Chris Hansen was born in Wenatchee and has called the Valley home his entire life (except for one miserable year in another state that ends in "orida" ;-) Chris has been a broadcast media professional for nearly 25 years and has done just about everything under the radio and television sun. He's been (and still is) a DJ; a play-by-play sports announcer; a public address announcer; a talk show host (and every other kind of host you can think of); and is now a content provider for Townsquare Media. When he's not busy reading, writing, and flapping his gums at work, Chris enjoys listening to and collecting obscure 80s music, dressing as eclectically as possible, and taking long drives to anywhere no one else seems to be going. Join Chris weekday mornings on the KPQ Morning Update with Jason Taylor from 6-9, and weekday afternoons from 3-7 for The Rockin' Ride Home on The Quake 102.1. He looks forward to knowing that you're listening! And feel free to drop him a line with any questions or comments.
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Nahahum Canyon Brush Fire Burns 1 Acre, Prompts Evacuation Notices
Crews from four different agencies responded to a brush fire in the Cashmere area early Wednesday.
The blaze was reported at around 4:30 a.m. in the Nahahum Canyon area where it blackened just over an acre and prompted Level 1 evacuation notices for several homes before being brought under control...
Moses Lake Man Seriously Injured After Causing Three-Vehicle Accident
A Moses Lake man has serious injuries following a three-vehicle collision in Grant County on Tuesday morning.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened on Stratford Road when an SUV driven by 43-year-old Jose Rivera of Moses Lake was struck from behind by a car driven by 60-year-old Martha McDonald, also of Moses Lake...
Police Looking To Find Next Of Kin Of Crash Victim Near Royal City
Police in Grant County are asking for the public's assistance in locating the next of kin of a man who died in a single-vehicle collision near Royal City early Wednesday morning.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office Motor Traffic Unit says the crash occurred around 5:30 a...
Chelan County Upgrading Its Veterans Program Building
Chelan County is making upgrades to its Veterans Program building.
The County is funding the improvements through federal money that was allocated during the pandemic as part of the American Rescue Plan.
Chelan County Commissioner, Kevin Overbay, says the building at 428 Orondo Avenue is in need of various upgrades...
Convicted Douglas County Child Rapist Gets 26-To-Life In Prison
A Douglas County judge has sentenced a convicted child rapist to 26 years-to-life in prison.
Superior Court Judge Brian Huber handed down the sentence to 42-year-old Michael Joshua Berggren on Tuesday.
In May, a jury found Berggren guilty of first- and second-degree child rape for repeatedly committing the crimes against his victim over a period of several years, starting when they were six years
Chip Seal Project To Cause Delays In Brewster
Drivers on U.S. Highway 97 in the Brewster area can expect delays tomorrow (Wednesday, Aug.21).
The slowdowns will happen on a mile-long stretch of the highway between mileposts 259 and 260 due to a chip sealing project.
Motorists should expect single-lane, flagger-controlled traffic with pilot cars and brief delays from 6 a...
Chelan County To Conduct Tourism Impact Study
Chelan County is allocating money for a Tourism Impact Study.
The County's Board of Commissioners approved the move at their weekly meeting on Monday (Aug. 19).
Commissioner Kevin Overbay says the study will help the County in several ways...
Wenatchee’s Velocity Swimming Tags Cutter As New Girls’ Coach
The Wenatchee School District has hired a new Girls' head swimming coach.
Christian Cutter is a 2020 graduate of Wenatchee High School who was also a member of the Velocity Swim Club for 14 years (2007-2021) during his time as a student in the District...
Still No Sign Of Missing Elderly Wauconda Woman
After more than a week of searching, police in Okanogan County have yet to turn up any traces of a missing elderly woman.
The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office says 77-year-old Lucy Burns was last seen at the intersection of Toroda Creek and Cougar Creek Roads near Wauconda on August 10...
Movies In The Park Series Returning To Lincoln Park
The City of Wenatchee Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department is brining back its Movies In The Park series next month.
Recreation Supervisor, Caryl Andre, says the Saturday night screenings are geared towards families.
"Bring your blankets and snacks. Th...