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
Krispy Kreme Burger, Pickle Pizza Among New Foods at This Year’s Central Washington State Fair
There are several reasons to visit the Central Washington State Fair in Yakima every year. To some, it's the rides. Others may enjoy the 4-H stuff or exhibits. To a lot, it's all about the concerts but if you're like me, it's all about the food...
Sea Galley Announced Final Day Before Closing for Good
Sea Galley has been a staple restaurant in the Yakima Valley for several years. Once a chain, the Sea Galley on South First in Union Gap was the final location and, after a couple of weeks, there will be no more.
Sea Galley's official Facebook page announced October 1st will be the final day for Sea Galley to be open for crab legs, sea food platters, prime rib and the biggest and best mozzarella s
WA Ranked 4th Best State for Teachers
If someone asks you who your favorite teacher was, chances are they'll have a definite answer and, in most cases, they'll rattle off several of their favorite teachers over the years.
Teachers mean a lot to our youth. So many, they're a source of inspiration and someone kids want to impress...
10 Best Jobs in Yakima that Don’t Require a College Degree
Finding a job can be tough in any town. And it seems like finding a decent job in Yakima is even harder. Unless you're born into a farming family in the area you're just looking for work. Good news is you don't have those student loans to hold you down as you didn't bother going to college...
University of Washington, Seattle; One of the Most Dangerous College Campus
The University of Washington has a lot going on for itself. It has some great sports teams, it's in a cool part of Seattle, some excellent programs and top-class Alumni including Bruce Lee, Anna Faris, Kenny G, and even Yakima's own Kyle MacLachlan.
When I think of crimes on college campuses, any college in Washington State is far from my mind. You can imagine my surprise when I see University of
This Town in WA is Shrinking at an Incredible Rate
We hear of things like population booms and cites that are about at max capacity and all that, but what about the other way around? What about towns where people are leaving in droves? Within the past year or so I've known about 5 people who moved out of Portland, Oregon as they just didn't like it anymore and, for all their own reasons...
Believe it or Not, WA is One of the Best States for Teen Drivers
You see those teen drivers on our roads and what's the first thing you do? Avoid them at all costs? Take a different road because you don't trust them? Well, as it turns out, Washington State is one of the best states for teen drivers.
I know...
This WA Restaurant is So Elegant the Toilets are Black
Talk about fancy!
I popped in a restaurant the other day and one of my kids exclaimed that the toilets were black. That's something unique enough to mention to me so, after a short while, I decided to visit the restroom and see for myself...
This WA Italian Restaurant has Pancake Spaghetti on the Menu
We found ourselves in a new Italian restaurant over the weekend and had a great time. It was during brunch so they handed us a brunch menu to look over. Though I ordered something else for myself, what caught my eye was something fun-sounding on the kid's menu -- Pancake Spaghetti...
One of the Best Breweries in the Nation is Located in Washington State
And no reason why not.
I'm actually a little surprised that Washington State didn't have more breweries listed, but this list came from Untappd so it's only based on those who actually use the app. Maybe those of us in Eastern Washington are enjoying our beer too much to bother leaving a review on a social app for beer...