John Riggs

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.

Mr. IKE Raised $22,725 for local Children’s Miracle Network Programs

Since 1997, Eisenhower High School started something called Mr. IKE which has student volunteers who go out for charitable services to raise funds for Yakima's Memorial Foundation via Children's Miracle Network. These funds stay local and help the pediatrics unit, NICU, Children's Village and a host of others...

Yakima’s First Washington Robotics Competition is This Weekend and it’s Free!

Something fun happening here in town starting today through March 18 is a Sundome FRC Event. Perfect opportunity to get involved or if you just want to spectate. Best of all, it's free to check out.

Washington State is the 2nd Least Federally Dependent of All 50 States

The United States is no stranger to natural disasters. No, not the old WWF wrestling tag team, I mean acts of mother natures like earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, floods, polar ice storms -- if it exists, it's experiences somewhere in the United States...

Yakima’s Spring Break Carnival is Returning to the Fairgrounds

What has become a staple tradition in the Yakima Valley is when the kids are out on spring break, there's a mini carnival in town. This year is no exception. The spring break carnival is a fun time for all that features rides for young and older and plenty of carnival food to keep you satisfied for all of those feel-good nostalgic vibes...

Rumor: Is Jersey Mike’s Coming to Yakima?

Jersey Mike's Subs has, as of writing this, 2,449 stores across the United States. Probably 2,500 at the rate they're opening stores. None of those locations are in Yakima. At least, not yet. With several locations in Washington state, the closest location we have Richland as well as one in Kennewick and Pasco...

Just in Time for Pi Day – MOD Pizza has Pocket Pies Starting Today

Thank you, Facebook target marketing! How did they know I love food, new items being added to menus, MOD Pizza, Pi and convenience? Perfect timing as today, March 14th, Pi Day, MOD Pizza adds Pocket Pies to the menu. Well, as soon as I saw this I rushed over to try one for myself...

I Tried an Alligator Burger for the First Time in Louisville

I love to travel. I also love food. A dangerous combination. Whenever I travel I try to seek out things I can't typically get in the northwest. My friends and I were recommended a place that had great burgers. Grind Burger Kitchen seemed like the place to be for food and drinks...

For quite a while many in the Yakima Valley have been singing the praises of For Heaven'S Cake. They can make you just about anything you need, have it look fantastic, and taste as good as they look. They're shop is in Union Gap but they just announced they're moving to 56th and Summitview...

Washington Ranked 2nd Best State for Camping – Who Could Possibly Be Better than WA?

Well, you know what they say about camping... ...it's in tents (intense) Yep, anyways. Washington State has no lack of options when it comes to, not just the great outdoors, but the best outdoors. Camping, fishing, rock climbing, stone skipping, that weird rock balancing thing people do, or even just hanging out outside looking for UFOs, you can do it all right here in our own backyard... Read

5 Ways to Make ‘Yakima Wings’ to Delight your Taste Buds

I've started seeing more and more local businesses and restaurants get into the Yakima vibe by using all the great resources we have right in our own backyard. I've seen people sell Yakima Roll for sushi, Yakima Tacos, Yakima Pizza and basically any food you can think of, just add 'Yakima' to it and you're golden...