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
Washington Dog Is Smart Enough to Ride the Bus Alone [Video]
Eclipse rides the bus to the dog park all alone and she has to go through 5 stops until she arrives at her destination....pretty amazing
Cabbage Hill’s Blowing Snow Is Keeping Travelers Stranded [PHOTOS]
The closure is between Exit 216 (six miles east of Pendleton) and Exit 265 in La Grande due to blowing snow, extremely limited visibility and spun-out vehicles on the mountain pass.
Video Shows How Quick a “Sneaker” Wave Can Hit Before You Know It
There was that tragic story out of Oregon this week of the man who lost his two kids to a "sneaker" wave and the video below shows how deadly a King tide can be if you aren't paying attention.
NBA Super-Star Kobe Bryant Spotted in Wenatchee
Kobe Bryant was spotted at a High School Basketball game in Cashmere Washington, enjoying the game with his daughter.
Headed out on the Roads? Check Our Weather/Travel Map First
If you need to check the roads before you go, this interactive map will get you there safely thanks to the Washington Department Of Transportation.
Seth MacFarlane’s Homemade Star Trek Film Is Pretty Amazing
We now have a rare video of MacFarlane as the Captain Of The USS Enterprise along with his fellow friends in a homemade episode of Star Trek. It's pretty dang cool and Seth looks to be about 16 or 17 years of age.
Hot Doggers Wanted for the Oscar Mayer WeinerMobile!
The job will involve making personal appearances at grocery stores, military bases and charity functions.
U.S. Army Says Military Draft Texts Are Fake and a Scam
If you know someone who gets a text saying they've been drafted, it's fake.
Have You Seen Jazmine? She’s Been Missing Since December 28th [PHOTO]
Please contact the Yakima Police Department at 575-6200 (or 911 outside of business hours) if you know of Jazmine's whereabouts.
Abbreviating 2020 Could Cost You Big Bucks
Police are warning that abbreviating 2020 could cost you big when it comes to fraud.
New Cookie Flavor Announced for Girl Scout Cookie Season
It's that time of year and the Girl Scout cookie season is about to kick off again with a new delicious flavor!
North Idaho Train Derails Into Icy River [PHOTO]
3 locomotives and 6 freight cars slid off the tracks east of Bonners Ferry in North Idaho.