How're ya feelin'? I was born and raised right here in Yakima. Though I moved away for about 10 years I found my way back and glad I did. I love to cheerlead new restaurants and businesses coming to town. Also a fan of craft beer, being we live in the hop capital of the world. #ShopLocal #DrinkLocal I have three amazing kids, love breakfast cereal and am a huge retro gamer. I love new video games, too, but have a deep appreciation for the classics on systems like NES and Sega Genesis.
John Riggs
Yakima’s Night Sky Lit Up with Rare, Aurora-Like Phenomenon [PHOTOS]
Well, here's mother nature, again, thinking Washington is more north than it is and I'm all for it. Not too long ago we could see the northern lights in our backyard and this time around keen observers witnessed something that's rare in any part of the world...
West Valley Youth Rummage Sale Happening Saturday, March 25
The best way to kick off spring is a good ol' fashioned rummage sale and nobody does it better in the Yakima Valley than West Valley Youth at the West Valley Church on 72nd and Nob Hill.
These are always a great turn out and this year they have a great cause, too...
There’s a Restaurant in Portland that makes Handcrafted Pasta
There's a pasta restaurant in Portland that you simply must try the next time you happen to be in the area.
This place is called Handcrafted Pasta in old town Portland -- that kind of downtown-y trendy area of Portland with the sign and all that...
Sorry Italy but Yakima has the Best Italian Sandwich in the World
Yakima has no lack of great food options. If you're looking for great cuts of steak, authentic Mexican food, great drinks or any of those 'farm-to-fork' options, Yakima has you covered.
I was at a local restaurant when I decided to order something new compared to the thing I typically order...
Shredded Wheat Really Shreds? Cereal Recall Due to Metal Shavings in US
It's time for another round of food recalls and this one hits home as I love snacks and cereal. The Catalina company, Catalina Snacks, has issued a recall on 7 items due to foreign materials, one being metal.
No, you won't find Metallica as your free prize inside your cereal...
Washington State Ranked 3rd in Best State for Innovation
Washington state is a great place to live for a lot of reasons. If you're into the whole STEM idea you're in a great place as Washington state was just ranked 3rd place for best states for innovation.
WalletHub took into account 22 deciding factors, compared to Washington DC, to see where they land and Washington state ranked extremely high compared to other states...
Portland’s Best Spot for Breakfast has Giant Sized Portions of Everything
I was in Portland over the weekend. Portland has no lack of options when it comes to places to eat, both indoor, outdoor and their fabulous food trucks, but when I'm thinking about going out for breakfast there's only one place that's on my mind...
Aliens will Take Over the World on March 23 According to TikTok Time Traveler
Welp! We had a good run on this planet but it's time to see what comes next for us as, according to Eno Alaric, a self-proclaimed time traveler who posts updates and world news events on TikTok, aliens are set to arrive to our Earth.
March 23: The Arrival
Many of his other predictions are waiting for a global champion to save us...
5 Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Spring in Yakima
Well, looks like winter is behind us and now we can celebrate that good-look, breathable air for a while. Unless you have allergies, then I'm sorry if that offends you.
Springtime in Yakima is a favorite time for most in the Yakima Valley as it welcomes all the great flowers and start of new things for many things in our area...
Try One of the Latest Food Trends with Freeze Dried Candy
Food trends come and go. I remember when chocolate-covered salted caramels came out. The first time I heard of them I was a little confused why you'd add salt to these chocolate-covered caramel candies but when you do try one you see why they're so great...