I'm the News Director at News Radio 560 KOQ. My news background includes a number of different stops in radio newsrooms across the Midwest and the Western states. I covered both the Kansas and Missouri state legislatures, being stationed in the capital cities of both states.
Jason Taylor
Recreationists Reminded Of Avalanche Danger In Okanogan-Wenatchee Nat. Forest
The Northwest Avalanche Center says people trapped in an avalanche have an 80-90% chance of survival if they're rescued within 10 minutes.
Winter Events In Leavenworth Now Packaged Into Month Long Themes
For example, January is now known as Winter Karneval.
Another Rockslide Cleared Near Entiat Sunday Night
Washington State Patrol Trooper Jeremy Weber says there were reports of some larger rocks blocking the roadway.
Crowds Expected For Outdoor Winter Festivals In Leavenworth And Lake Chelan
Ice Fest in Leavenworth takes place Saturday and Sunday, while Winterfest in Lake Chelan starts its two weekend stretch on Friday.
Mission Ridge Expanded Night Skiing Starts Regular Schedule
The resort has been open for night skiing since the day after Christmas, but Mission Ridge spokesperson Tony Hickok says the schedule will be consistent from now through February.
Troopers: Dangerous Conditions On U.S. 2 Near Cashmere After Multiple Spinouts
The stretch of roadway troopers call "Rock Cut" was extremely icy Monday as Chelan County deputies assisted with the high volume of vehicles sliding off the highway.
Remembering KPQ Personality Don West
West had been battling brain lymphoma since being diagnosed to have the illness in June 2021.
Ice Not Expected in Storm Coming To Wenatchee, NCW
Laurie Nisbet with the National Weather Service says it won't have one element that brought an ice to the area over Christmas weekend.
New Weather System Could Bring More Hazardous Driving, Avalanche Danger
An ice storm closed down I-90 Snoqualmie Pass for about 24-hours heading into Christmas Day, while U.S. 2 Stevens Pass was closed for most of four days during and after the holiday weekend.
Stevens Pass Reopened After Nearly Four Day Closure
The highway was back open by about 8pm Tuesday after closing at 4am Saturday - Christmas Eve - because of treacherous driving from snow and ice.