KOHO Five @ 5:00 – Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Marcus Bellissimo wraps up today’s top news stories in your KOHO Five @ 5. Ahead on the Five @ 5; The North Cascades Highway closed this morning, marking the latest closure of State Route 20 in over a decade…… The Washington State Patrol is warning of a scam that is using a Washington State Patrol-associated…
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Today Latest Closure of North Cascades Highway Since 2008
Winter recreation, avalanche chutes and rescue goats. Yes, it’s that time of the year to close State Route 20. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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KOHO Outdoor Report – WenatcheeOutdoors.org
In this week’s KOHO Outdoor Report, Dan Langager talks with Sarah Shaffer, Executive Director of WenatcheeOutdoors.org, about getting stoked for winter recreation, getting into the foothills when they’re dry, and check out all the outdoor events at the WenatcheeOutdoors calendar.
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Bill to Keep Olympics ‘Wild’ Passes Out of House Committee
A bill to permanently protect parts of the Olympic National Forest has passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee. In its development, the federal legislation received local support from residents and business. Eric Tegethoff has the details.
Read MoreKOHO Five @ 5:00 – Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Marcus Bellissimo wraps up today’s top news stories in your KOHO Five @ 5. Ahead on the Five @ 5; A 1 burn ban in effect since Sunday morning was lifted this morning…… The City of Wenatchee updated its sign code……And Link Transit is seeking feedback at an open house Thursday for riders who travel…
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Link Transit Seeking Input On Leavenworth-To-Wenatchee Route
Many people living in the Leavenworth area rely on Link Transit for their transportation needs to and from Wenatchee. On Thursday, Link Transit is seeking public input on some proposed route changes, including an express route, that could take effect in July.
Read MoreKOHO Five @ 5:00 – Monday, December 9, 2019
Marcus Bellissimo wraps up today’s top news stories in your KOHO Five @ 5. Ahead on the Five @ 5; A stage 1 burn ban began yesterday morning for all of Chelan and Douglas counties and the Methow Valley….. The Chelan County Good Neighbor Handbook is your one-stop snapshot about living and recreating in Chelan…
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I-90 Snoqualmie Pass Projects Wrap For Year, 2020 In Limbo
With winter arriving, highway construction projects come to a close for the year. And many may remain on hiatus due to the passage of I-976. Marcus Bellissimo reports on a major state project through Central Washington.
Read MoreWVC Launching Pharmacy Technician Program Next Month, Sign Ups Going Now
With a growing need for healthcare workers in North Central Washington, Wenatchee Valley College is launching a Pharmacy Technician Program in January. Jenny Capelo, Dean of Allied Health and Nursing at WVC, said the sign-up deadline is this Thursday, but they’ll take applicants until classes start. The only prerequisite is a high school diploma. Also…
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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.
Read MoreWenatchee Adopts New Sign Code, Billboard Rules Next
Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the city’s new sign regulations, adopted by the council last week, covering the size, height and type of businesses’ signs. At this Thursday’s council meeting, they’ll tackle billboard code. Kuntz also breaks down demolition of empty, city-owned warehouses and offices…
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