My name is Todd E. Lyons. On the radio you may know me as “Todd E. Lyons, Esquire.” I have been on the airwaves in Yakima since 1989 and look forward to it every day. I was born in Seattle, the son of a sharecropper. My family and I moved to the “Fruit Bowl of the Nation” when I was a wee lad of only 7. I spent my formative years in the West Valley of Yakima, indoctrinated in public school. I became keenly familiar with the “special” desk while attending Apple Valley Elementary. The teachers referred to it as the “isolation booth,” but I called it the “special desk.” Most of what I know today, however, can be credited to the “School of Hard Knocks.” I currently reside in East Valley with my lovely wife, Carrie, and our son, Drew. I am extremely fortunate to work on the very radio stations I grew up listening to. So much so that I not only was once a client, I became an employee! If you ever see me stumbling about this great valley of ours, please give me a shout. I would love to talk with you about rock music, sports, individual liberty or whatever spins your beanie!
Todd Lyons
Petition to Allow Fans at Washington High School Sporting Events
An online petition has been created and is looking to collect 15,000 electronic "signatures" to present to the Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association to allow for more people to attend games, matches and events.
S.O.S.! Yakima Humane Society In Desperate Need of Dog and Cat Food!
The Yakima Humane Society has sent out an S.O.S. and are in desperate need of dog and cat food and other supplies to help feed and take care of their rescue animals.
Haniger, Seager, France Hit Back-To-Back-To-Back HRs, M’s Tie
In just their fourth game in Cactus League play at the Peoria Sports Complex in Arizona, the Seattle Mariners are already showing some promising power in the batting line-up.
Todd’s Take: “Coming 2 America”, Ultimately, Worth the Wait
It's almost hard to believe that it has be 33 years (!) since we were first introduced to the character Prince Akeem as played by comic legend Eddie Murphy in "Coming to America". When I heard that there was a sequel being made, I was excited but also had some trepidation as sequels almost never live anywhere close to the originals.
Washington #3 Most Supportive State of Small Businesses in USA
Report finds people in Washington are among the most supportive of small businesses in the U.S.
UW Huskies, WSU Cougars Release Full 2021 Football Schedules
Another positive sign that 2021 may be a return to normalcy was revelead as both the University of Washington Huskies and Washington State University Cougars both released their football schedules for the upcoming season.
Get a Summer Job Working For the Yakima Pippins Baseball Club
The Yakima Valley Pippins Baseball Club of the collegiate West Coast League is preparing for the 2021 season and have officially announced via the Facebook page and website that they are now hiring for myriad part-time jobs over the course of 30-plus nights from June through August.
Chester’s Chicken Has Arrived in Moxee and It’s Pretty Darn Good!
Until just a few days ago, I had never heard of Chester's Chicken. Yesterday, I tried it out for the first time. Here's my review.
Todd’s Take: My “Man Cave” – A Work in Progress Vol. I
After decades of collecting sports and music memorabilia, only to have it sit in boxes collecting dust, I FINALLY am making my dream of displaying all of my goods in my very own "Man Cave" that I have always dreamed of having!
Did We Just See the Mariners Future… Yesterday?!?!
The Mariners opened their 2021 Cactus League schedule on Monday with a walk-off 5-4 victory over the highly touted San Diego Padres. Phenoms Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez showed the promise that has them ranked as top prospects in all of Major League Baseball by propelling them to victory.
Will Seattle Become the New “Hockey Town” Of the West?
In just eight more months, Seattle will become the 32nd city in North America to be the home of an NHL team -- the Kraken. Is the Emerald City primed to become "Hockey Town" West?
Twitter Reacts to Rumor of Russell Wilson Potential Trade News
In what could be Seattle Seahawks fans' worst nightmare, the news that star quarterback Russell Wilson is pushing the team for a possible trade to another team is almost unfathomable. Here are some of the reactions thus far on social media.