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 High School Senior, 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
Volcanic Blast From The Past: 1980 Mount Saint Helens Eruption!
Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 marks the 41st Anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens in Southwest Washington. If you lived anywhere near Yakima on that fateful date, you'll remember the skies went eerily dark in the middle of the day, and tons of volcanic ash covered everything.
Will A Sunnyside Lottery Jackpot Winner Boost Local Ticket Sales?
Have you caught Lottery Fever? Remember a few weeks ago, a winning Washington State Lottery Ticket worth an estimated $2.7 Million was sold to someone in Sunnyside? It could happen, even though odds are against it, and it could be you if you buy a ticket...
Tax Day in Yakima is Coming. Do You Know the Important Deadlines?
Yes, Tax Day, though not a National Holiday, is a date that certainly looms on the calendar every year whether we like it or not. The old saying about there being only two certainties: death and taxes - I guess given the choice, the latter is perhaps preferable.
How Much is Your Vintage Collectible Lunchbox Worth? Amazing!
If you or someone you know grew up in the '60s, 70's, '80s, and 90's, chances are that you or they had a culturally significant lunchbox in elementary school. Those good old days of packing a lunch from home, most importantly, packed inside a lunchbox that bespoke of the importan…
Historic Washington Home. Peek Inside. What’s the Sale Price?
When something makes it onto the National Registry, it's a pretty big deal. Especially for us here in Washington State, a relatively recent addition to the Union in 1889. According to nps.gov,
3 Shocking UFO Pics Shot in Yakima Storm Tied to Military Videos?
UFOs. Are you among the Believers? Are you among the Deniers? Do you find yourself curious but among those who are simply unsure? Join the club. Any of them. There is little argument, however, that there have been more reported UFO sightings and therefore activity since the pandemic took hold last s…
Freeze Warning Tonight in Yakima. What Can You Do To Be Prepared?
We just had a weekend with high temperatures in the 80s. A few weeks ago, the irrigation water in the Yakima Valley began to flow, sprinkler systems were checked out and put into service, and we adopted the full head of steam into spring.
Now, weather forecasters are sounding the alarm for a potentia…
Now, weather forecasters are sounding the alarm for a potentia…
How Did A Dinosaur Nightmare Become a 7-Year-Old Boy’s Dream?
Remember a few weeks back when a woman climbed up the back of a T-Rex at the Dinosaur Park in Granger, Washington, and made headlines when she couldn't get back down to earth? The story made national news and was a viral sensation.
21 Vintage Postcards on eBay Spotlight Yakima’s Rich History
An occasional visit to eBay and one never knows what one may find. I'll often check to see if somebody else has some old artifact that I've been hoarding for years, and almost always, they do. Nothing unique under the sun for sure.
5 Awesome Grill Tips Get Burger and Beer Lovers Actually Cheering
Grilling season is here. Frankly, it's always grilling season at our place. Outdoor kitchen, grill, smoker even a small pub. Burgers and Beer are always a crowd-pleaser and a little experimentation could help you elevate your burger prowess to new levels...