I started in radio right out of high school in my hometown of Clarkston, Wash., at KCLK-FM, a country station, and from there moved all over Idaho, Montana, California and Washington state at various radio stations. I worked on KMPS-FM in Seattle in the late 1990s and moved to Yakima in 1998 as program director of 107.3 KFFM. I moved again and again (because I can't seem to keep a job) until I was in Bakersfield, Calif., then Tri-Cities, and then back to Yakima, and again to Tri-Cities as morning show host and brand manager of 98.3 The Key. I bought a farm in Prosser a few years back with my wife Megan and we sold it last year and we now live in Kennewick. We have three great dogs named Phoebe, Barkley and Roxy. My son is an aspiring musician and plays, performs and writes original music. I also have a stepson named Kyran who is just starting high school. I’m known for having a never-ending knowledge of pop culture and easily get addicted to TV reality shows. I like "Star Trek," Mustangs (the car) and '80s music, the era I seem to be stuck in. I’m also a huge comic book fan, having a comic collection easily totaling more than 6,000 comics with some rare comic books thrown in for good measure.
Rik Mikals
Dairy Queen Is Giving Away Free Ice Cream Cones!
Dairy Queen is hosting Free Ice Cream Cone Day on March 20th. Dairy Queen will be offering up a free small regular ice cream cone in honor of their 4th Annual Free Ice Cream Cone Day.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Is Coming to the Benton Franklin Fair!
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will bring such classics as "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" "Mr. Bojangles" and "Fishin' In The Dark" to the Benton Franklin Fair and Rodeo on August 22nd.
Those Old Captain Marvel Comics Could Be Worth A Lot Of Money
It seems that Captain Marvel is a hit and now her essential comic book appearances are starting to raise the cost of her comic books.
Daylight Saving Time Soon To Be History For Washington
It wasn't even a close vote as the bill passes easily with a 89-7 to abolish Daylight Saving Time.
Coeur d’Alene Youngster Wows The Voice Coaches
Jacob Maxwell from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho took the stage and performed for the coaches on the 16th season of The Voice and wow'ed the audience and the coaches.
Calling All Teens! Youth Corps Are Now Hiring For Summer Jobs!
Teens can earn $12 per hour this summer picking up litter with the Ecology Youth Corps in the Mid-Columbia and the EYC is looking for teens 14-17 years of age.
Dastardly Thief Steals Cookie Cash From Unsuspecting Girl Scouts
It happened Sunday night at a QFC near Northgate Way and Roosevelt. An 11 year old girl scout lost over $600 after a man raced over to the stand and grabbed the cash as the stand was closing.
Yakima County Wants To Bust Up Marijuana Businesses
Yakima County is looking to break up marijuana businesses in the unincorporated areas of the county starting in March.
Here’s a St. Patty’s Shamrock Shake Recipe That You’ll Love!
Shamrock Shakes are all the rage and now you can make your own just in time for St. Patrick's Day. You can be just like fast food restaurants and make it right at home.
Victoria’s Secret is in Trouble – Closing 53 Stores in 2019
Rumors are swirling and becoming reality as Victoria's Secret is set to close 53 stores in 2019.
Country Crooner Dustin Lynch Announced for Benton-Franklin Fair
Tickets will go on sale this Friday February 22nd at 8 AM.
Porter’s Real Barbecue Announces Date And Time For TV Show Airing
Porter's BBQ will air Friday March 8th at 9 PM and the final episode to feature Tri-Cities favorite Frost-Me-Sweet will air on Friday March 29th at 9 PM. The episode that featured Vinny's Bakery has already aired but look for it to be re-run in the future.