I'm the News Director at News Radio 560 KPQ. 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. I enjoy covering local news here in North Central Washington, A lot happens here in the recreation playground we live in. As they say, all politics is local.
Jason Taylor
Grant County Officials, Live Nation Discuss Gorge Traffic Jam
Members of the Grant County government met with venue owner Live Nation Tuesday to discuss ways to avoid a repeat episode.
Kroger/Albertson’s Selling 104 Washington Stores
It's almost a third of Washington's Kroger and Albertsons locations, which operate under the Safeway, Albertsons and Fred Meyer brands.
Two Pedestrians Dead While Crossing I-90 Near Cle Elum
Troopers say the two pedestrians were crossing the westbound lanes when they were hit by four vehicles.
WA State Patrol Happy With Mostly Safe Holiday Weekend On Roads
But there was a major slowdown in North Central Washington over the Labor Day weekend, where there were no major crashes on state roads.
Injured Oregon Hiker In Remote Overnight Chelan County Rescue
A total of 13 responders reached the injured man after spending hours of maneuvering on an overgrown trail in rough terrain.
Woman Who Circulated Nude Photos At School Gets 10 Days In Jail
A judge gave 48-year-old Amanda Sue Austin the sentence, but otherwise approved the plea deal allowing her to serve a six-month sentence on work release.
Man Has Critical Injuries After Action-Packed Crash Near Quincy
Deputies say Steven Torres Morales was driving a 2016 Nissan Altima at a very high rate of speed when he lost control near the 5800 block of Adams Road North.
One Dead In Head-On Crash Near Cle Elum
A pickup truck driven by 86-year-old Anthony Vezzoni was headed southbound when it crossed the center line and hit a driven by 71-year-old Eileen Bow.
Well Known Lake Chelan Area Winemaker Found Dead In UTV Crash
Chelan County Deputies say they, along with Manson Fire, were called to an injury crash just after 1:30am Saturday where they found a side-by-side vehicle.
Woman Gets 30 Day Sentence For 3 Fatality Blewett Pass Crash
Marjorie Andrea Acevedo was driving an SUV northbound just past the summit when she hit an oncoming pickup truck while trying to pass a motorhome.
SR 20 Closure Grows To 51 Miles, Two Fires Along Highway
The highway is now closed along a 51-mile stretch from Newhalem on the west side to Silver Star Campground on the east side, it's normal closure point in winter
5 Injured In Weekend US 97 Crash, Man Faces Felony Charges
State patrol Trooper Jeremy Weber says 23-year-old Pedro Escobar Miranda of Orondo was under the influence