I was born and raised in Wenatchee, but my family and I moved to Yakima in 1995 and we’ve lived here ever since (except for a couple of experimental and wet years in Seattle). In broadcasting and media since 1981 when, as a teenager, I landed my first radio gig. I’ve owned, operated, and managed radio stations and have spent many years waking up early to host morning shows on some valley radio stations. My wife and I have three grown children, a University of Washington Freshman, a Golden Retriever named Tater at home, and fabulous grandchildren in Yakima and Seattle. I enjoy time spent with my family, time on the golf course, craft beer, single-malt scotch and occasionally being on stage in Warehouse Theatre productions.
Brian Stephenson
When Will Washington Mountain Passes Open & Get Trucks Rolling?
The Washington State Department of Transportation has updated information about the re-opening of some of the state's major mountain passes.
After days of closure, two of the 'big four' will open this evening with the other two re-opening, hopefully, in the coming days...
Yakima High Wind Warning. When Will Washington Passes Reopen?
Some of the snow we received this week has begun to melt, thanks in part to the winds which are to pick up even more. And what about the Washington passes? When will they reopen?
Yakima County Issues Stage 1 Air Quality Burn Ban: Beat Dirty Air
There's nothing quite like cozying up to a roaring fire on a cold, snowy, winter night.
Hold on a minute. Before you strike the match and get the marshmallows skewered, you need to know about the latest burn ban and how it may affect your plans.
Put the Shovel Away? Don’t. Yakima Facing a Winter Storm Warning
In anticipation of my grandchildren coming to visit us around the Christmas holiday, I purchased a couple of plastic sleds. No frills, just basic 'whee' opportunities.
However, since there wasn't any sled-worthy snow on the ground, there was no sledding, and consequently, no whee...
5 Things to do Right Now in Yakima to Beat the Winter Blues
It's that time of year. The winter weather has taken hold of our daily lives and unless you're still following the Julian Calendar, the cheer of the holiday season is over.
It's no wonder that many consider January to be the most depressing month of the year...
Is an Adorable Puppy a Good Gift to Give for Christmas? Maybe Not
'Tis the season for giving gifts of all shapes and sizes. We've all heard the proverbial phrase that - 'it's the thought that counts'. But, that's not necessarily true of all gifts to be given.
Pets, for example, are often given as gifts by well-meaning gift-givers. Who...
Who Won The $500 Light Up Yakima Contest With 350,000+ Lights?
For the second year in a row, we've teamed up with Coca-Cola of Yakima and Tri-Cities to encourage valley residents to 'Light Up Yakima'. Aside from adding to the holiday joy this season, fabulous displays at your home could earn you a $500 Visa Gift Card.
Washington Passes Brace for Four Feet of Snow. Is Yakima Next?
....if the mountain passes are getting slammed with snow, what will that mean for us here in the Yakima Valley? Forecasters seem fairly certain about the answers to both questions.
Heard the Good News? Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Extended in Yakima
Did you hear what I heard? What has now become a holiday tradition in the Yakima Valley has now been, by popular demand, extended for four more fabulous days.
The 21 Worst Intersections for Running Red Lights in Yakima. Yes?
Do you notice this too? It can't just be me who sees this time and time again. Drivers are either too distracted, or even worse I fear, there are those who know they're doing it, know that it's a dangerous risk, and are doing it anyway. Is it just becoming acceptable?