John Riggs

I've been in radio since 2001 and moved around a few times before landing where I am now. I'm married with three children. I'm an autism acceptance advocate. I love to cook, just don't like doing the dishes afterward. I have a knack for all things nostalgic from the '80s and '90s, love breakfast cereal a little too much and am a huge fan of video games, especially retro games from Atari to Nintendo and beyond.

Toys R Us gets a Fresh New Set of Batteries – Set to Return to Yakima?
Toys R Us may have been gone but never forgotten. When ours Toys R Us first came to the Yakima Valley in the mid-late 90's it was a dream come true for many of us. Especially those of us who grew up watching cartoons on KSTW Channel 11 based out of the Seattle/Tacoma area that would often not o…
West Valley is Getting a New Sushi and Teriyaki Restaurant
Whenever a new restaurant comes to Yakima it seems like it always pops up in the downtown or Union Gap areas. I can't complain as with all that traffic of those areas it would be beneficial however when a new restaurant opens in other areas I have to look into it...
Summit Thrift is Now Open on 56th and Summitview
Visiting thrift shops is so much fun. You never know what you're going to find! Union Gospel Mission has just opened the Summit Thrift shop in the old Rite-Aid location on 56 and Summitview. I stopped by on their opening day to do a little browsing and grabbed some photos.
Yakima Expecting It’s First 100 Degree Day Wednesday, June 2
If you blinked, you probably missed spring. I swore I just had the heater on wearing my winter coat inside and now they're telling me we're getting weather in the triple digits literally tomorrow as of typing this. I hope your air conditioner is working...
Local 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest Could Make You $500 Richer
The Fourth of July is known for celebrating America, fireworks, time with friends and hot dog eating contests. It's one thing to criticize what you see on TV but do you want to participate in one yourself? There's a local place that's holding a hot dog eating contest on the 4th of Jul…
Local Restaurant Offers $250 if You Can Eat this 5 Pound Bowl of Pho
Pho is so wonderful. It's an indescribable flavor that as soon as you try it it becomes of flavor you end up chasing for weeks on end. And the size of your meal! The bowls are often gigantic. But have you tried pho in a bowl this size? A Yakima restaurant is holding a pho challenge that could s…
Washington is the 2nd Best State for Nurses
Let's be honest, it's our nurses who are the real VIPs of the hospital game. Doctors are fine for treating and educating and diagnosing but it's our nurses who really take care of us in our time of need. Glad to find out the Washington state ranks second best state for nurses...

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