Public Utility
Wenatchee Chamber’s Executive Director Announces Departure
Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director Shiloh Burgess talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about her recent announcement that she is exiting the chamber to become the new manager of government affairs with the Douglas County Public Utility District. Burgess is joined by the chamber’s board vice president Cheri Kuhn.…
Read MoreCity of Wenatchee Making Upgrades to Stormwater, Wastewater Infrastructure
Jessica Shaw, Deputy Public Works Director of Utilities for the City of Wenatchee talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about several scheduled upgrades to the city’s stormwater system and wastewater treatment facility.…
Read MoreDouglas PUD GM Talks Rates, Hydrogen and Dam Upgrades
Gary Ivory, General Manager of the Douglas County Public Utility District, talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the future of industrial and residential power rates and also provides updates on the PUD’s hydrogen conversion plant and improvement project at Wells Dam.…
Read MoreChelan PUD Delays Customer Rate Increases, Plans for County-Wide Hot Spot Implementation
Chelan County PUD Board President Garry Arseneault and Mike Coleman, the PUD’s Fiber and Telecom Managing Director talk with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the postponement of a scheduled rate increase for the utility’s customer owners, as well as the planned implementation of over 50 new wi-fi hot spots in the county to assist school children who are at home due to the COVID-19 crisis.…
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Sen. Hawkins Receives Statewide PUD Award for Hydropower Advocacy
North Central Washington’s State Senator Brad Hawkins has been an advocate for Public Utility Districts that utilize renewable energy. Last week, he was recognized for his efforts. …
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Chelan PUD’s Redevelopment Plans For Downtown Location
As the Chelan PUD’s moves forward with their new Services and Operations Center, plans for redevelopment of their current campus continue as well. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
PUD Seeks Feedback On Open Spaces
The Chelan PUD is seeking feedback on public spaces at what will be their new Service and Operation Center in Olds Station. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Cashmere Streetlight LED Switch-Out Continues Despite Setbacks
The City of Cashmere has been updating their streetlights. But the project has wound up being more complicated than anticipated. …
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Chelan PUD Against Snake River Dam Removal Proposals
The Chelan County PUD officially opposes removal of lower Snake River Dams.
On Monday the PUD Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution proposed by Commissioner Randy Smith that says the PUD supports preserving hydropower generation at the four dams and joins other public utilities in opposing their removal.
Smith told KOHO he’s not sure removing the dams would ultimately help migrating salmon as dam managers have installed fish ladders and other bypasses.…
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Chelan PUD Unveils Draft Five-Year Strategic Plan, Including Rate Increases
The Chelan County PUD is nearing the finish line for a new strategic plan for 2020-2024.
General Manager Steve Wright joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the four top priorities residents identified and how they responded to rate increases on electricity, water and fiber likely starting next year.…
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Chelan PUD’s Discovery Center Closing Oct. 31 For Major Renovations
Rocky Reach Dam in Chelan County is home to a park, discovery center and museum. Staring this fall, major improvements are coming to the center that hasn’t been updated since the 1960’s, as Marcus Bellissimo reports. …
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