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
Emphasis Patrols for Catalytic Converter Theft Paying Off in Moses Lake
Citizens in Grant County's most populated city can chalk up another arrest for catalytic converter theft by the Moses Lake Police Department.
The agency's latest bust occurred on Monday at around 9 p.m. at a car dealership on South Frontage Road where officers initially observed a man behaving suspiciously...
Chelan Co. Conducting Annual Homeless Point in Time Count Thursday
Chelan County's annual point in time homeless count is happening this Thursday (January 26).
The event is part of a national effort to determine the number of homeless people within communities of all sizes throughout the country and provide them with much-needed support and services...
Ten-Time Felon Out On Bail Allegedly Steals Car, Flees from Police
A man is in jail after allegedly stealing a car and fleeing from officers in Moses Lake.
Police were called to a residence on Curry Drive just before 7 a.m. on Sunday after a resident reported that he had left his car running to warm it up and had it stolen...
7th District Rep. Maycumber Seeks Re-Criminalization of Drug Possessions in WA
A bill that's been introduced in the Washington House of Representatives is seeking to restore some of the prior language related to the state's drug possession laws.
House Bill 1415 (HB 1415) was introduced by 7th District Rep. Jacqueline Maycumber (R), who says the legislation is straight forward but highly impactful...
WA’s 7th District Reps. Bridging Divide Between East & West
Now that the boundaries of Washington's 7th Legislative District have been expanded to make it the largest and most rural voting jurisdiction in the state, Reps. Joel Kretz and Jacqueline Maycumber have an even bigger job ahead of them in trying to convey the needs of Eastside residents to a largely-Westside set of lawmakers...
Two-Vehicle Accident Kills Both Drivers Near Orondo
Two people are dead following a two-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 97 Thursday morning.
Washington State Patrol Trooper Jeremy Weber says the incident occurred just before 6:00 a.m. south of Orondo near Turtle Rock when an eastbound sedan lost control and collided with a westbound sedan...
Chelan Co. to Conduct Annual Point in Time Homeless Count
Chelan County will conduct its annual Homeless Point in Time Count on Thursday, January 26.
The outreach event is part of a nationally-coordinated effort which is held on the same day in hundreds of communities nationwide.
Sasha Sleiman, Chelan County housing program coordinator, says the count accomplishes much more than establishing the basic metrics of the area's homeless population...
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Man Flees After Police Find Him Asleep in Stolen Car
Police in Moses Lake are looking for a man who fled from officers after he was found asleep inside a stolen vehicle.
KPQ news partner iFiber One reports the incident occurred at around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the area of Miller Street Northeast and Longview Street Northeast...
Chelan Co. Contracts with Grant Co. for Use of Juvenile Detention Center
Chelan County has entered into an agreement that will allow nearby Grant County the use of its juvenile detention facility.
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay says most of the counties in Eastern Washington have traditionally transported their juvenile detainees to Martin Hall in Medical Lake...
Suspect Arrested in Connection to Numerous Crimes in Othello
Police in Adams County have arrested a man in connection with a string of recent crimes in the Othello area.
Ruben Cantu, Jr. is facing a bevy of charges, including theft, burglary, vehicle prowling, possession of stolen property, identity theft, and resisting arrest...