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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K9 Asa Retired From Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has announced it is retiring one of its K-9s.
K-9 Asa has been with the Sheriff's Office since December, 2017 after becoming certified for general patrol detail.
Over the course of her seven years with the County, Asa responded to over 80 incidents and her tracking efforts led to the arrest of two dozen suspects...
Man Arrested After Police Cars, City Hall Building Vandalized In Grand Coulee
A man is in jail in Grant County after police say he vandalized several police cars and the city hall building in Grand Coulee last weekend.
The Grand Coulee Star reports a patroling Coulee Dam Police officer noticed broken glass near the front entrance at city hall at around 11 p...
NCW Firefighters, Engines Heading To L.A. For Wildfire Assistance
As the scope and severity of the wildfires around Los Angeles continues to increase, many firefighting outfits from other Western states are answering a call for help that has gone out from officials in Southern California.
One of the agencies that's sending personnel and resources to L...
Chelan County Seeking Applicants For Planning Commission Vacancy
Chelan County is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Planning Commission.
The open seat was created when David Donovick recently resigned from the Commission.
Spokesperson, Jill FitzSimmons says the Commission is comprised of volunteers who perform an important function for the County...
Oroville Man Jailed After Allegedly Shooting, Damaging Police Drone
An Okanogan County man is in jail after police say he shot and damaged a police drone with a stolen gun after recklessly discharging the same weapon hours earlier.
The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office says it happened on Sunday night when Justen S...
Missing Othello Teen Found Safe In Moses Lake
An Adams County teenager who'd been missing for nearly three weeks has been found alive and unharmed in Grant County.
Seventeen-year-old Gabriela Elizabeth Balderas of Othello had not been heard from since Dec. 19 when her parents reported her as a runaway...
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Eyeing Several Items Legislature Convenes
As the 2025 Washington State Legislative Sessions get underway, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office is working to both forward and prevent certain actions from being taken in Olympia over the next four months.
Sheriff Mike Morrison says one of the key items his agency is looking to accomplish is developing pathways to access more funding when long-term situations, such as wildfires, arise...
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Health Officials Issue Avian Flu Warnings For Bird Hunters
In the wake of numerous infections and the first death from avian influenza (bird flu) in a human in the U.S., the Grant County Health District is recommending numerous precautions for waterfowl hunters.
Health officials are advising hunters to stay alert for any sick or dead birds they might encounter, and to take other precautions including wearing protective eyewear, gloves, and a facemask when
Police Arrest Three Teens After Pursuit In Stolen Car Near Ephrata
Three juveniles are in custody after police say they stole a car and led officers on a brief pursuit in hazardous weather conditions in Grant County on Saturday morning.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office says an all-points bulletin was issued throughout the region at around 6:30 a...
Petition Launched After Theft Complaints At Stevens Pass Resort
Winter recreationists at Stevens Pass Ski Resort have launched a petition to reinstate an equipment check service at the resort after citing concerns about property theft.
Ever since the season opened at Stevens on Nov. 29, skiers and snowboarders have been expressing their frustrations over what they say is a continuing rise in stolen equipment, with many pointing the finger at resort owner, Vail