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
Mission Ridge Extends Seasonal Operations
Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort has announced it is extending its operating season to include weekends until the end of April.
Marketing Director, Tony Hickok, says extending the ski and snowboarding season and The Ridge is part of the resort's annual plan.
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Three-Year Project To Replace Vantage Bridge Deck Gets Underway
A lengthy project to replace the entire deck of the Vantage Bridge on Interstate 90 is now underway.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) and its contractor partner, Garco Construction of Tacoma, began working to update the critical span over the Columbia River on Monday...
Leavenworth Resident & Avalanche Forecaster Dies In Climbing Accident
A Leavenworth resident and forecaster for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is dead after a climbing accident along Icicle Road late last week.
Forty-year-old Matt Primomo was reportedly scaling Icicle Buttress about six miles outside Leavenworth when he suffered a fatal fall at around 8:30 p...
New Study Says You’re Most Likely A Speeder!
IF YOU DRIVE A CAR IN WASHINGTON, YOU PROBABLY SPEED
A recent study conducted by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) has revealed that most of the state's drivers are speeding when behind the wheel.
The study canvased roadways of all types in over 200 locations throughout the state, including more than a dozen in North Central Washington, and discovered that 76% of drivers traveled at
Surprise! You’ve Probably Passed A Nuclear Weapon On I-90
Discover the top-secret world of transporting nuclear warheads across the U.S. in specially designed trucks.
99 bottles of beer – in Lake Chelan?
Deep-sea discovery raises concerns about human impact on environment, especially in lakes like Lake Chelan, Washington.
Stolen Backhoe Driven 250 Miles From Oregon to Mattawa
The Grant County Sheriff's Office has recovered a stolen backhoe they say was driven all the way from Central Oregon to Mattawa.
A deputy spotted the 2020 John Deere 410L at a property in the 30000 block of State Route 243 and questioned the property owner about its presence since it appeared out of place and had two broken windows...
Creepiest Places In Washington State
Today is Valentine's Day, so it might not be an ideal time to pose the question, "what's the creepiest place you've ever been in Washington State?"...or perhaps it is, in the event that place just happens to be an ex's bedroom or root cellar...
13 Children Hurt In School Bus Crash Near Mattawa
Over a dozen children have injuries following a two-vehicle accident involving a school bus in Grant County on Monday afternoon.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office says the accident occurred around 3:45 p.m. when a Wahluke School District bus traveling south on Road O Southwest was struck by a pickup truck that ran a stop sign...
Mattawa Police Chief Dies After Medical Emergency
The chief of the Mattwa Police Department has died.
Robert Salinas passed away on Tuesday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle due to complications from leukemia.
His death comes only two days after he was transported to Harborview with a brain hemorrhage...
WA Lottery Says Over $6 Million In Winning Tickets About To Expire
The Washington State Lottery is urging players to re-check their old tickets to see if they're a winner.
The Lottery says there are currently 22 unclaimed prizes totaling $6,305,000 that will soon expire.
All of the outstanding prizes are valued at $10,000 or more each...
Check Out The Snow at Mission Ridge With New Webcams
Skiers and snowboarders now have a new way to see what conditions are like at Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort before they head up to the mountain.