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
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash Near Mazama
The name of the 45-year-old man from Bellingham is being withheld because of the extent of injuries.
Forest Service Advising Caution On Waterways With Heat, Snowmelt
Current conditions with temperatures in the upper 80's most days are leading to rapid snowmelt, which is feeding directly into streams and rivers.
WVC Offering Registration Jump Start With Welcome Wednesdays
It's a way for students to get hands-on support with registration and financial aid, among other things.
NCW Not In Wildfire Season Yet, Despite Possible Incoming Smoke
National Weather Service Meteorologist Steve Bodnar says the chance for fires here is much lower, even with incoming hot weather.
Hot Weather Coming To Wenatchee, NCW; Heavy Smoke Possible
The Wenatchee area as well as North Central Washington and the entire Northwest is about to see really hot weather, with temperatures at 20 degrees above normal by the weekend.
National Weather Service meteorologist Steve Bodnar says the weather pattern is coming from an area of very strong high pressure...
North Cascades Hwy Opening Wednesday, Ahead Of Schedule
The Washington State Department of Transportation says crews are still making repairs and clearing debris.
NCW Libraries Making Physical Upgrades To 29 Branches
The Reimagining Spaces Project is meant to bring a fresh update to each space the libraries have in order to better serve the public.
Link Transit To Hold Public Meeting With New CEO Finalists
Richard DeRock is retiring in August after leading the transit for a record 22 years.
Apple Blossom Parade Could Dodge End of Week Storms
Temperatures will be close to record highs over the next two days before there's a major cooldown by the weekend.
Wenatchee Finally Getting Second Airline Flight To Seattle
The new service from Alaska Airline's regional carrier Horizon will begin by the middle of September.