortage. Recently, a task force was convened in Leavenworth to try to tackle the issue in…
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