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
Moses Lake Homeowner Shot During Robbery
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says a man was shot during a robbery at a home in Moses Lake on Sunday.
The incident occurred in the 12000 block of Road 4 Northeast at around 6 a.m.
Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, Kyle Foreman, says the victim was the home’s owner.
“The 41-year-...
Spokesperson says Bolt Creek Fire “Burning Itself Out”
Warmer and drier weather has intensified activity on the Bolt Creek Fire about 15 miles west of Stevens Pass to start the week.
The blaze has now torched over 11,000 acres since igniting on September 10, and is currently listed as just seven percent contained...
14 Miles of U.S. Hwy 2 to Remain Closed Through Weekend
A 14-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 2 between Skykomish and Index will remain closed through the weekend due to the Bolt Creek Fire.
Spokesperson Amy Moreno with the Washington Department of Transportation (DOT), says the decision was made on Thursday afternoon per the consensus of several organizations...
Unfounded Rumors Of Death, Criminal Behavior Swirling Around Watershed Festival
Last weekend’s Watershed Festival at The Gorge Amphitheater wasn’t quite as interesting or treacherous as several rumors made it out be.
Kyle Foreman with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office says, despite posts to the contrary on social media, everyone who attended the festival survived the weekend.
“We do not ha...
UPDATE: Vantage Highway Fire Now Over 10,000 Acres
The focus has been containing the fire's northern spread