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
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Find Your Dream Home in Bakersfield: Affordable Living and a Palm Tree in the Front Yard
10 Fun (Some Are Free) Things You Can Do If You’re Under 21 in WA
Washington is full so many natural landscapes, concert and social events, things to do, generally speaking, and so much to give reason to get out of your place and have fun in the great Pacific Northwest. The only problem, though, is that once you build yourself up to do something, you'll see the dreaded Must be 21+ in print...
7 Best Websites to File Your WA State Federal Taxes Online (Including Free Options)
It's about that time once again where we have to figure out how taxes work. I have a feeling that more people in the United States can explain the pythagrian therom or tell you the mitochondria is the powerhouse of a cell, but when it comes to doing your taxes, many are left kinda clueless...
The 5 Best Bagels You’ll Ever Try in WA
There are a few regional foods that just hit home to so many. Gumbo is great but you have to try the gumbo when you're in Louisiana. You can find BBQ anywhere but if you want the best you need to go to where they take BBQ very seriously like Texas or Kansas City...
Game & Grog in Yakima is Closing their Doors for Good
Game & Grog was a neat little eclectic bar that was unlike any other bar in Yakima. They would host Magic the Gathering tournaments, video game competitions, the legendary Rock Band nights, and even hosted drag shows. To some, it was just a small gathering place for friends with free video game consoles you can play while enjoying a drink...
Is Yakima Finally Getting a Restaurant that Serves French Cuisine?
There's a new restaurant coming to Yakima that should get a lot of people excited.
It seems it'll feature French cuisine according to their Facebook page that was just recently launched.
As of this time there is no menu or grand opening date...
Icy Tai has More than Just ‘Icy’ Treats in Yakima
Icy Thai may be one of those places you've seen before but never stopped in. Or maybe you did once when they first opened to experience what rolled ice cream was. Well, they've expanded their menu so even in the middle of winter they're still very-much-so worth a visit...
The Most Dangerous Road in Bellingham WA
Bellingham is known for a lot of things. It's a beautiful, gorgeous town with some great parks like Whatcom Falls Park, there's a thriving art community, there's a very cool shopping district with loads of cool, unique shops. I've always kinda known it as the last bigger town before the Canadian border...
This Delicious Asian Dish is Found at the Most Unlikely of Restaurants in Yakima
For the past couple of weeks one of my kids kept asking to return to a restaurant they've been to with their friends. For their french fries, specifically. It wasn't quite top of mind, but usually a situation where you happen to be eating somewhere else and that sparks that memory of wanting to go there...
The 5 Best Day Trips in WA Once the Snow Clears
Oh, it's just like when you get congested and all you can think about is all the times you took breathing through your nose for granted. Even if you're a bit of a home-body the appeal to get out of town raises once you no longer have a safe option to do so...
From Ackee To Redfish: Exploring Illegal Foods In America
Foie gras, a controversial food involving force-feeding geese, is deemed inhumane.
Will It Be Legal to Smoke Magic Mushrooms in WA State? This Proposed Bill Says Yes
If the first thing you thought of was 'wait a minute, that photo isn't of magic mushrooms', then this article is for you.
It took Washington State long enough to finally allow marihuana use for those who wanted to partake outside of medicinal use...