I've been in radio since 2001 and moved around a few times before landing where I am now. I'm married with three children. I'm an autism acceptance advocate. I love to cook, just don't like doing the dishes afterward. I have a knack for all things nostalgic from the '80s and '90s, love breakfast cereal a little too much and am a huge fan of video games, especially retro games from Atari to Nintendo and beyond.
John Riggs
Cotton Candy Mac ‘n’ Cheese is of Dreams and/or Nightmares
I love to try new products from other countries. It's kind of a hobby of mine. Candy bars from the UK, breakfast cereal from South Africa -- whatever I can get shipped or imported to my front porch I'm wildly curious to see what all is out there that we're missing out on. Canada just released some n…
Open Letter to Trader Joe’s: “Yakima Needs You!”
Dear Trader Joe's,
How're ya feelin'? You got John Riggs here.
First, a quick backstory. I was born and raised in Yakima, Washington, I did move around to a few cities for about 10 yeas but ended up back in Yakima and am happy about being back in my hometown...
How're ya feelin'? You got John Riggs here.
First, a quick backstory. I was born and raised in Yakima, Washington, I did move around to a few cities for about 10 yeas but ended up back in Yakima and am happy about being back in my hometown...
Toys R Us gets a Fresh New Set of Batteries – Set to Return to Yakima?
Toys R Us may have been gone but never forgotten. When ours Toys R Us first came to the Yakima Valley in the mid-late 90's it was a dream come true for many of us. Especially those of us who grew up watching cartoons on KSTW Channel 11 based out of the Seattle/Tacoma area that would often not o…
You Can Buy a Bag of Cereal Marshmallows in Yakima
Does anyone actually eat Lucky Charms for those Celtic oat pieces? Of course not! It's also about those dehydrated marshmallows. As a kid I would intentionally eat those first just to have extra marshmallows at the end. Now, thanks to modern science, technology and a dash of 'supply and de…
Anyone Else Pan-Fry their Waffles?
The other day we decided it was a 'breakfast for dinner' kind of day so I proceeded to make waffles. As it turns out, I might be making them slightly different than most.
Something is Going In the Old Albertson’s on 40th and Tieton. What Could It Be?
The corner of 40th and Tieton has been a bit of an eye sore these past few years. Albertson's stood tall until they closed that location. Jack in the Box seems to still be doing well but the old Albertson's building remains empty. There was talks of Gold's Gym going in that location r…
Free Hair Cuts and Hamburgers for Kids Going Back to School on Saturday
It's about that time for kids to be back in school, but what if they haven't done a thing to their hair since the summer? Help is on the way!
The Department of Health Covid-19 Exemption Form is Fake
You may have seen a form being passed around or shared or retweeted that looks like an official Washington State Department of Health exemption form for personal and religious reasons. This form has several checkboxes - one being one for Covid-19. Don't fall of it as it's fake. It was edited from an…
Yes, You Can Still Buy Quisp Cereal. Here’s How
I can say without irony or gloating that nobody in the Pacific Northwest loves breakfast cereal as much as I do. I am as nostalgic for cereal as many may be for sports or their favorite bands from high school. Even today, though I don't eat it for breakfast it's still something I keep my e…
Lay’s Releases Cheetos, Cool Ranch Doritos and Funyons Crossover Chips
Lay's is no stranger to unique flavors of potato chips from their 'do us a flavor' campaign to seasonal ideas, they've always got something new coming out. When I heard that they were planning on mixing flavors from their own camp of familiar snacks I knew I had to try them...
That Time of Year When You Might have Ash on your Car
With the haze and lack of visibility in the Yakima valley it was only time when I'd wake up to this as it's not too uncommon every year with the random fires we have around Eastern Washington.
Electric Bike Rentals are Coming to Yakima
A new business in Yakima is trying to help promote getting out there, looking around our great valley to take in the sights or just cruise around for fun. There's a new eBike rental shop opening in Terrace Heights that might be worth checking out.