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
Douglas County Holding Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Douglas County residents can dispose of hazardous materials at a special collection event happening later this month.
The County's Director of Solid Waste, Becky Piepel, says they will be accepting a long list of items at no charge.
"Anything that would be household chemicals, things that you'd find under your sink to things you'd use in your yard or on your car...
Man Found Dead After Reported House Fire In Wenatchee
One person is dead following a mobile home fire in Wenatchee on Sunday evening.
Crews from Wenatchee Valley Fire Department were dispatched to the blaze in the 2100 block of Chapman Road at around 7:25 p.m.
Fire Chief Brian Brett says while crews were still en route to the fire, someone called to report that it was already out...
Chelan County Holding Meeting On Wildfire Mitigation Project
Chelan County will be holding a community meeting later this month to inform residents in the Plain and Lake Wenatchee areas about a long-term project to reduce wildfire fuels in the surrounding forests.
"Part of the project goals include restoring watershed health and resiliency and improving wildlife habitat and watershed function for about 75,000 acres," explains Chelan County Commiss
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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Potato Truck Rolls Down Embankment, Catches Fire, Injuring Driver
A Quincy man has injuries following a single-vehicle, rollover accident near Othello this morning.
The Washington State Patrol says the wreck occurred at around 8:30 a.m. on State Route 262 when 39-year-old Gabriel Vargas lost control of the semi he was driving, crashed through a guardrail and rolled down an embankment...
Fees Increasing At Leavenworth Brush Yard
Upper Valley residents using Chelan County's brush drop-off site on East Leavenworth Road will be charged more for disposing of yard waste this year.
Commissioner Shon Smith says the fee increase was necessary to keep the site open and fiscally sustainable...
Drivers Urged To Use Caution Near Irrigation Canals
Local law enforcement agencies are reminding the public to be on the lookout for ditch riders when driving on county roads this spring.
Ditch riders work to maintain irrigation canals that bring water to farms in agricultural areas.
Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete says part of their work involves processes that can potentially limit the visibility of motorists...
Five Chelan County Bridges To Receive Upgrades This Summer
Chelan County has opened the bidding process for numerous bridge-improvement projects.
"This is a new concept for us where we're doing what's called a 'bridge bundle' that will include work on five separate bridges here in Chelan County," says Chelan County Commissioner Shon Smith...
Police Urging Safety When Encountering Farm Equipment On Local Roads
As farmers around North Central Washington and the Columbia Basin prepare their fields for this year's growing season, local law enforcement agencies are reminding drivers about the increased presence of farm equipment and implements traveling on county roads and state highways...
Foul Odors From East Wenatchee Sewer Plant Could Linger
Residents and passersby at the southern end of Sunset Highway in East Wenatchee might notice a foul odor in the days and weeks ahead.
The unpleasant smells are being caused by a malfunction in the odor control system at the Douglas County Sewer District's Wastewater Treatment Plant...