Posts Tagged ‘budget’
Chelan County Commissioners Tapping Reserves To Close 2019 Budget Gap
Chelan County Commissioner Keith Goehner joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about his final month as a commissioner. Goehner announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election to the county board, and instead seek office in the State House of Representatives – an election he won last month. Before he…
Read MoreUnder Budget, Douglas County Sheriff Asking For Emergency Management Position
Recently re-elected Douglas County Sheriff Kevin Morris joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about how the election went and what he heard from residents of Douglas County. Heading towards 2019, Morris talks about the office’s budget for next year and staffing levels, with a request before county commissioners for a new…
Read MoreCity of Wenatchee’s Budget, Revenue Strong Heading Into 2019, Finance Director Says
It’s budget season and many local cities have finalized their plans for 2019. The Wenatchee City Council approved next year’s budget at their last meeting. For a look at what’s in it, how the city has recovered since the Great Recession, bonding to pay for the new City Hall at the old Federal Building and…
Read More‘Wish Them Both The Best,’ Says Chelan County Commissioner Overbay About Close Bugert/Smith Race For Open Seat
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about last night’s general election, specifically the race for the open Chelan County Commissioner seat. As of now, it’s too close to call between Bob Bugert and Shon Smith. Overbay relates it to his close election two years ago and…
Read MoreCity of Wenatchee Supports Mission Ridge Expansion, Councilmember Esparza Says
Wenatchee City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Ruth Esparza swings by the KOHO studio to talk about the city’s support of the proposed expansion of Mission Ridge. Esparza said it’s a major piece of the local economy, especially during the winter, and it’s worth taking action to keep it locally-owned through new revenue sources. A…
Read MoreChelan PUD Says No Residential Electric Rate Increase In 2019 For Seventh Straight Year
The Chelan PUD is working on next year’s budget. And the long-term forecast will need to incorporate an increase in wind and solar power, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read More$1 Million-Shortfall For Chelan County’s 2019 Budget, Commissioners Say
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the county’s 2019 budget. The three commissioners are hosting hearings with department heads to go over their requests. They also need to prioritize funding among capital projects, Overbay said, all while trying to close a more than $1 million…
Read More1% Property Tax Increase For Wenatchee Residents Next Year, 2019 Budget Almost Complete
Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the 2019 budget for the city, including a one percent property tax increase. Kuntz said that will fund roads and provide further start-up money for moving city hall into the vacant Federal Building. Kuntz also said a security camera is…
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DNR Commissioner Franz Seeks $55 Million For 2019, Doubling Wildfire Fighting Budget
After fighting the second most fires on record this past summer, a plan was unveiled yesterday that seeks to double the state’s wildfire fighting budget. Marcus Bellissimo filed this report on the proposal.
Read More2019 Budget Season – Chelan County Sheriff’s Office In Red From Rescues, Wildfires
With budgets for 2019 in the works by municipalities, government agencies, non-profits and other across our region, KOHO 101 will be talking with each of them this fall. Today, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Chief Civil Deputy Kim Oglesbee joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about developing the office’s 2019 budget, trying…
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Douglas County Officials Say New Management Plan Needed For Pangborn Airport
Despite a record number of passengers this year and a potential new flight to San Francisco, the Pangborn Memorial Airport operates in the red. The deficits are made up by the Ports of Chelan and Douglas Counties, but officials say the current funding and operations agreement is no longer viable. It is the position of…
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