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
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...
These 5 Adorable Homeless Animals Need a Loving WA State Home
Maybe 2024 is the year you get a new best friend.
Having a pet can be extremely good for you. Not only do they provide companionship but also encourage you to get out of your place, get some exercise, maybe meet new people who are also pet owners...
Nobody Wants to Retire in Washington State
What do you plan on doing in your retirement?
Perhaps you want to travel. There are plenty who just want to live in paradise and warmer weather. There are some who want to just live in retirement communities to live out their days in a group atmosphere...
Are You Legally Allowed to Skate on an Ice Pond in WA and OR?
With our current arctic temperatures and water freezing over, you think back to those olden days when people would just ice skate right on the frozen pond. I never liked that idea. Especially now-a-days I've seen far too many videos of people falling in so that's a not thanks from me, but let's say the pond is shallow enough that you know the ice has frozen all the way through, or definitely thick
‘Overpriced Grocery Store’ Has 11 Locations in Washington State
Do we need to talk about the price of milk, bread, eggs, and most other essentials?
Even boxes of cereal that used to be $2 easy run an average of $5.
Outrageous!
Sure, you have to look out for deals as often as you can and know where to shop for what to get the best bargin possible, but sometimes that's not always the easiest solution, either...