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
Seven Flags Every Washingtonian Should Know
Have you ever been traveling here in the Pacific Northwest and seen a flag flying proudly at the end of a pole and thought to yourself I wonder what that flag stands for?
Well, if that's the case, then you're in luck! Because I've put together a handy-dandy list of seven flags that every Northwest resident should know...
Last Minute Mini-Mart Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas!
In case you hadn't noticed, today is Valentine's Day. And if you're just now getting the memo and have a significant other waiting for you at home, then you've potentially got a big problem.
But don't worry! I'm here to help :-)
Being no fan of V-Day myself but having lived ostensibly in domestic bliss with a number of women throughout the course of my life, I've been where you're at before...
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Dirty Snow is Everywhere in the Valley…but is that so Bad?
It's only early February in the Wenatchee Valley and the Northern Hemisphere, and even though there are still those six weeks of winter remaining that Punxsutawney Phil predicted, the weather here at home is already starting to feel a lot more like spring with each passing day...
Chelan Co. Holding Meeting About Possible Whitewater Park Near Leavenworth
Chelan County is hosting a meeting to present information and take public comment about the possible development of a whitewater park along the Wenatchee River near Leavenworth.
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay says the idea was hatched following a survey of county residents several years ago...
Chelan Co. Public Works Busier Than Usual with Snow Removal
All of the snow in North Central Washington during the late fall and winter has made for a busy time at the Chelan County Public Works Department.
County spokesperson, Jill FitzSimmons, says crews were pressed into service earlier than usual during the season and have remained steadily active since then...
Daily Flights at Pangborn Finally Resume After Nearly Two Weeks
This week has seen a return to daily flights on Alaska Airlines arriving at and departing from Pangborn Memorial Airport in East Wenatchee.
Inbound and outbound flights on Alaska have been suspended at the airport since December 16.
Airport director Trent Moyers says the halts were enacted due to ground instruments at Pangborn being offline combined with a limitation to the onboard equipment of Al
Wenatchee City Hall Debuts New LED Lights
The area of Chelan Avenue and Yakima Street has certainly gotten a lot more colorful with the holiday season.
Earlier this week, the City of Wenatchee debuted a new LED lighting system for the exterior of the new city hall building.
The City's facilities manager, Elisa Schafer, says the idea had been in works since just after the city purchased the building around three years ago...
Mission Ridge set for Earliest Opening in Five Years
Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort is opening early this fall.
Mission’s marketing director, Tony Hickok, says the popular spot for winter recreation will begin its seasonal operations this weekend.
“We’re excited to be opening this Saturday, November 19th. It’s the tenth time ...
City of Wenatchee Moving Annual Halloween Event Outside Convention Center
The Wenatchee Parks & Recreation Department’s annual Halloween event for families and kids returns for Monday’s All Hallows Eve with a slight twist.
This year, the event is being dubbed as “Halloween On the Plaza,” and instead of being held inside the Wenatchee Convention Center, it will take place outside the facility.
Recreation supervisor, ...
Dave Bernstein Being Jailed to Raise Money for K-9 Kait
News Radio 560 KPQ’s Dave Bernstein is going to jail…but it’s for a good cause.
Bernstein will be ceremonially incarcerated at Numerica Credit Union’s Wenatchee branch (812 N Wenatchee Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 29 to help r...