Government
In Time For Winter, Homeless Warming Shelter Coming to Wenatchee
Being homeless can be extremely difficult in its own right. Add to that freezing temperatures, and just staying warm can be a full-time endeavor. City and county officials in the Wenatchee Valley have plans for a “low barrier” shelter that’ll double as a warming shelter during the winter months.
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Locals Voicing Opposition to Federal Grizzly Bear Plan
Grizzlies once roamed much of the Cascade Mountains. Now a federal plan is looking to reintroduce grizzles to the North Cascades once again, but those who live in the region or who recreate in the area are voicing opposition, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Student Mock Election Open For All Washington K-12 Students
Teaching students the importance of civic engagement can start at an early age. One to get kids involved in civics is mock elections, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreChelan County Taking Lodging Tax Promotions Applications
From promoting tourism to related capital projects, applications are being accepted now for Lodging Tax funds.
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Name Placards Available For Pick-Up Following Lincoln Park Castle Demolition
Fundraising efforts over 20 years ago helped to build an elaborate play structure in a Wenatchee city park. Renovations are currently underway in the same park and those who helped raise funds years ago are being asked if they would like a reminder of their contribution.
Read MoreCashmere, Leavenworth, Lake Wenatchee Fire Districts Receive $722,000 Equipment Grant
Firefighting is dangerous business. And when vital equipment shows signs of aging and is incompatible with neighboring fire districts, it’s time to band together and get new equipment. Government grants can go a long way toward making that happen, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreChelan County Residents ‘Overwhelmingly’ Against Grizzly Bear Repopulation, Commissioner Says
Should grizzly bears come back to the North Cascade Mountains? Should the Federal Fish & Wildlife Service translocate bears themselves? Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay, as well as Commissioners Bob Bugert and Doug England, say No. Overbay joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the latest on a proposal from the Nation…
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With ‘Anything In Them,’ Inslee Issues Executive Order On Vaping
With flavors like sticky buns, bubblegum, gooey butter cake, Granny’s apple pie, pina coloda, pumpkin donut, cotton candy, peanut butter cup, English toffee and caramel, perhaps it’s not surprising kids and other vape users are drawn to wide range of product available for vaping. In light of the recent outbreak of vaping-related illnesses and deaths,…
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Report: Wash. DNR Making Progress On Fires, Climate, Has Work To Do Elsewhere
Fire season is winding down, especially after snowfall over weekend. So how are state forest managers doing in mitigating wildfire risk and improving forest health? A new report says the state Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz is making progress on issues such as climate change and wildfires. But it also finds Franz could be…
Read MoreTo Spur Housing, Leavenworth Updates Development Regulations
The City of Leavenworth is encouraging more residential and diverse developments. City officials say a change to regulations will help spur those development along, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreFormer Food Pavilion, Fire & Police Stations – Old Wenatchee Buildings Finding New Life
Wenatchee has a lot of old buildings and whether historic or just vacant for a decade, they’re getting new owners and tenants. Mayor Frank Kuntz tells KOHO Standard Paint and Flooring is moving from downtown on Mission St. to the former Food Pavilion in Olds Station, leasing half of the building. Their current building on…
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