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
Thanks to Vandals, This May Be the Last Year for a Popular Haunted Attraction in Yakima
This is why we can't have nice things in our town.
Washington Ranked in Top 10 Safest States. Do You Agree?
How safe do you think Washington state is? Well, compared to may others, it's not bad! In fact, it ranked in the top 10 states for being safest.
Source: WalletHub
Washington comes in at number 9. Could be better but could be a lot worse...
Washington Ranked One of the Best for Struggle-Free Hiring
Now that people have been getting back to work for several months I still see a lot of 'Now Hiring' signs around Yakima. Not just Yakima but all of Washington state has been eager to get back to work. As it turns out, Washington is one of the best states for it...
There’s a Hop-Infused Tea that Nobody Outside Leavenworth Knows About… Until Now
Yakima's Fresh Hop Ale Festival was one for the record books. Such a great event and gathering of so many cool people, great food, fantastic music and, of course, great, local beers. Of course they had non-beer options including wine but one company that caught my eye was one a non-alcoholic Oolong Hop Tea from Blewett Brewing...
Natural Disasters? Good Thing We Live in Washington State. We’re in the Top 10
You hear about hurricanes. A lot. Every year, more devastation caused by hurricanes. Not just hurricanes, either. Tornados, city-wide floods and more make it hard to see online from the comfort of our bed. The good news is in a recent ranking, Washington ranked very low on states most impacted by natural disasters.
This Stranger Things Pop-Up Book is the Most Insane Pop-Up Book I’ve Ever Seen
I've been a fan of Stranger Things as soon as it first hit Netflix. It was the first show I ever binged an entire season in one sitting. Maybe you did, too. Stranger Things merchandise have been top selling items for the past few years and, fortunately, they made a pop up book for sale.
Double Blast from the Past! Garbage Pail Kids Video Game Announced for NES
Would you believe there are people still making games for the Nintendo Entertainment System?
Now that we're in the age of Steam and Xbox and Playstation 5 and whatever comes out tomorrow, there are still some dedicated to creating games on older systems including the NES...
Make Time to See Magic of Rafael at the Central Washington State Fair
The community stage in the middle of the fair is host to several acts throughout the day from hypnotists to local bands to mariachi and so much more. One act you'll have a chance of watching throughout the entire duration of the fair is Rafael the Magician. It'll be worth your while to see him.
Popcorn Chicken w/ Pop Rocks is a Real Food Item You Can Order at the Central Washington State Fair
We had a sampling of a little of everything at a media event at the Central Washington State Fairground. Everything was fantastic from the chips to the fries to the funnel cakes and bacon-wrapped chicken -- it was all excellent. They had a few unique items as well...
Masterminds at Kellogg’s Releasing a Fan-Favorite Crossover – Nutty Buddy Cereal
Kellogg's releases new breakfast cereal every year from new variations of classic favorites like the strawberry milkshake Frosted Flakes to licensed themes like the new Hocus Pocus cereal celebrating the new movie coming this season. For the past couple of years Kellogg's has worked with Little Debbie to make some of their popular brands into a delectable breakfast cereal...