I started in radio right out of high school in my hometown of Clarkston, Wash., at KCLK-FM, a country station, and from there moved all over Idaho, Montana, California and Washington state at various radio stations. I worked on KMPS-FM in Seattle in the late 1990s and moved to Yakima in 1998 as program director of 107.3 KFFM. I moved again and again (because I can't seem to keep a job) until I was in Bakersfield, Calif., then Tri-Cities, and then back to Yakima, and again to Tri-Cities as morning show host and brand manager of 98.3 The Key. I bought a farm in Prosser a few years back with my wife Megan and we sold it last year and we now live in Kennewick. We have three great dogs named Phoebe, Barkley and Roxy. My son is an aspiring musician and plays, performs and writes original music. I also have a stepson named Kyran who is just starting high school. I’m known for having a never-ending knowledge of pop culture and easily get addicted to TV reality shows. I like "Star Trek," Mustangs (the car) and '80s music, the era I seem to be stuck in. I’m also a huge comic book fan, having a comic collection easily totaling more than 6,000 comics with some rare comic books thrown in for good measure.
Rik Mikals
Two Men Steal Power Pole – Drive Through Town with It!
Two men were arrested driving around town with a light pole on the top of their Kia Sorento.
Yakima Police Are Looking For Missing Teen [PHONE]
Yakima Police are searching for a 16-year old who has been missing since September 2nd
Washington State Patrol Is Asking Drivers to Slow down – Turn Lights On!
The Washington State Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down and turn their headlights on.
U-Haul Is Offering up to 30 Days of Free Storage for Wildfire Victims
If you've been displaced by the wildfires that are raving the Northwest, U-Haul is stepping up to help you out by offering free storage for 30 days.
$10,000 Lottery Ticket Sold in Sunnyside Still Unclaimed
The second Match 4 ticket was purchased at Bi-Mart in Sunnyside (110 S Hill Rd), and expires Sept. 27 so time is ticking away.
Starbucks adds Secret Menu Item But You Have To Ask For It
Starbucks adds Secret Menu Item But You Have To Ask For It
Benton County Wildfire Damages Prosser Railroad Bridge
Another casualty was a railroad bridge near Old Inland Empire Hwy between Rothrock Road to District Line Road.
Here Is the Current List of All of the Road Closures in Washington
Here Is the Current List of All of the Road Closures in Washington
Tri-Cities Airshow Thrills Spectators over Labor Day Weekend [Photos]
The weekend line up included the United States Navy EA-18G Growler, United States Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, and F-35 Lightning II, as well as a few civilian aircraft.
The Yakima Nation Is Offering Free COVID-19 Tests This Week
The Yakima Nation is conducting free COVID-19 tests this week at select Treaty Fishing Access sites.
Seattle Seahawks to Start Season…With a Twist
Football season is around the corner and the Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for another year but this year will contain a twist due to COVID-19.
Washington State Parks Have Another Free Day on Aug. 25th
I'd suggest heading to Palouse Falls or Mt. Rainier State Park, both places are gorgeous.