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
Train Kills Pedestrian, Blocks Most Roads In & Out Of Cashmere
---- UPDATE (3:35 p.m.) ----
All roads leading in and out of Cashmere are now open.
The train that had been blocking them has been moved from the tracks.
Investigators with the Chelan County Sheriff's Office are still working the scene and have few details to share at this time...
Sen. Hawkins To Host Listening Tour, Town Hall
Washington Sen. Brad Hawkins will conduct his 7th annual 12th District listening tour next month.
Hawkins says the tours have always proven to be a valuable resource to his legislative activities in Olympia.
"These tours have always been a great way to connect with constituents to hear about the issues important to their communities and to develop different legislative ideas and budget reques
North Cascades Highway (SR-20) Reopens To All Traffic
After being closed intermittently since late July, State Route 20 (SR-20) has once again fully reopened to all vehicle traffic.
As much as forty miles of the highway from Newhalem to Washington Pass has been shutdown due to two large forest fires which have been burning very close to the road for nearly a month...
Quincy Man Arrested For Sharing Sexually Abusive Images Of Child
A Grant County man is in jail after he allegedly shared images of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
Detective Steven Perez with the Othello Police Department says the investigation began in Adams County where the images were thought to have originated back in May...
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...
NCW Libraries Offering Wildfire Smoke Relief
Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) is partnering with NCW Libraries to provide relief for those affected by wildfire smoke.
CDHD has donated portable air filters to library branch locations within the two county area in order to establish these spaces as a safe place to escape the impacts of wildfire smoke...
Teen Allegedly Steals Car(s), Leads Deputies On Lengthy High-Speed Pursuit
A 14-year-old boy is in police custody after allegedly stealing at least one vehicle in Okanogan County and leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit that covered roughly 60 miles late Wednesday afternoon.
Okanogan County Undersheriff Dave Yarnell says it all began just before 5 p...
Helicopter Team Rescues Hiker Near Loomis
A hiker is recovering after being rescued from a trail near Loomis in Okanogan County on Sunday.
Chief Rick Balam with the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office says the 59-year-old suffered a medical emergency at around 4 p.m. near the Cathedral Trailhead...
Wenatchee Parks Keeping Folks Cool During Extreme Heat
The Wenatchee Parks & Recreation Department is reminding residents that they have ways to help you cool off during this week's extreme heat.
The splash pads at both Rotary and Lincoln Parks are open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week, and the wading pools at Kiwanis-Methow, Pennsylvania, and Washington Parks are open Monday through Friday from 1 - 5 p.m.
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Master Gardeners Holding 13th Annual Tomato Gala
The WSU Extension Chelan-Douglas Counties Master Gardeners will be hosting their 13th annual Tomato Gala this Saturday (August 20).
Master Gardeners Coordinator Marco Martinez says the event provides a great opportunity for tomato lovers to try a wide variety of the fruits...