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
Don’t Throw Away Your Blue Cross Postcard – It’s Really Worth Money
11 Million people were affected by a data breach from Premera Blue Cross so when you see a white non-descript envelope arrive in the mail from them, don't throw it away.
Parents Should Know These APPS To Keep Your Kids Safe
Richland Police Department along with the Sunnyside School District is reminding parents that there are several APPS that parents should be aware of and they've compiled the top sixteen apps that could raise a danger flag.
It’s National Taco Day and Here’s Where You Can Score Free Tacos!
It's National Taco Day and here's where you can score some free tacos today because hey, who doesn't like free tacos?
If You Play “Words With Friends”, You Might’ve Been Hacked
It was just a matter of time before hackers turned their attention towards app games and now "Words With Friends" with an estimated 218 million users has been hacked.
Macy’s Iconic Building in Seattle Is Closing For Good
If you've ever been downtown Seattle, you can't miss the iconic building that Macy's has been a part of for over 90 years and now sadly it's closing its doors.
Chicago Bulls Great Scottie Pippen Spotted in Hermiston
It was a sweet surprise for Neighbor Dudes in Hermiston as Basketball Great Scottie Pippen stopped by.
Backpacks Worn by Kids in Vehicles Could Be Deadly
The National Child Passenger Safety Board is warning that allowing your kids to wear their backpacks while in your vehicle could have deadly consequences.
WA Passes Could Get First Snow of the Season
The first day of Fall kicked off officially on Monday and it looks like the first spurt of snow is on the way for the weekend forecast.
Tv’s “Robin” Makes a Surprise Appearance in Walla Walla
Adam West Day was held over the weekend in Walla Walla and the event was topped off by a surprise appearance of Batman's best chum Robin The Boy Wonder played by Burt Ward in the 60's TV program.
Bam! Pow! Adam West Day Is Saturday in Walla Walla
This year is an exciting one too - The Bat Cycle will make its first appearance along with the Batmobile and Batcopter.
The Disney Bedtime Hotline Is Back and It’s Free
Kiddos will love talking with their favorite Disney characters like Mikey Mouse, Elsa from Frozen and even Spider-Man.
Wrong Way Prosser Driver on I-84 Causes Fatal Crash
A tragic accident happened early Sunday morning with a two-vehicle crash on I-84 near mile-post 119 in Gilliam County caused by a driver going the wrong way.