Government
Sen. Hawkins Remembers Local Republican Party Leader Fredi Simpson Ahead of Legislative Session
The next 105-day legislative session begins in Olympia Jan. 14. Lawmakers will have to pass three budgets (operating, capital, transportation) and tackle issues statewide from housing and traffic, to forest health and education. 12th District State Senator Brad Hawkins, a Republican from East Wenatchee, joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about…
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State Considering Name Change For Some Landmarks In Saddle Rock Natural Area
A natural landmark in Wenatchee may undergo a name change, says the State Committee On Geographic Names. Considering most people probably did not know its real name to begin with and that its name is derogatory to Native Americans, a change is probably a good thing. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Wenatchee City Hall Officially Moves Into Federal Building
The Wenatchee city council held it’s final meeting of the year last night, the final meeting in the “old” city hall on Chelan Avenue after 44 years in the building. City Hall has moved into the Federal Building – the upper story for now, until the main floor gets renovated in 2020. Wenatchee Mayor Frank…
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Leavenworth Adventure Park Developers Re-Submit Proposal, Public Comment Period Open Now
After withdrawing their initial application for a conditional use permit in September, the developers of a proposed adventure park in Leavenworth will try again. Marcus Bellissimo reports a public comment period is now open at the city’s website.
Read MoreChelan County Commissioners Tapping Reserves To Close 2019 Budget Gap
Chelan County Commissioner Keith Goehner joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about his final month as a commissioner. Goehner announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election to the county board, and instead seek office in the State House of Representatives – an election he won last month. Before he…
Read MoreCity of Wenatchee’s Budget, Revenue Strong Heading Into 2019, Finance Director Says
It’s budget season and many local cities have finalized their plans for 2019. The Wenatchee City Council approved next year’s budget at their last meeting. For a look at what’s in it, how the city has recovered since the Great Recession, bonding to pay for the new City Hall at the old Federal Building and…
Read MoreCity of Leavenworth Honors Fallen Local Soldier, Adventure Park Developers Re-Submit Application
Leavenworth Mayor Cheri Farivar joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the loss of one of Leavenworth’s own – 25-year-old Army Sgt. Leandro A.S. Jasso was killed Saturday in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Farivar said the city will fly flags at half-staff for five days and his name…
Read MoreFinal Election Results Certified By County, State Elections Officials
Election certification is a specialized process performed by a select group of elected officials. And it takes them 21 days after a general election to finally call all of the races, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Maintenance Funding Bill Would Preserve Nation’s Historic Sites, Congress Urged to Act Before Session Ends
A bill in Congress could address more than $11 billion in maintenance costs for the country’s national parks. Those funds could also help save some of the nation’s historic sites, including in Washington state, where visitors spend more than $500 million dollars a year in local communities. National Parks supporters are making a final push…
Read MoreCounty Officials Ask Lawmakers For More Funding As Legislative Session Nears
It’s budget season, with cities, counties and other organizations finalizing their 2019 spending plans. But they’re also keeping an eye on the upcoming legislative session. At a recent Tri-Commission meeting (commissioners of Chelan County, Port of Chelan County and Chelan PUD) , county commissioners said they’re concerned about so-called unfunded mandates. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read More2018 General Election Vote Count Approaches Record Locally, Statewide
This year’s mid-term election saw close to record numbers of voter turnout. Not just nation- and state-wide, but in almost all Washington counties. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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