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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Ten More Bison Gifted To Colville Tribe
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians has gifted ten more American bison to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.
The latest gift, follows the Kalispel's donation of 30 bison to the Colville's last year, and was made to further aid in the continuing restoration of both habitat and cultural practices...
Manson Man Indicted On Federal Charges For Violating Clean Air Act
A federal court has charged a Manson business owner and three of his associates with obtaining and selling millions of dollars worth of illegal emissions devices over a period of eight years.
A grand jury handed down the sealed indictment last month accusing John Wesley Owens, his son Joshua Wesley Owens of Mapleton, Utah, and two Canadian men - Kevin Paul Dodd and Philip John Sweeney, of illegall
Two Deputies Injured In Okanogan County Collision
A pair of Okanogan County Sheriff's Office deputies have injuries after their patrol vehicle was struck from behind near Tonasket on Wednesday afternoon.
Officials say the incident happened just before 3 p.m. near the 300 block of Havillah Road while Deputies Matt Kersten and Mark Dodge were responding to a single-vehicle accident and were hit from the rear by a pickup truck...
Orondo Man Jailed For Stealing Patrol Vehicle, Deputy Firearm & Uniform
A Douglas County man is in jail on a laundry list of charges after police say he stole a Chelan County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle and was found in possession of a deputy's firearm.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says one of its deputies responded to the report of a vehicle prowl at 7:03 a...
Gang Member Who Killed Rival Teen Sentenced To 14 Years
A man who pled guilty to murdering an East Wenatchee teenager in a gang-related incident last year has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Judge Travis Brandt handed down the 171-month sentence to 18-year-old Jairo Israel Enciso in Chelan County Superior Court on Wednesday...
Woman Arrested After Police Say She Waved Gun From SUV In Ellensburg
A Kittitas County woman is behind bars after police say she brandished a firearm in public on Wednesday morning.
The Ellensburg Police Department says officers responded to reports of a woman who was waving a handgun from the window of an SUV in the 400 block of North Main Street in Ellensburg at around 9:15 a...
Rollover Crash Driver Flees Scene, Leaves Injured Passenger In Car
Police are looking for a driver who left the scene after crashing their vehicle and injuring a passenger in Okanogan County late Wednesday.
The Washington State Patrol says it happened at 11 p.m. on State Route 155 ten miles north of Elmer City when a sedan lost control, left the roadway, and flipped - coming to rest on its top...
Chelan PUD Comm’r Randy Smith Says Next Term Is Most Pivotal Yet
Chelan PUD Commissioner Randy Smith has won another six-year term with the utility.
The District 2 incumbent currently holds a large lead of 63.45% (16,570 votes) to 35.55% (9,543 votes) over challenger Steve Keene in Tuesday's General Election...
Senate-Elect Goehner Already Working On Issues For First Term
It appears former 12th District Rep. Keith Goehner will be moving to the State Senate for the next four years.
The Republican from Dryden, who has served in the State House for the past six years, is winning his bid for a Senate seat over Democrat Jim Mayhew in the General Election by a margin of 55...
Ziply Fiber Sold To Canada’s Largest Telecom Company
The Kirkland company that purchased Wenatchee's LocalTel Communications two months ago is being sold to Canada's largest telecom outfit.
On Monday, Bell Canada announced it's acquiring Ziply Fiber for $3.65 billion as part of an ongoing effort to expand upon its telecommunications services in the United States...