Brian Stephenson

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). I’m a country music fan since 1981 when, as a teenager, I landed my first country 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 Davis junior 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.

Is It Yakimite? Yakimanian? 7 Rules to ID People in Places.
When was the last time you had someone from out-of-town ask you: 'Hey, what is the proper demonym  for Yakima?' Yeah, nobody has ever asked me that question either. Well, not exactly that question. However, a recent transplant to our fair valley did ask it this way: 'Is it Yakima…
Whatever Phase You’re In, Yakima Steak Co. Patio is on Point!
I'll be the first to admit: it's hard keeping up with what 'phase' we're in or not in. All I know is, Yakima Valley, like many other parts of the Country, has been longing to get back to some semblance of 'normal'. The kind of normal we're accustomed to in so …
Bed Bath & Beyond Closing 200 Stores. Is Yakima on the List?
In what seems to be a crowded field of some of our favorites stores, of all kinds, the aftermath and lingering effects of the Coronavirus sounds like it's going to be taking a big swipe at yet another one: Bed Bath & Beyond.
I have to admit, I love this store. It...
Guess Who Came To Dinner? He Was Wearing A Mask!
Had any uninvited mammals lurking around your home lately? Wait, don't go there -- no, I'm not talking about your in-laws or crazy avuncular types, who always demand to be the center of attention, drop in and won't leave, especially around the holidays...
TOP 5 REASONS TO QUIT SOCIAL MEDIA, NOW!
Where are we going my friends? I mean, where are we, as a society, headed? Perhaps for answers to this question and others, I should turn to the source that seems to be guiding our collective 'ship'. Good 'ol Captain Social Media.
I'm being facetious of course...
Sun Sets on July 4th Weekend. Lake Chelan Beckons!
Well, that was one for the books. Amid the unusual circumstances due to the unprecedented pandemic we've all been held captive by, the 4th of July holiday weekend has come and gone. How did you celebrate? I know of many people who just hunkered down at home - while others, like some of my famil…
Happy Birthday ‘Merica. Now, Lets Eat Some Meat!
Independence Day! The 4th of July! Yankee Doodle Dandy! Grill me some MEAT! Yes, it is our great nation's 244th Birthday. May I say, we don't look a day over 220, 230 tops.
This year, 2020, has been, as we all know, a very big challenge...
Crackdown on Tailgaters Coming. What You Need to Know!
There is a growing and gathering danger on the streets of Yakima. Frankly, this menace seems to follow me everywhere I go. Maybe it's just me, but I don't think so. This is why I'm exposing this today. To see if, you too, have been plagued with: TAILGATERS...

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