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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Pioneer Fire Officially Declared 100% Complete
After roaring to life with a fiery spark, the Pioneer Fire on the northern shores of Lake Chelan appears to have gone out with a whimper.
The blaze ignited on June 8 and was officially classified as an ongoing incident by firefighting authorities for 119 days before being considered 100% complete last Saturday, Oct...
WA Ranked As Top Hotspot For UFO Sightings
Washington State Ranks Near The Top For UFO Sightings In The U.S.
If you're looking to get your scared on this Halloween and unidentified flying objects piloted by strange beings from another world are your choice for getting super spooked, a new survey has found that you may just be living in a prime location to be frightened on a lot more days than just All Hallow's Eve...
Search For Man Who Went Missing In Kittitas County Enters Third Week
Authorities are still searching for a King County man who they say went missing in Kittitas County two weeks ago.
Inspector Christopher Whitsett with the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office says 88-year-old William "Charlie" Martin of Redmond was last seen by his family on Sept...
Missing Douglas County Teen Found
Police Douglas County are searching for an East Wenatchee teenager who has now been missing for over a week.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says Don Divin I. Ward, who goes by the nickname Do (pronounced "Doe"), was last seen on Tuesday, October 1, at around 2 p...
Second Chelan County Commissioner Endorses Hartwig For Dist. 3 Seat
Chelan County Commissioner Shon Smith is joining fellow commissioner, Tiffany Gering, in endorsing Flint Hartwig for a seat on the commission.
Hartwig, a Republican and local businessman, is running for the District 3 seat currently held by Gering, who is retiring and not seeking re-election...
Ritzville Man Wanted For Allegedly Trying To Stab Police Officer
Police in Adams County are looking for a man wanted for allegedly attempting to stab a Ritzville Police officer last weekend.
The Adams County Sheriff's Office says it happened on Saturday at a residence in the area of 2nd and Lewis Streets in Ritzville where officers were dispatched to the report of a domestic dispute between a man and a woman...
5-Year-Old Boy Hit By Car In East Wenatchee
A 5-year-old boy was hit by a car in East Wenatchee on Monday (Oct. 7) morning.
The Eastmont School District says it happened just before 9 a.m. outside a daycare near the intersection of North Baker Avenue and Ninth Street Northeast when the driver made a legal turn between two school buses and struck the child as he was crossing in between them...
Rash Of Car Prowls Hits Wenatchee Valley Parks
Police are investigating after a rash of car prowls in the Wenatchee Valley late Sunday afternoon.
The Wenatchee Police Department says there were five reports of vehicles being targeted at Walla Walla Point Park between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m...
Crews Gaining Upper Hand On Wildfire Near Ellensburg
Crews have nearly corralled a wildfire burning 11 miles north of Ellensburg.
The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office says the fire sparked late last week in Currier Creek Canyon where it's burned approximately 160 acres.
The blaze prompted Level 2 evacuation notices for numerous homes on West Sun East Road late Saturday, which have since been downgraded to Level 1 status...
Search Continues For Fisherman Who Went Missing At O’Sullivan Reservoir
The search continues for a Moses Lake man who went missing last week at O'Sullivan Reservoir.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office says 54-year-old Richard Smith was last seen by his girlfriend on Thursday, October 3, when he reportedly told her he was going fishing...