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Chelan County Commissioners Applaud Decision to Scrap Grizzly Reintroduction

Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the U.S. Department of the Interior’s recent decision to halt the process of reintroducing grizzly bears into the ecosystem of the North Cascades. Overbay also speaks about the county’s plans to reapply for a move to the next phase of Gov.…

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Chelan County Commissioners Seeking Move to Modified Phase 2

Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about numerous topics related to current business within the county, including the commissioners’ desire to move into a Modified Phase 2 status during the COVID-19 economic recovery.

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Overnight Rentals, Grizzly Bears, County Fair – Chelan County Update

Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the latest on the county planning commission drafting new rules for overnight rentals in the county, a proposal from the Nation Park Service to reintroduce grizzlies into the North Cascades, school resource officer contracts and the annual Chelan County…

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$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…

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Chelan County Commissioners Issue Emergency Declaration From Cougar Creek Fire

Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about impacts to county residents in the Entiat and Plain areas from the Cougar Creek Fire and why commissioners implemented an emergency declaration. Overbay also talks about interviews underway now for new board members at the Community Action Council and…

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