My name is Todd E. Lyons. On the radio you may know me as “Todd E. Lyons, Esquire.” I have been on the airwaves in Yakima since 1989 and look forward to it every day. I was born in Seattle, the son of a sharecropper. My family and I moved to the “Fruit Bowl of the Nation” when I was a wee lad of only 7. I spent my formative years in the West Valley of Yakima, indoctrinated in public school. I became keenly familiar with the “special” desk while attending Apple Valley Elementary. The teachers referred to it as the “isolation booth,” but I called it the “special desk.” Most of what I know today, however, can be credited to the “School of Hard Knocks.” I currently reside in East Valley with my lovely wife, Carrie, and our son, Drew. I am extremely fortunate to work on the very radio stations I grew up listening to. So much so that I not only was once a client, I became an employee! If you ever see me stumbling about this great valley of ours, please give me a shout. I would love to talk with you about rock music, sports, individual liberty or whatever spins your beanie!
Todd Lyons
2021 Selah Community Days Officially Canceled
Just a little over three weeks in to 2021 and we already have our first event casualty in the Yakima Valley for 2021 -- Selah Community Days has officially been cancelled.
Old Country Buffet in Union Gap Closes For Good, on Auction Block
The Old Country Buffet at 2513 Main Street in Union Gap across South First Street from Skateleand has shuttered for good and is auctioning off much of their kitchen equipment, furniture and the like
Some Grinch Ripped Off the Yakima Ice Rink [PHOTOS]
In a gut-punch of a post on their official Facebook page Wednesday (December 16), the good folks at the Yakima Ice Rink posted a series of photos and a description of what was stolen and destroyed after a thief, or thieves, broke into rink.
Yakima Businesses Invited to “Think Local Thursday” Zoom Meeting
A free Zoom virtual expo for proprietors of small businesses in Yakima is being held Thursday to promote their goods and services.
Rapid Reax: Sounders Miracle Comeback, Head Back to MLS Cup Final
In a weekend where the Seahawks, Huskies and Cougars all stumbled, the Seattle Sounders FC redeemed the Pacific Northwest sports world with a miraculous comeback Monday night.
What to Expect at Drive-Thru Holiday Light Fest in Yakima [PHOTO]
If you've been thinking about heading down to the Yakima Valley SunDome to check out the fairgrounds 1st annual Drive-Thru Holiday Light Fest, here's what you can possibly expect to see thanks to these dramatic aerial photos.
Dumb-Ass North Bend Motorist Tries to Use Flashlights as Headlights
We've all had to "jimmy-rig or "jerry-rig" something in a pinch but a motorist in North Bend, WA may take the cake.
Free Taco Bell on Wednesday Thanks to Mookie Betts
In one of the more clever and successful corporate promotions tying in with professional sports, the Taco Bell restaurant chain again rolled out their "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" campaign to run throughout the 2020 World Series. It didn't take long for all of America to score a free taco, thanks to Mookie Betts!
Mickey’s Pub in Downtown Yakima Is Open for Biz! Is the Theater?
In a post on their official Facebook page this morning (Sept. 1), Mickey's Pub at the Orion Cinema (202 East Chestnut Ave.) in downtown Yakima announced that they are reopen and ready to serve you!
My Deuling Views of Mt. Rainer From Moxee [PHOTOS]
One thing I love about my corner of the universe out in East Valley is the picturesque sunsets we get an our stunning view of Mt. Rainier.
Yakima Moviemaker Releases Trailer for Mysterious Short Film
Local filmmaker Ric Brunstetter has released a sneak preview of a project he is working on about the paranormal.
Nostalgic TV Ads in Yakima From the 80’s [VIDEO]
Feeling nostalgic? Take a gander at this YouTube video I stumbled across that features a bunch of Yakima business's television advertisements. Since I've lived here for the vast majority of my life, I suspect that most of these were aired in the late 80's to early 90's.