Government
Chelan County’s Permanent Hazardous Waste Facility Finally Opens
After years of planning and construction delays, household hazardous waste collection events are a thing of the past for Chelan County residents. A new year-round facility opens tomorrow, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreStill $800,000 Gap To Close In Chelan County’s 2020 Budget, Commissioner Says
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the county’s 2020 budget and its new waste facility opening this week. The Moderate Risk Waste Facility on Highway 97A will allow county residents to drop off household chemicals, oils, paints and other hazardous products year-round. It was built…
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Wash. Farmworkers Say Congress’ Path-to-Citizenship Bill Flawed
A resolution in Congress aims to provide a path to legal status for farmworkers. It would also require farms to adopt E-Verify, a controversial system used to check employment eligibility. But some fear the bill could do more harm than good for farmworkers, as Eric Tegethoff reports.
Read MoreCity of Wenatchee Hiring Executive Services Director, Multiple Police Officers
Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz tells KOHO long-time Executive Services Director for the city Allison Williams will leave at the end of the year. Williams has been in the position for over 20 years, assisting the mayor’s office and all city departments. Kuntz said it will be a difficult position to fill and they don’t have…
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Report Says Wash. Debt Collection Laws Keep Families In Poverty
A new report gives Washington state a “C” grade for its consumer protection laws when it comes to debt collection. The report says families are struggling to get by without proper protection from debt collection. Eric Tegethoff has more.
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Lineage Logistics Properties In Wenatchee
From storage facilities to potential urban development ranging from retail to residential. The future of the Lineage properties in downtown Wenatchee remains to be seen. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Lodging Tax Grants For 2020
From minor events to capital projects, Chelan County Commissioners approve Lodging Tax grants for 2020. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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State Recreation And Conservation Office Seeks Volunteers
If you have an interest in outdoor recreation and conservation, there may an open position on an advisory committee for you. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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From Ranger Lookout To Vacation Rental
Built in 1947, The Stileko lookout on the Entiat Ranger District gets a new lease on life as a vacation rental. KOHO’s Chris Hansen has the story.
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Chelan County Veterans Services And The Veterans Assistance Fund
This Veterans Day, KOHO spoke with Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay and Chelan County Veterans Service Coordinator Tony Sandoval about the Veterans Assistance Fund.
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Future Of The Leavenworth Adventure Now In The Hands Of The Court
The proposed Leavenworth Adventure Park would feature an alpine coaster, bungee trampoline and ropes course and would be constructed near Icicle Road and Highway 2 at the entrance to Tumwater Canyon. The construction of the Adventure Park has pitted the parks developers against those who oppose its construction, Friends of Leavenworth with the City of…
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