Brian Stephenson

I was born and raised in Wenatchee, but my family and I moved to Yakima in 1995 and we’ve lived here ever since (except for a couple of experimental and wet years in Seattle). I’m a country music fan since 1981 when, as a teenager, I landed my first country radio gig. I’ve owned, operated and managed radio stations and have spent many years waking up early to host morning shows on some valley radio stations. My wife and I have three grown children, a Davis junior at home and fabulous grandchildren in Yakima and Seattle. I enjoy time spent with my family, time on the golf course, craft beer, single-malt scotch and occasionally being on stage in Warehouse Theatre productions.

‘I Make the Best Burger in Yakima’. Gordon Ramsay Taught Me!
As we head into the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend, many of us will be dusting off the grill, polishing our outdoor tongs and spatulas, making sure to have plenty of propane, charcoal briquettes or whatever heat source  we use, so that we're ready for the 'unofficial kickoff' to su…
Yakima Is Beautiful. This Facebook Group Celebrates It!
Whenever I speak to someone who's never been to Washington State and I tell them I'm from Yakima, they don't always make the connection of where or what Yakima is.
Many say, 'Oh, is that near Seattle?" or "I'll bet you get sick of all that rain"...
Yakima Valley Losing Another Store to Coronavirus!
Attention K-Mart Shoppers! Oh, wait, there aren't many of those around anymore either.
It looks like The Yakima Valley is losing yet another retail store and it isn't as though nobody saw it coming. Pier 1 Imports has announced they will be closing all of their 540 locations nationwide, as …
The 15 Hardest Town Names to Pronounce in Washington
I’m a lifelong resident of the great State of Washington. Born and raised in Wenatchee, a Yakimaniac since 1995 (except for a couple of wet, experimental years in Seattle 2016 - 2017) and other than brief stints in a ‘state of confusion’, the Pacific Northwest h…
Online Auction Preview Week: See What’s Coming
It's time once again the the Yakima Spring 'Seize the Deal' Online Auction!  If you get excited about getting a great deal on a wide variety of goods and services, this is the auction for you!
All this week it's 'Preview Week' - your chance to log on and t…
Economy in Trouble? Someone Forgot to Tell the Pizza Guy!
It seems that every day in the news, we hear about so many industries suffering, more layoffs, businesses closing for good - many of which are in the dine-in food industry. Well, it looks like someone forgot to tell the Pizza guy that times are hard...
Seize The Deal: Yakima Sports Center is Back!
Carpe Plurimum! I had to brush up on my Latin to say that.
This powerful phrase is best translated in English as 'Seize the Deal'! When it comes to great deals, this one qualifies for sure - and what's even better - it's a chance to say hello to an old friend...
5 Businesses People Want to go in Jack-Son’s Location
Many people are still shocked after learning that a true iconic Yakima institution, Jack-Son's Sports Bar, will be no-more, following this tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic. You know how people are, no-sooner than something like this is announced, everyone and their 2nd cousin twice removed has the …
Yakima: Beautiful in Spring and a Great Time to Plant Stuff!
Spring is definitely one of my favorite seasons to enjoy while living in the Yakima Valley. In fact, I'd say it ranks somewhere right up there in the Top 4 for sure! But don't ask me to choose, because each season has its own unique qualities.
Yakima’s Newest Sensation is Worth the Wait! Art You Can Eat!
We, the caffeinated brethren of Yakima love our coffee! There can be no dispute about that. There certainly isn't a shortage of espresso stands, coffee houses, smoothie shops or beverage options around here.
So, what would cause a seemingly endless stream of thirsty motorists to go round in circles a…

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