Posts Tagged ‘budget’
East Wen. Mayor-Elect Crawford on Swearing In, Getting Started
East Wenatchee will have a new mayor next year for the first time in 20 years after Jerrilea Crawford was chose by voters in last month’s general election.
Crawford joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about …
Read MoreStill $800,000 Gap To Close In Chelan County’s 2020 Budget, Commissioner Says
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the county’s 2020 budget and its new waste facility opening this week.
The Moderate Risk Waste Facility on Highway 97A will allow county residents …
Read MoreWith New Hire Approved, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Will Rejoin Drug Task Force
Douglas County Sheriff Kevin Morris joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the new Law & Justice Building and his office’s 2020 budget.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved a new deputy hire for 2020, …
Read MoreCity of Wenatchee’s 2020 Budget – ‘Planning For Tightening’
It’s a mix of good and not-as-good news for the city of Wenatchee’s 2020 budget.
Sales tax revenue is still strong, but slowing, said Brad Posenjak, the city’s Finance Director.
The city will fund three additional police officers to bring …
Read More‘Difficult Year’ Ahead For Chelan County’s 2020 Budget
Chelan County Commissioner Bob Bugert joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to take an early look at the county’s 2020 budget.
Bugert said they’re going department by department to figure out where cuts can take place in order …
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Wenatchee School District Eyeing Levy Increase To Balance Budget
In order to avoid the pitfalls encountered last year, the Wenatchee School District wants to increase its levy rate. And they’re seeking public opinion, including at a meeting tonight, as Marcus Bellissimo reports. …
Read MorePangborn Airport Deficit – How To Get Region’s ‘Biggest Economic Asset’ Into Black
Pangborn Memorial Airport is in the red, and that’s not set to change anytime soon. Although it’s not the sole reason for some tough discussions between the Port Districts of Chelan and Douglas Counties, it is the catalyst.
A task …
Read MoreRep. Goehner Recaps His First Legislative Session, Local Impacts
The State Legislature adjourned its 105-day legislative session Sunday after sending Gov. Jay Inslee a new two-year state budget and several revenue bills that pay for increased funding to programs ranging from special education and mental health to clean energy.…
Read More2019 Legislature: Reps. Steele, Goehner on Final Budget Negotiations
12th District State Representatives Mike Steele and Keith Goehner join Dan Langager every Friday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today they discuss budget talks with majority Democrats and whether the session ends on …
Read MoreWork Release Program Operating Out Of Chelan County Jail Again, But More Staff, Upgrades Needed
Although the Chelan County Jail’s annex building remains closed for the year, additional staffing and a revamped cell means the work release program is operating again out of the Regional Justice Center.
Jail Chief Chris Sharpe and Chelan County Commissioner …
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2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins on Revenue, Budgets, Apple Blossom Royalty
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 revenue and budgets. The state’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council released its latest report last …
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