John Riggs

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!"

No Longer Allowed to Feed Wildlife around Spokane For Good Reason

Deer and Elk are getting CWD so they're putting a ban on feeding wildlife around Spokane after they found a deer dead by CWD.

This Oil Painting of an Uncrustable is Selling for Thousands

Artist Noah Verrier captures perfect essence of an Uncrustable through his oil painting.

Grab Panda Express and Support Your IKE Students Friday, 9/13

Throughout the school year there are plenty of ways to support your local high school students with fundraising efforts throughout the entire Yakima Valley. Car washes, fun events, restaurant take-overs, there are a lot of ways you can be a part of something fun while helping the school, its students and help yourself all at the same time...

Why was Keanu Reeves in Spokane, Washington, of All Places?

Keanu Reeves was spotted near Spokane, WA. Find out why.

Where Do You Think WA Falls in the Rankings of Credit Card Increases?

Credit card increases are bound to happen. Sometimes for more, sometimes not as much. How much do you think Washington's has increased? Wallet Hub did the research to take all the guesswork out of it. Source: WalletHub Washington State ranked 13th place in most credit card increase stating the total credit card debt for Washington is $31,201,022,683...

Popular Retail Store Closing all 400+ Stores in United States including Yakima

It's always unfortunate news when word comes out of more stores closing for good. This one comes from a location that has several stores across the United States including a few here in Washington State as well as a location right here in Yakima...

Washington State Less than Average for Happiness and I Think I Know Why

Washington State is known for a lot of things. The outdoors activities, the agriculture, the fact we have four seasons, the idea that just about anything you'd ever want to do can be found all within our state... there's a lot going on for Washington State...

Crikey! Outback Steakhouse Offering 50% off Certificates This Friday

Our Seize the Dining Deal is still rolling strong with great restaurants every Friday. The restaurant coming this Friday is a popular place in town, but don't let the fact that it's happening on Friday the 13th distract you. The only thing scary is how good this deal is...

Wrestlers from WWE/AEW invade Spokane at Relentless Wrestling Sept. 7

Sure, on TV we have WWE and AEW and TNA and all of these other great wrestling promotions that might come to town, like, once a year. But did you know we have several wrestling promotions right here in Washington State that have live wrestling just about every month...

Yakima’s Sip and Stroll is Like a Grown-Up Trick-or-Treat with Drinks Instead of Candy

Yakima's Sip and Stroll is Like a Grown-Up Trick-or-Treat with Drinks Instead of Candy

Popular Gas Station in Washington State Closing 1,000 Stores

Gas stations, to me, are as much a part of our economic culture than almost anything. Everyone has to get gas somewhere and, fortunately, they have gas stations just about everywhere. From filling your tank to getting gas for the lawnmower or maybe even just popping in to the food mart inside in many gas stations, there's always reason to visit one...

These Tiny Invasive Crabs are Eating All our WA Seafood

We get stories about invasive species every so often. These include pests or bugs or anything, really, not native to our area but have made the new area their home and, in turn, are destroying that area's ecosystem including plants, wildlife, native creatures and more...