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
Todd’s Take: My Love Letter to Baseball’s Opening Day
The wait for the complete return of Our National Pastime has never felt longer but, mercifully for us "seamheads", today is the day that the Great American Game finally begins again! Baseball is back and I couldn't be happier.
Former Yakima Bears Manager Mike Bell, Son of Buddy, Dies at 46
Sad news for fans of professional minor league baseball in the Yakima Valley today with the news of the passing of former Yakima Bears Field Manager Mike Bell's passing at the age of 46 due to complications from cancer of the kidneys.
Todd & Timmy’s “Impossible” Question of the Day
Join Todd E. Lyons, Esquire and Timmy every weekday morning at 7:45 a.m. for "Today's Impossible Question".
Yakima Valley Pippins Adjust Schedule to Avoid Travel to Canada
The Yakima Valley Pippins Baseball Club announced that their 2021 schedule is going to have to be adjusted to avoid international travel into Canada following the West Coast League's (WCL) adoption of a revision that will eliminate games that cross the border.
These Are the Top 5 Longest-Lasting Cars in Yakima/Tri-Cities
A recent study done by the fine folks at iSeeCars.com that studied over 11.8 million cars to find out which makes and models last the longest in the country and, more specifically, in both the Yakima and Tri-Cities areas.
Dress as Your Favorite Superhero for Yakima Super 5K Run at Sozo
The Sozo Sports Complex (located at 2200 S. 36th Ave.) in conjunction with the Yakima Sports Commission has announced a three-race series of 5K runs which will kick-off with the "Yakima Super 5K" on Saturday, May 8th and followed by the "Bubbles and Brews 5K" and the "Mud, Sweat and Beers 5K" fun runs.
Seattle Sounders Reveal New Jimi Hendrix Themed Kit (Uniform)
In a move that makes way too much sense, was a long time coming and, hopefully begins a trend in pro sports, the Seattle Sounders Football Club unveiled their line of secondary uniforms (they're referred to as a "kit", by the way) for the upcoming 2021 Major League Soccer season.
Would You Live in Seattle if You Owned This $2.4 M House? [PICS]
If you happen to be in the market for a new home and your criteria include an amazing view, a private rooftop deck, full underwater basement with a home theater, TWO boat slips and, oh yeah... it floats on water (and you have a $2.4 million budget, we have just the home for you!
Yakima’s Fisher Municipal Park Golf Course To Open This Friday
If you still need another sign that Spring has sprung, Yakima Parks & Rec has announced that Fisher Park Golf Course will be open for play soon!
Central Washington University Surplus Sale Viewing This Week
A couple of times per year, Central Washington University in Ellensburg is required by law to maximize the use of all of their assets and, when they have no further use for them, make an effort to maximize returns on their sale as they are not allowed to give surplus property away. What does it mean for you? SAVING MONEY!
Former Seattle U., Lakers Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor Dies at 86
The Pacific Northwest, basketball and sports world has lost one of the all-time greats today when it was announced that James A. Naismith Hall of Fame inductee Elgin Baylor passed away at the age of 86 due to natural causes.
Gonzaga Remains Undefeated, Advances to Sweet 16 Vs. Oklahoma
The #1 ranked and undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs took care of business today to remain perfect on the season and advance to the round of 16 in the NCAA Men's basketball tournament with a convincing win over the Oklahoma Sooners.