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
Could Benedryl, Sudafed, Nyquil Be Pulled from Shelves in WA, OR, and CA?
There so many over-the-counter pills we can use for just about anything. Allergy relief, needing help tackling a cold, stuffed up and not breathing well? Just about any drug store or even grocery store has a quick relief available for you without a doctor's note...
Everyone’s Invited to the Community Potluck for a Great Cause Sept. 16
What a fun idea!
There's a community potluck along with the law enforcement, first responder, and military appreciation night in the park coming up on Saturday, September 16th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and you are invited.
There'll be food, music, fun and everyone is welcome to show up and hang out...
Where to Get Your Halloween Fix in Yakima Without Spirit Halloween
Now that it's mid-September and signs for a Spirit Halloween seem pretty bleak, you have to remember there were years and years before a Spirit Halloween store existed. Don't wait for Halloween to happen when we have other options for Halloween already existing right here in Yakima...
Mom’s Dishes Officially Open for ‘Grand Opening’ Friday, Sept. 15
Mom's Dishes was a restaurant in town I was looking forward to for quite a while. They had a soft open where you could dine to eat but were still working out all the kinks in a hand's-on practical sense. It seems like they have everything worked out to have an official grand opening set for, as of writing this, tomorrow, Friday, September 15...
This $6 Charcuterie Box is My New Favorite Thing in Yakima
I found the cutest charcuterie box in Yakima at the most unlikely of places.
It all started last night when my kid asked if I could take them to one of their favorite coffee stands the next morning before school. I agreed as I had plans early enough the next morning so needed to wake up earlier than usual as it was...
Effin Egg is Open in Yakima and it’s Effin Amazing
A while back I remember seeing the Effin Egg sign go up and got very excited about the prospect of a breakfast sandwich place opening in the West Valley area of Yakima. They're doing a soft open right now so I had to check it out.
The inside of the shop looked like something I'd see when visiting other cities out of town...
If You’re from Washington, NEVER Order a Beer from Here
Washington is a beer-lovers paradise. The Yakima Valley alone is host to 75% of the hops used for beer in the United States (and about half of that for the world), we have local breweries and brew pubs popping up all the time from big cities to the smallest rural areas...
‘Summer Roll’ in Yakima is a No-Rice, No-Seaweed Sushi Roll and it’s Amazing
There was a time in Yakima where we didn't have any options for sushi. Then, when we finally did, then another popped up... then another, then another, and now we have plenty of options for sushi and I'm all for it.
Sushi definitely isn't for everyone...
10 Best Jobs in Yakima that Don’t Require a College Degree
Finding a job can be tough in any town. And it seems like finding a decent job in Yakima is even harder. Unless you're born into a farming family in the area you're just looking for work. Good news is you don't have those student loans to hold you down as you didn't bother going to college...
Rumors of Rite-Aid May be Closing Stores Across WA, OR, CA Soon
When you have a chain of stores across the United States and a location here and a location there close, it's not big deal. Sad to see it happen, but these things happen for whatever reason.
But when more and more stores close, it certainly sends the alarm as many are curious what's going on...
Your Kids’ Favorite TV Dinner is on the Recall List in WA, OR, CA
You know what they never recall? Stuff you never eat.
Well, maybe they do and you never notice as you're not affected but when it's you or your kids you definitely take notice and this is one of those cases where even though it's something I don't eat for myself, it is something my kids love so I gotta make sure as well...
There’s a Place in Yakima with Wonton Ramen Soup You Need to Try
To me, fall is soup season. Bring in all the soups. I want my glasses to fog and my soul to be warm with all of these exciting flavors in easy-to-manage form. Soup is often regarded as a side or even an option with your entre but I believe soup has ever right to be a main course along with anything else...