Health
Cascade School District Ahead of Curve for At-Home Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic
Tracey Beckendorf-Adou, Superintendent of Cascade School District and Emily Ross, Principal at Peshastin-Dryden Elementary School talk with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the district’s efforts to assist students and parents during the closure of its schools due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Read MoreInfectious Disease Physician with Confluence Health Breaks Down the COVID-19 Virus from a Clinician’s Perspective
Dr. Mark Johnson, an infectious diseases physician with Confluence Health in Wenatchee talks to KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the current coronavirus pandemic from a local, regional and global perspective. Dr. Johnson also gives a clinical look at the virus and how it circulates, sickens and kills.
Read MoreChelan County Sheriff Explains Implementation of Tip Line for “Stay At Home” Violations
Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about why a tip line for citizen reporting of potential violations of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay At Home” orders was implemented, along with other news related to his office’s readiness actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreUpper Valley Pizzeria Proprietor Rallying Support for Local Businesses Hurt by Coronavirus Outbreak
Tara Walter-Waugh, owner of Leavenworth Pizza Company chats with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about her desires to rally and support other local business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreHometown Shoe Shop Owner Encouraging Business Community to Remain Positive During COVID-19 Crisis
Josh Tarr, owner of American Show Shop in Downtown Wenatchee chats with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the rapid changes to his business brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and offers moral support to fellow business owners who are struggling during its impacts.
Read MoreMany Regional Trails Opening for Season Under Social Distancing Measures
Hanne Beener from the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust chats with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the opening of numerous local trail systems and why stewardship and social distancing are especially important for their users to practice.
Read MoreAmount of Federal Coronavirus Aide Headed to Chelan County Still Unknown
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about what actions Chelan County is taking in response to the COVID-19 crisis, as well as the amount of financial assistance that has and may be received through various government entities.
Read MorePressure Mounting on Mayor to Close Wenatchee City Parks
Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the adjustments his office is making due to the coronavirus pandemic and about the number of complaints his office is fielding regarding the disobedience to Governor Inslee’s emergency social distancing measures at the city’s parks and trails.
Read MoreArea Students Prepare for At-Home Learning Curriculum in Wake of COVID-19 School Closures
Dr. Paul Gordon, Superintendent of the Wenatchee School District talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the process to ready a set of teaching materials for parents and guardians to use with its students at home during the state’s school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreCancer Patients Especially Vulnerable, in Need During Coronavirus Pandemic
Julie Lindholm, Executive Director of Wellness Place in Wenatchee and Seth Stevens, founder of Stevens Home Group talk with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the vulnerability of cancer patients and the increased need to give them support during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read MoreNCW Psychologist Details How to Stay Mentally Healthy During Coronavirus Crisis
Dr. Misha Whitfield, a licensed psychologist with Columbia Valley Community Health, talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about how to stay mentally healthy and vital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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