Posts Tagged ‘Oktoberfest’
DUI Patrols Increase This Month During Leavenworth Oktoberfest
With Leavenworth’s annual Oktoberfest starting tomorrow, the Washington State Patrol, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office and Wenatchee Police Department are increasing DUI patrols up and down the Wenatchee Valley. During the three-weekend event, the Patrol said its goal is to prevent serious injuries and fatal collisions. Extra patrols will be on-duty during the festivities, but they’re…
Read MoreLeavenworth’s Annual Oktoberfest Kicks Off Today, But Remember Other Local Oct. Events Too
Morgan Eastman, Events Director at the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the Bavarian Village’s annual Oktoberfest, put on by Projekt Bayern for three weekends every October. But Eastman said there are plenty of other events in the Leavenworth this month, from ski swaps and movie…
Read MoreLeavenworth Study Reveals City Over Capacity For Parking, Not Just On Festival Weekends
If you’ve ever tried parking in downtown Leavenworth, especially during peak seasons, weekends or festivals, you know it can be frustrating. A new study looks at what can be done to alleviate the problem. Marcus Bellissimo reports on a public meeting this week and that you can still submit your comments on parking in the…
Read MoreCity of Leavenworth Update – Mayor Cheri Farivar
Leavenworth Mayor Cheri Farivar joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about preparations for this year’s annual Oktoberfest, a parks improvement levy on the November ballot, next summer’s major rebuild of Pine Street – with a public meeting Oct. 25, and an upcoming listening session with Senator Brad Hawkins Oct. 5.
Read MoreChelan County Sheriff’s Update
Chelan County Sheriff’s Sergeant Bruce Long joins Dan to recap the 2016 Oktoberfest in Leavenworth and how patron’s behavior and local law enforcement compared to years past.
Read MoreChelan County Sheriff’s Update
Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett joins Dan in the KOHO studio to talk about the changing weather conditions this week, Oktoberfest patrols and incidents moving into its final weekend and recent car prowls in Douglas County.
Read MoreCity of Leavenworth Update
Leavenworth Mayor Cheri Farivar joins Chris to talk about alcohol restrictions in city parks – with the exception of Oktoberfest and the Christmas glühwein tent, the planning commission’s Nov. 2 public hearing on overnight rentals, an update on replacing the skate park and the busy tourist season underway from Oktoberfest to Christkindlmarkt.
Read MoreCity of Leavenworth Update
Leavenworth Mayor Cheri Farivar joins Chris to talk about the latest with discussions overnight rentals in the city and Urban Growth Area and preparations for Oktoberfest this weekend and the increased police patrols.
Read MoreChelan County Sheriff’s Update
Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett joins Chris in the KOHO studio to talk about the transition into autumn and what that means for his staff, patrols during Leavenworth Oktoberfest, their recent emergency vehicle training course, contract negotiations with his officers and cell phone emergency alert systems.
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