Posts Tagged ‘holiday shopping’
Trouble In Toyland: Report Warns Of Toys That Pose Risks To Kids
A consumer watchdog group is calling on the federal government to do more to protect kids from dangerous toys. Marcus Bellissimo reports on the 34th annual “Trouble In Toyland.”
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Holiday Season Help: Stay on High Alert for Fraud
The holiday shopping season has arrived, following Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. But how do you keep your identity and bank account safe during the holidays? Eric Tegethoff has some tips from AARP.
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Through ‘Santa’s Stars’ and ‘Shop With Cops,’ Law Enforcement Giving Back to Local Families
The holidays are here and local law enforcement agencies are once again hosting Santa’s Stars and Shop With Cops – two programs in Chelan and Wenatchee, respectively, that allow select kids from local school districts to purchase Christmas presents for their families. Joining Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show are Chief Rick Johnson and…
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Following Holiday Shopping Kick Off, A National Day of Giving
The holiday shopping season has officially started with the passing of Thanksgiving. And now joining three days of rampant consumerism is a day to give back. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Consumer Advocates: Shop Safe Online As Holiday Season Kicks Off
It’s Cyber Monday today, when Americans spend billions shopping online for holiday deals. Consumer groups warn against online shopping offers that seem too good to be true. Dan Langager has some tips on how to avoid scammers.
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Kick Off Holiday Shopping With Small Business Saturday, Tread Lightly Week
In an effort to support local shops across the Wenatchee Valley, Small Business Saturday is this Saturday to encourage people to Shop Small and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses.
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Outdoor Report – WenatcheeOutdoors.org
In this week’s KOHO Outdoor Report, Dan Langager talks with Sarah Shaffer, Executive Director of WenatcheeOutdoors.org, about enjoying fall hiking in the Wenatchee Foothills, especially before Sage Hills closes Dec. 1, and taking out visiting family for Thanksgiving into our local outdoor playground. And this weekend’s opening of Mission Ridge. Shaffer talks about articles up now…
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A Bavarian Holiday – Chriskindlmarkt, Tree Lighting, Other Festivities Coming To Leavenworth
The holidays are a busy time for the Bavarian Village. Jessica Stoller with the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studios to talk holiday shopping and all the festivities coming up – Christkindlmarkt, Christmas Lighting, Ice Fest and more.
Read MoreChelan County Sheriff’s Update – Sheriff Brian Burnett
Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett joins Marcus Bellissimo on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about Santa Stars, a program similar to Shop With Cops, where Chelan County Deputies take local kids to the Chelan WalMart. Burnett also says to be on the lookout for slick roads and other winter driving conditions.
Read MoreLocal Students ‘Shop With Cops’ At Hooked On Toys
What do law enforcement officers and students from families that could use a helping hand this holiday season have in common? Building relationships and shopping. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreChelan County Sheriff’s Update – Sheriff Brian Burnett
Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the annual Shop With Cops program, where kids from Wenatchee and East Wenatchee purchase gifts for themselves and family members from Hooked On Toys with law enforcement officers. Next Thursday is Santa Stars, a similar program where Chelan County…
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