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
I Finally Found a Place that Serves Grits in Yakima
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest I never grew up with grits. Sure, I saw them in a box at grocery stores and even tried them once (wasn't impressed as a kid) however grits seems to be a staple dish in the south that just never bothered to find their way up north...
Trace Adkins Coming to Kennewick on August 24, 2021
Country superstar Trace Adkins will be performing in Tri-Cities coming this summer. Looks like concert season is back!
Rod’s House to Host 12th Annual ‘In Their Shoes’ Celebration
Rod's House has been a staple of community help in Yakima for many years. On August 27 they'll be hosting their annual In Their Shoes event.
WWE Hall of Famer, Sgt. Slaughter, Guest at Northwest Convention
As we slowly return to normalcy some events are starting to pop back up. One such event being comic conventions. There's a great one over the pass that just announced that WWE legend Sgt. Slaughter is going to be a special guest for autographs and signings.
Movie Filmed in Yakima Teasing Poster Unveil and Possible Release Date
A few years ago writer/director Rick Castañeda decided to film a movie in Yakima. He and the crew were in town filming for several weeks and used many local locations as sets as well as many locals as actors and extras to be in this film...
Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream – From the Cereal Bowl to the Ice Cream Bowl
Fruity Pebbles has been a mainstay in cereal bowls for the past 50 years. The flavor is so iconic we have Fruity Pebbles coffee creamer, Easter bunnies, candy bars and so much more. Now, to add to the list, we have Fruity Pebbles ice cream and all I can say is yabba-dabba do!
Washington Ranked 7th Best State to Be a Woman
Well, to be a woman in Washington state, at least you're in a better place than most according to Wallet Hub.
Source: WalletHub
The best places to be a woman are Minnesota, Maine and Vermont of all places. Interesting.
Worst places...
Brilliant Redditor Creates Website that Filters Clutter from Recipe Sites – Just Instructions
You're looking for a fun recipe to make at home or maybe something sounds good but you've never made it before so you decide to go for it. You google a dish that looks fantastic but you start reading about a child and their grandparents and something about a scraped knee and how this dish made you feel better...
Do You Put Eggshells Back in the Carton? Maybe You Shouldn’t
Do you do this, too? I don't know if anyone taught me about putting shells back in the carton but always have ever since I can remember. It wasn't even something my parents did, just sometime I did. Not sure. I've been doing this for years but, as I've come to find out, I need to stop.
Our Prayers Have Been Answered! Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie Cereal is Coming Soon
In the world of breakfast cereal, no cereal company more be as well known as Kellogg's. With classics you love Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes, Apple Jacks and so many more to new release cereals that are often only available for a limited time, they've always got something to offer on the cereal shelf...
What Do the Lady Gaga Oreos Taste Like? [Taste Test]
I heard these were coming out but didn't know they'd be out so soon. I spotted this shiny pink packaging a mile away and had to at least check them out.
Chocolates from Spokane are Now Available in Yakima
I can't help it, I love chocolate. I think after watching a lot of cooking and baking shows I started to get an appreciation for the art of making these bite-sized bits of heaven. The ones you can find on the shelves at most stores are okay but when I saw this box of chocolates from Spokane I was curious.