Greetings Fellow Creatures of Earth! I'm Chris Hansen, your host for the KPQ Morning Update and Jack-of-all-radio-trades at Townsquare Media in Wenatchee, Washington. I'm a broadcast media veteran who thoroughly enjoys his work and strives to make a positive impact on the world every time I take to the airwaves. In my spare time, I like to write, draw and podcast. I also love immersing myself in philosophical thought to mixtapes of cheesy rock music on long drives to nowhere in particular - I'm a silent marauder of the long and endless highway! I am also fond of animals and stargazing, and I love chasing thunderstorms when the opportunity presents. And I still collect CDs and vinyl records, as well as clever talismans from forgotten antique stores and really cool shoes. I look forward to being with you on the radio very soon...
Chris Hansen
Chelan County Fair Opens Thursday
The annual Chelan County Fair returns this week to the Chelan County Fairgrounds in Cashmere.
Fair director Karen Welch says the 2023 celebration is stacked with more live entertainment than ever before.
"What's really special this year is lots of great entertainment...
State Patrol Cracking Down On Dangerous Driving During Labor Day Weekend
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will be stepping up their efforts to crack down on dangerous driving during this year's Labor Day Weekend.
"It's still a big weekend for us and we're still out there patrolling," says WSP Trooper Jeremy Weber...
Road Work To Slow Traffic On SR-26 Near Vantage Bridge
A project to repair and preserve a portion of State Route 26 just south of the Vantage Bridge will begin later this week.
Washington State Department of Transportation spokesperson Lauren Loebsack says the work is occurring on a small section of roadway but is of critical importance...
State Launches New Hit-And-Run Alert System
With hit-and-run accidents on the rise, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has rolled out a new alert system to help law enforcement catch more offenders.
The program is a cooperative effort among state, local, and tribal police agencies, along with the Washington State Department of Transportation to increase the chances of identifying and recovering vehicles that flee after being involved in inju
Gorge Trespasser Searched For Explosives
A Thursday morning incident at the Gorge Amphitheater in George briefly raised concerns among the venue's security staff.
Grant County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Kyle Foreman says it began just before 9 a.m. when someone was discovered trespassing inside the campground area...
Body Of Final Hiker Killed In February Avalanche Near Leavenworth Found
The body of a man who died last winter in an avalanche on Colchuck Peak eight miles south of Leavenworth has been recovered.
The remains of 66-year-old Yun Park of Palisades Park, New Jersey were found on Thursday afternoon by a volunteer with Everett Mountain Rescue who was on a leisure hike...
Public Meeting Being Held Regarding Re-Introducing Grizzly Bears to N Cascades
The Wenatchee Sportsmen's Association will be holding a public meeting tomorrow (June 20) on the effort to re-introduce grizzly bears to North Cascades National Park.
The meeting will feature local conservationist Gordon Congdon, along with Chris Servheen - a retired employee of the U...
GoFundMe Page Established for Injured Gorge Shooting Victim
A GoFundMe page has been established to raise financial assistance for one of the victims in Saturday's shooting at the Gorge Amphitheater in George.
According to information provided at the page, it was organized on behalf of Andrew "August" Cuadra, who was shot in the shoulder and injured during the incident at a campground adjacent to the venue during the Beyond Wonderland concert...
Ambulance Company says Roadway Accidents Rise as Temperatures Do
As the weather heats up in North Central Washington, first responders in the region say they see an uptick in traffic collisions.
Shawn Ballard of Ballard Ambulance in Wenatchee says there's one major contributor to the accidents his company responds to...
Massive Search Ongoing for 7-Year-Old Girl Missing Near Cathedral Rock
An intensive search is ongoing for a 7-year-old girl who went missing near Cathedral Rock about twenty miles west of Leavenworth on Sunday afternoon.
Inspector Christopher Whitsett with the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office says the girl was part of a large family group that was hiking in the area...
Hiker Killed In Fall Near Washington Pass
A 40-year-old Lake Stevens man is dead after suffering an accident while hiking in Okanogan County on Sunday morning.
Chief Criminal Deputy Rick Balam with the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office says the incident occurred just after 11 a.m...
Body of Hiker Killed in February Avalanche Near Leavenworth Recovered
The body of a woman who died last winter in an avalanche on Colchuck Peak eight miles south of Leavenworth has been recovered.
The remains of 60-year-old Jeannie Lee of Bayside, New York were found on Monday afternoon by a Chelan County Mountain Rescue volunteer...