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 Fall For This Fake Number To Check On Your Stimulus Check
a new number is circulating about being able to check the status of your stimulus check and we are just warning you - it's bogus!
School Zone Lights Are Still Flashing for a Reason
You can still get a speeding ticket through the zones because the lights are flashing for a reason.
A New Online Calculator Figures Your Stimulus Check Refund
Curious as to how much your stimulus check will be when the federal government starts mailing them out in a few weeks? A new online calculator figures it out for you.
Can You Get COVID-19 from Your Mail or Packages?
Can I get COVID-19 from opening mail or packages?
Washington National Guard Isn’t Declaring Martial Law
The National Guard says it's not true. They are reminding people to not spread misinformation
Governor Expands Shutdowns — Now Includes Gyms and Beauty Salons
Closures now will include youth sports, nail and beauty salons, ice cream businesses, bowling alleys and gyms in hopes of stopping the spread of COVID-19.
Breaking: Gov. Inslee Shuts down All K-12 Schools Statewide
Inslee tweeted that school closures will commence Tuesday, March 17th and will remain closed through April 24th.
$30 Tabs Clear Another Hurdle — Launch Date Is March 27
Attorney General Bob Ferguson says the measure will take effect March 27 if no other challenges are filed.
Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Rosie!
Meet Rosie!
City of Prosser Has A Lot of Summer Fun Job Openings, Teens Apply!
The City of Prosser has several summertime job openings that even teenagers can apply for.
Don’t Look Now, But Winter Is Coming Back for One Last Burst!
According to the Northwest Weather Service out of Pendleton, Ore., a return to more winter-like weather is in the forecast.
Spokane Costco Is Suspending Free Samples Until Further Notice
The free samples have been suspended already worldwide but looks like we'll soon see the impact here in Washington State as well. I wouldn't be surprised if Yakima and Tri-Cities weren't next.