John Riggs was born and raised in Yakima. He moved away from Washington state for about 10 years, but moved back home, bringing along his wife and three kids. You'll find John in town snapping photos when he's covering new business openings, especially restaurants. He loves to help spread the word, and to encourage folks to shop local first. John also loves to travel, always looking for quick weekend getaways, attending events, and fan expos around the country. Don't be too shy to say, "Hi!"
John Riggs
Alaska Airlines Window Panel Blown Out While Flying
Remember all those safety warnings they give you before you leave the ground? I bet those passengers were glad they were paying attention this time.
This is like something out of that Final Destination movie.
This flight over Portland, Oregon, lost it's window panel on one of the passenger sides of the plane...
Another Rite-Aid Closes in Eastern Washington For Good
There has been some talk of Rite-Aid stores closing here and there. Yakima lost one of their stores on 56th and Summitview just a few years ago. With more rumors and confirmations of it happening across the US including here in Washington, all we can do is keep out eyes and ears out for what may or may not happen next...
Never Mind Valentine’s Day., Some Stores Have Easter Candy on Shelves Already
There seems to be a mad rush to get items on store shelves quicker. You see that when Halloween ends and many stores can't wait to get Christmas stuff on the shelves. And same for Christmas. As soon as it's over you start to see Valentine's Day stuff on shelves...
You Need to Try This ‘Quesadillo’ at the Newest Mexican Restaurant in Yakima
A quesadilla is kind of a grilled tortilla filled with cheese and sometimes meat.
This quesadillo is some next level amazingness!
There is a new Mexican restaurant in town that has dishes I've never even hear of. When I saw it was opening at the start of the new year, I knew I had to check it out...
This Town Named Fastest Growing ‘Boomtown’ in WA
GOBankingRates.com listed the biggest boomtown in each state and named Redmond, Washington, as the city in WA as the biggest boomtown.
Someone Falsely Accuses You of Shoplifting — Can You Sue the Store?
Is.. is that dude stealing a peach?!
Anyway.
I was looking at Reddit for a moment and one that was simple titled 'Advise wanted' caught my eye out of the Spokane subreddit. I have family in Spokane so I check that subreddit every so often...
Getting Pulled Over in WA… Immediately or When It’s Safe?
I was watching this video of a police officer pulling over an FBI contractor when the police officer said something I was confused by.
When the cop asked him what he learned in driving school about getting pulled over, the driver said to pull over when it was safe...
CA Police Can No Longer Ask this “Trick” Question
We've all been there. Or most of us, anyway.
Cop pulled you over and says something to kind of bait you to admit you were doing something wrong.
"Looks like you were speeding..." and you reply with 'sorry, I was late for an appointment' or something that basically has you admitting to speeding...
The 10 Nonstop Flights Tri-Cities Has that Yakima’s Airport Doesn’t, and the One it Does
If travel plans are in your 2024 future, you're in luck as Tri-Cities famous Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) has 11 nonstop destination while our humble Yakima Airport (YKM) only has one. I travel often and I 'Fly YKM' as often as I can but with other flight options I do sometimes make that trek to Tri-Cities in favor of that...
Can You Legally Drive in the Left Lane in WA City Streets, Not Just Highways?
Oh man, nothing makes one's blood boil more than just trying to get somewhere and there's a truck in the right lane while the car in the left lane is just cruisin' along with the truck without speeding up to pass them or they're just driving casually in the left lane and not passing like everyone should be doing...
Most do a ‘French Dip’, but This Place in Ellensburg does a Prime Rib Dip
As close as Ellensburg is to Yakima and as much as our radio stations reach Ellensburg, we certainly don't give it as many props as it deserves. Ellensburg is a wonderful town, a wonderful community that's more than just a row of gas stations off the freeway...
Annual Reminder: Don’t Leave Empty Boxes by your Trash Cans
Do we still call them trash cans? I guess they're more like bins now.
Every year after all the gift opening you have all these giant boxes laying around. Some are your new super fancy TV that even curves or whatever the new technology is now...