I started in radio right out of high school in my hometown of Clarkston, Wash., at KCLK-FM, a country station, and from there moved all over Idaho, Montana, California and Washington state at various radio stations. I worked on KMPS-FM in Seattle in the late 1990s and moved to Yakima in 1998 as program director of 107.3 KFFM. I moved again and again (because I can't seem to keep a job) until I was in Bakersfield, Calif., then Tri-Cities, and then back to Yakima, and again to Tri-Cities as morning show host and brand manager of 98.3 The Key. I bought a farm in Prosser a few years back with my wife Megan and we sold it last year and we now live in Kennewick. We have three great dogs named Phoebe, Barkley and Roxy. My son is an aspiring musician and plays, performs and writes original music. I also have a stepson named Kyran who is just starting high school. I’m known for having a never-ending knowledge of pop culture and easily get addicted to TV reality shows. I like "Star Trek," Mustangs (the car) and '80s music, the era I seem to be stuck in. I’m also a huge comic book fan, having a comic collection easily totaling more than 6,000 comics with some rare comic books thrown in for good measure.
Rik Mikals
K-9 Rex Nabs Felon Fleeing from Stolen Car
K-9 Rex proving once again why he's a valuable member of the Moses Lake Police Department.
How Windy Did It Get? Some Reports up to 82 Mph
various wind speeds with the fastest being 82 MPH as reported at the top of Rattlesnake Mountain
Pasco Potato Tanker Spills Oil over Highway
About 7 AM, Pasco Police reported that a Tanker Truck had overturned their trailer near East Kartchner Street in Pasco.
Sam J. Named the Bachelor in Kennewick for the Bachelor Live on Stage
It's a night of drama and hopefully love with the Bachelor Live at the Toyota Center and Sam J has been named our local bachelor.
Heavy Winds Leaves Highways Closed and Power Out in Prosser
A high wind advisory is in effect until 4 PM tomorrow afternoon has already done some serious damage through the Columbia Basin and The Lower Yakima Valley.
Costco Will Start Enforcing Memberships in Food Court Area
It's always been a requirement to have a Costco membership card when eating in the food court but starting in March, Costco is going to start enforcing the card rule
Macklemore and Dutch Bros Are Mixing up New Flavor Drinks
The first new flavor that Macklemore is working on is a White Chocolate Lavender cold brew.
Police Think Kidnapped Boy Headed to Washington
Memphis Police are on the search for a kidnapped boy they believe could be headed to Washington State.
Have You Tried Habit Burgers? It’s Coming to Tri-Cities
It's called Habit Burger and it's going to be a part of the expansion at the Columbia Center Mall near JcPenny.
Wet Nose Wednesday: Say Hello To Crook The Cat
This sweetheart came to Pet Overpopulation Prevention after her favorite person was no longer able to care for her due to health issues. Crook is a delightful cat who loves to play with her toy mice and will toss them around herself if her person is busy and can't play.
Bridge Work Closes Bombing Range Road, Detours Are in Place [Photo]
Bombing Range Road will be closed to all traffic between SR224 (Van Giesen) and Austin Drive for bridge deck replacement work over the Columbia Irrigation District canal.
Calling All Amateur Bakers! You Could Be a Star on TV!
Do you love to bake? The Great American Baking Show is looking for folks who are passionate about baking and wanting to join in their 2020 competition.