John Riggs was born and raised in Yakima. He moved away from Washington state for about 10 years, but moved back home, bringing along his wife and three kids. You'll find John in town snapping photos when he's covering new business openings, especially restaurants. He loves to help spread the word, and to encourage folks to shop local first. John also loves to travel, always looking for quick weekend getaways, attending events, and fan expos around the country. Don't be too shy to say, "Hi!"
John Riggs
Join The Fun At Cowiche Brew Run: Run, Walk, Or Crawl For A Cause!
An all-ages event. Don't miss out on the after party!
Unveiling The Potential ‘Most Washington Song’ Beyond ‘Washington My Home’
Discover the potential anthem for Washington state in this engaging article exploring the musical identity of the Evergreen State.
These Hidden Gems in Eastern Washington Are Worth the Trip
More often than not, when we hear about all the best things about Washington State, so many times these national lists just focus on the western side of the Cascade Mountain Range. Oh, there's plenty of greatness on the westside including Mt...
Red Lobster May be Next to File for Bankruptcy
Could you imagine a life without access to Red Lobster's signature Cheddar Bay Biscuits? That's not a life I want to imagine.
According to Delish.com, Red Lobster is reportedly heading for bankruptcy due to a number of issues.
One of the things they name is their endless shrimp...
The Stonehenge in WA is Always Worth a Quick Stop
It's not too often we get a lot of roadside attractions. I remember going on family vacations all in my dad's station wagon or minivan driving all day to get to our destination but, every so often, stopping by some Mystery Spot in California where gravity seems to work in an odd way...
West Valley Spring Flea Market Returns June 1
Now that the sun is shining and the birds are singing, people in the Yakima Valley are anxious to get out there and look for deals at yard sales and flea markets. They have a great one in West Valley that I've personally attended where you're bound to find something cool...
The Washington State Spring Fair is Here (well, in Puyallup, but still!)
The Washington State Fair in Puyallup, WA, does something interesting that many other state fairs don't do, they have a supplemental fair in the spring. Like many fairs around the country, the state or even local and county fairs around the United States are often a last chance bit of fun before it gets too cold to do anything outside...
Infant Pillow Recall – Banned Due to Suffocation Hazard
There's an infant pillow on the market that's, well, not supposed to be. There's a federal ban on infant pillows.
If you have an OmvedTherapies baby pillow, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning everyone to stop using it immediately as they can cause suffocation to infants...
This Typical Looking Sandwich Could Make a Lot of Money in WA
I found myself in Puyallup over the weekend. As often when we travel we hit up restaurants that we don't have in the Yakima Valley to order something that we may not have on any menu we have here, just to see what all is out there. This sandwich you see here looks pretty typical...
The #1 City in WA With the Best Tasting Tap Water Might Surprise You
This little city in Washington state has the second best tap water in America.