Government
Governor Signs Rep. Keith Goehner’s Legislation Related to Foreclosure Proceedings
A bill authored by Rep. Keith Goehner, a Republican from Dryden, will officially make any property sold by a county treasurer in a tax lien foreclosure sale to be sold “as is.” It was signed into law Wednesday, April 17, by Gov. Jay Inslee. House Bill 1634 will expand the language in state law to ensure anyone…
Read MoreWork Release Program Operating Out Of Chelan County Jail Again, But More Staff, Upgrades Needed
Although the Chelan County Jail’s annex building remains closed for the year, additional staffing and a revamped cell means the work release program is operating again out of the Regional Justice Center. Jail Chief Chris Sharpe and Chelan County Commissioner Bob Bugert join Dan Langager to talk how staffing and budget shortages, as well as…
Read More2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins on Budgets, Deadlines, Education Levies
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Dan Langager every Tuesday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today Hawkins talks about crunch time for many bills and budgets in the Legislature this week. One proposal would provide hydro-power projects similar benefits as solar and wind power and another would increase…
Read MoreLeavenworth’s Spring Cleaning Yard Waste Pick Ups Start This Week
Cleaning out your yard and burning brush in a quarantine zone – two annual spring-time goings-on this week in the Leavenworth area. Marcus Bellissimo has the details on what to do with yard waste if you live in the Upper Wenatchee Valley.
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It’s Time You Know About, Weigh In On Confluence Parkway, City of Wenatchee Says
If you’ve ever been stuck in North Wenatchee traffic, you know something needs to change. After a major north-end study, the Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council, City of Wenatchee and State Transportation Dept. settled on a plan to build a second bridge over the Wenatchee River. It’ll be called Confluence Parkway – if it gets built. The…
Read More2019 Legislature: Bill Would Expand Office of Agricultural, Seasonal Workforce Services
A bill aimed at agricultural workers was discussed in the Washington House of Representatives. Sponsors say it would create an office to oversee guest workers in the state. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read More2019 Legislature: Reps. Steele, Goehner on Fossil Fuel Bill, Potential ‘Overtime’
12th District State Representatives Mike Steele and Keith Goehner join Dan Langager every Friday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today they talk energy and budgets.
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With High Wildfire Risk, City of Leavenworth Asking Residents to Build Defensible Spaces
After a federal study last year put Leavenworth at the top of the list for wildfire risk among Pacific Northwest communities, the City is asking residents to take action. Leavenworth Mayor Cheri Farivar joined Dan Langager on KOHO 101 to talk about a presentation yesterday from the U.S. Forest Service and what homeowners should do…
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2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins’ Renewable Hydrogen Bill Passes House, Nabs Big Win For PUDs
A cleaner burning fuel gets a chance at a cleaner way to produce that fuel. All that’s left is the Governors’ signature. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Planned Burns Coming to 10,000 Acres Across Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Fight fire with fire, as the saying goes. And this spring, that’s the plan on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Marcus Bellissimo reports on planned burns across Central Washington.
Read MoreCity’s Annual Recycling Event In South Wenatchee This Saturday, April 13
As part of your spring cleaning, here’s your chance to dump the big stuff. The city of Wenatchee hosts its annual free recycling event this Saturday, April 13. You can bring scrap metal, appliances, electronics and tires, but not furniture, light bulbs or household garbage. KOHO’s Dan Langager sat down with the City’s Code Enforcement…
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