Posts Tagged ‘City of Cashmere’
Candidate Interviews – Cashmere Mayor
Election Day nears and KOHO 101 has you covered with Candidate Interviews all this week. Running for Cashmere Mayor are Larry Bruehl and James Fletcher. Remember to get your ballot filled out and turned in by Tuesday Nov. 5.
Read MoreCashmere Studying City’s Future Water Needs, Rates
Maintaining a city water system isn’t cheap and that can at times mean a rate increase. The Cashmere City Council this week ratified a study that breaks down current needs and future use, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreCrunch Pak, City of Cashmere Approve Street Improvement Plan
When it comes to maintaining city streets, that’s usually a job left to the city. Unless those streets are adjacent to – and primarily used by – employees of a private company or corporation. Marcus Bellissimo reports on one such case in Cashmere.
Read MoreStreetlight Upgrades In Cashmere Uncover Old Wiring, Grounding
The City of Cashmere recently replaced it streetlights with LED lighting. Little did they suspect that the act of switching out old light bulbs would cause a whole new set of problems. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreCashmere City Councilman Seeking Re-Election Arrested
A felony conviction will bring to a halt any political aspirations you may have. Even if not convicted, being arrested for a potential felony conviction doesn’t help your career much either. Marcus Bellissimo reports on such a case in Cashmere.
Read MoreCashmere Officials Asking For Community Input On Growth, Development Over Next Decade
A community workshop was held Monday night in Cashmere. The city council sought feedback from residents on future growth over the next decade. KOHO’s Marcus Bellissimo was there and filed this report.
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LED Light Bulbs – Coming To A Streetlight Near You
Starting this fall, residents of Chelan County may notice changes to night-time lighting. The Chelan PUD is working with the five cities in the county to convert their streetlights to LED lamps. About 3,750 lights will be replaced, most of them in Wenatchee, as well as Cashmere, Leavenworth, Entiat and Chelan. The PUD says benefits…
Read MoreCashmere City Council Appoints Jim Fletcher Mayor Through 2019
The City of Cashmere has a new mayor, following the resignation last week of Jeff Gomes. Now with city councilman Jim Fletcher acting mayor until the end of 2019, they’re looking to fill a vacancy on the city council. Marcus Bellissimo reports. Check out our interview with Jeff Gomes following his resignation. Photo: City of…
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‘The Time Was Right’ – Cashmere Mayor Jeff Gomes On His Resignation
Cashmere Mayor Jeff Gomes has resigned from office, effective yesterday. Gomes sent a letter to the Cashmere city council and staff on Friday, saying his last day is Monday, June 4. The letter states that after 35 years of service to Cashmere – as a volunteer, fire chief, council member and mayor – it’s become…
Read MoreBreaking News: Cashmere Mayor Jeff Gomes Resigns Effective Today
Breaking news exclusive here on KOHO 101 – Cashmere Mayor Jeff Gomes announced he is resigning from office effective today. Gomes sent a letter to the Cashmere city council and staff on Friday, saying his last day is today, Monday, June 4. The letter states that after 35 years of service to Cashmere – as…
Read MoreCity of Cashmere Update – Mayor Jeff Gomes
Cashmere Mayor Jeff Gomes joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about a contract with the city of Leavenworth to conduct building inspections with Cashmere’s long-time inspector leaving. Gomes also talks about slight changes to the city’s utility billing policies and six-year transportation plan, as well as new buildings coming to the…
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