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
Infant Pillow Recall – Banned Due to Suffocation Hazard
There's an infant pillow on the market that's, well, not supposed to be. There's a federal ban on infant pillows.
If you have an OmvedTherapies baby pillow, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning everyone to stop using it immediately as they can cause suffocation to infants...
2024 James Beard Awards Has Restaurants and Chefs from WA, OR
The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit that cheerleads restaurants, foods, and the chefs on a whole 'nother level. The awards they present are very prestigious and celebrated by those who seek to win an award, themselves.
Think of it like the Oscars for chefs and restaurants...
Is There a Tsunami Threat after the Taiwan Earthquake in WA, OR, CA?
There was just a huge earthquake in Taiwan measuring in at a whopping 7.4. As we've seen in years past sometimes an earthquake like that can cause a ripple effect in the oceans that spreads in all directions including right here through to our west coast...
FDA Issues Recall on National Box of Chocolates Due to Allergic Reactions
The FDA just issued a recall on a national chain of chocolates that you may see on store shelves in that section with others boxes of chocolates for any time of year. The reason being a mislabel was used where people thought they were getting chocolate covered cherries but, instead, are getting something with almonds so those with almond allergies should be very aware...
Popular Ice Cream Treat Being Recalled due to Salmonella Risk
Leading into the warmer spring to summer months is the worst time to issue a recall on ice cream treats, but better now than being too late, I suppose.
According to the FDA, Tropicale Foods from California is issuing a recall on their popular Helados Mexico minis variety pack as they may contain salmonella...
Warm Weather for Now, but Rain is Coming This Week
We've had an excellent spring these past few days in Yakima. The warm weather, the slight breeze, birds are chirping, your flowers are starting to show signs of growing. A great way to kick off spring.
Though we are now in the month of April and, as they say, April showers bring May flowers so, with that, we are expecting rain in the next few days...
This Typical Looking Sandwich Could Make a Lot of Money in WA
I found myself in Puyallup over the weekend. As often when we travel we hit up restaurants that we don't have in the Yakima Valley to order something that we may not have on any menu we have here, just to see what all is out there. This sandwich you see here looks pretty typical...
You Will Believe with Bale Breaker’s New ‘Crop Circles Hazy IPA’ Coming Soon
Our friends at Bale Breaker Brewing Company are always up to something new. Never complacent with their top sellers like their Top Cutter IPA or Field 41, they seem to release new beers all the time, either all in-house or even working with other companies on collaboration projects...
California and Oregon Sue Cancer Fund for Egregious Misuse of Donations
Donating to charity always feels good. Whether it's a humble donation to your favorite cause, giving back to those organizations that have helped you in the past, or even dropping off a few coins in a bucket during the holidays, there's is a warm-n-fuzzy feel good notion about donating knowing or your money is going to a good cause...
YSD Superintendent Informs Parents of Student Walkout in Support of Teachers
Students are furious about the Yakima School Board's recent decision to fire educators.
See the Time WWE was in Yakima from 1996
WWE has been around a long time and is no stranger to going on tour to bring the action to your town. I can remember watching it back when it was called WWF several times at the Sundome and seeing guys like 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan, Bret 'Hitman' Hart, 'The Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase and so many more...
East Valley School District is Looking for Teachers + Other Positions
With news of Yakima School District cutting several positions within the school district including teachers, paraeducators, councilors, assistant principles, and more in an effort to save 14 million, it'll look to leave several qualified Yakima folks unemployed...