KOHO Five @ 5:00 – Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Marcus Bellissimo wraps up today’s top news stories in your KOHO Five @ 5.
Read MoreSpecial Election Results: Cascade Medical, School Levies All Passing
Yesterday was Special Election Day, with levies on ballots across Chelan and Douglas Counties. Upper Wenatchee Valley voters said Yes to Cascades Medical Center’s EMS and Ambulance levy renewal; it’s passing by nearly 80 percent. Both levies for the Manson School District – a replacement educational programs and operations levy, and capital levy – are…
Read More2019 Legislature: Human Biocremation, Sex Crimes Statute of Limitations
Many victims of sexual assault sometimes wait years to report the abuse, in many cases, past the prescribed period of limitation for bringing legal action. A bill now before the Senate seeks to change that prescribed period. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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More Spill at Washington Dams Proposed to Help Starving Orcas
State regulators want to increase the amount of water that’s spilled over eight dams in order to help juvenile salmon survive as they migrate in the Columbia and Snake rivers. Increasing salmon populations could also help the region’s shrinking orca population. There’s a meeting on the proposal today in Vancouver, as Eric Tegethoff reports.
Read MoreCity of Leavenworth Update – Snow Plowing, Pedestrian Crossings on US 2, Pool Resurfacing
Leavenworth Mayor Cheri Farivar joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about all the snow in the Bavarian Village over the last week and work by city crews to plow roads. Last night the Leavenworth city council approved a bid to resurface the city pool this spring and upgrade the water heater.…
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KOHO Outdoor Report – WenatcheeOutdoors.org
In this week’s KOHO Outdoor Report, Dan Langager talks with Andy Dappen of WenatcheeOutdoors.org about the remarkable amount of snowfall the region has seen over the last week and what that means for winter recreation. Amazing powder skiing, crisp nordic trails, more snowshoeing terrain, good ol’ sledding – it’s all prime right now. Dappen was further east…
Read MoreKOHO Five @ 5:00 – Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Marcus Bellissimo wraps up today’s top news stories in your KOHO Five @ 5.
Read More2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins on Snow Delays, Committee Deadlines, Education Levies
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Dan Langager every Tuesday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today Hawkins talks about the Northwest’s snow storms causing closures and delays in the Legislature and what impact that could have on getting bills out of committee on time. Hawkins also talks about…
Read More2019 Legislature: Bills on Vaccines, Government Contractors, Repeat DUIs
Making vaccines mandatory and changing the “look back” period for DUI’s from 10 to 20-plus years. These are two bills Marcus Bellissimo looks at in today’s Legislative Update.
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Study: Low-Carbon Diets Impact Health, Environment
A recent study shows a correlation between our diet and greenhouse gas emissions. How can changing our eating habits reduce our carbon footprint? Marcus Bellissimo explains.
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Three Finalists Selected For Next Wenatchee Schools Superintendent, Public Forums Next Week
The Wenatchee School District’s Board of Directors announced three finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools beginning the 2019-2020 school year. Public forums are scheduled from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Wenatchee High School next week: Tuesday, February 19, Wednesday, February 20, and Thursday, February 21. The forums are an opportunity for the public…
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