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
Is Driving Through a Parking Lot Stall in Washington State is Illegal?
Oh, trust me, we've all been there. You hop in your car after going grocery shopping or something and have a clear shot in front of you as there's nobody parked in the stall in front of you. Sure, you could just back out, but that would involve backing up...
Experience the Red Carpet when Quirky Comedy All Sorts Debuts in Yakima
A few years ago, just before the pandemic, director Rick Castaneda directed a fun film about a new office employee discovering an underground office filing competition at his new job. It's filled with quirky characters and many actors picked from right here in the Yakima valley...
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...