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The Force was Definitely with Week #5’s Winner in GWATA’s NCW Virtual STEM Showcase!
Gwenyth Yale, a 3rd-grade student at Kenroy Elementary School chats with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about being named as the winner of GWATA’s NCW Virtual STEM Showcase week five challenge, in which participants were asked to make a creation inspired by Star Wars.
Read MoreInterim East Wenatchee Police Chief Reflects on Service During COVID-19 Crisis
East Wenatchee Police Department Interim Chief Tom Robbins talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about his time in service during the coronavirus pandemic and the hiring of a new permanent chief.
Read MoreHispanic Population in NCW Facing Special Challenges During COVID-19 Crisis
Gustavo Montoya, former editor of the El Mundo newspaper and a prominent business and civic leader in the Hispanic community of North Central Washington, talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the unique issues facing the region’s Latino population during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreRep. Keith Goehner Working with Constituents on COVID Recovery Plan, Announces Bid for Re-Election
Washington State Representative Keith Goehner of the 12th Legislative District talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about his part in preparing the state for economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis, as well as his recent announcement that he’ll be running for re-election.
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Inslee Press Conference Covers Various Economic Efforts Underway By State
On Tuesday, Gov. Inslee held a press conference where he addressed everything from returning ventilators to the national stockpile, the success of social distancing in the state and the various economic efforts being undertaken to help rebuild the economy, ranging from a boost to unemployment benefits to increasing funds available to small businesses.
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Inslee Closes School For Remainder Of School Year
During a press conference Monday afternoon, Gov. Inslee ordered all schools in the state to remain closed for the remainder of the school year. Students will finish out the school year through distance learning or online learning. Here’s Gov Inslee….
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Gov. Inslee Extends ‘Stay Home-Stay Healthy’ Order through May 4
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday he will extend the state’s sweeping statewide stay-at-home order through May 4 in a bid to limit the spread of the deadly coronavirus that has killed more than 270 people in Washington and infected over 6,500. Inslee’s original “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, announced March 23, was set to expire after…
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Gov. Inslee Asks Manufacturers To Start Producing Personal Protective Equipment
On Wednesday, Gov. Inslee held a press conference asking manufacturers in the state to switch their production to making personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies in the fight against the spread of the virus. He also touched on the possibly extending the ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ initiative.
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101st Apple Blossom Festival Postponed
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 101st Washington State Apple Blossom Festival will not be held on intended dates of April 23 – May 3rd of this year. Apple Blossom Festival Administrator, Darci Christoferson says the festivals Board of Directors and Staff are continuing to monitor the situation and are exploring opportunities of rescheduling the Festival sometime during the…
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Wenatchee Valley Press Confrence At City Hall
Wenatchee Mayor Frank kuntz held a press conference yesterday with community leaders and addressed actions being taken throughout the two-county area. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Islee Announces Statewide School Closures And Ban on Public Gatherings
Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday announced the expansion of the school closure order to all K-12 schools, both public and private, statewide. Inslee said schools must close by the end of Monday, March 16 and will remain closed through at least April 24. The earliest possible date students could return to class would be April…
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