John Riggs

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!"

Autumn has Come to Krispy Kreme in WA with These New Flavors

Which one are you grabbing first?

Alaska Airlines Acquires Hawaiian Airlines Providing More Flight Options

More options to fly to Hawaii soon!

Washington Ranked High in Most Diverse States in U.S.

One of the things I love about living in Washington State is the diversity. So many people from so many different backgrounds, I think it's wonderful. Wallet Hub ranked each state from most to least diverse, if you, too, were curious enough to have a peek...

No Surprise! The Top 3 Coffee Cities in the US are All on the West Coast

Do you think you know #1?

RECALL: If You Bought This Mac & Cheese, Throw It Away Immediately

Mac & cheese recall issued for products sold at Target and Walmart.

No Longer Allowed to Feed Wildlife around Spokane For Good Reason

Deer and Elk are getting CWD so they're putting a ban on feeding wildlife around Spokane after they found a deer dead by CWD.

This Oil Painting of an Uncrustable is Selling for Thousands

Artist Noah Verrier captures perfect essence of an Uncrustable through his oil painting.

Grab Panda Express and Support Your IKE Students Friday, 9/13

Throughout the school year there are plenty of ways to support your local high school students with fundraising efforts throughout the entire Yakima Valley. Car washes, fun events, restaurant take-overs, there are a lot of ways you can be a part of something fun while helping the school, its students and help yourself all at the same time...

Why was Keanu Reeves in Spokane, Washington, of All Places?

Keanu Reeves was spotted near Spokane, WA. Find out why.

Where Do You Think WA Falls in the Rankings of Credit Card Increases?

Credit card increases are bound to happen. Sometimes for more, sometimes not as much. How much do you think Washington's has increased? Wallet Hub did the research to take all the guesswork out of it. Source: WalletHub Washington State ranked 13th place in most credit card increase stating the total credit card debt for Washington is $31,201,022,683...

Popular Retail Store Closing all 400+ Stores in United States including Yakima

It's always unfortunate news when word comes out of more stores closing for good. This one comes from a location that has several stores across the United States including a few here in Washington State as well as a location right here in Yakima...

Washington State Less than Average for Happiness and I Think I Know Why

Washington State is known for a lot of things. The outdoors activities, the agriculture, the fact we have four seasons, the idea that just about anything you'd ever want to do can be found all within our state... there's a lot going on for Washington State...