I was born and raised in Wenatchee, but my family and I moved to Yakima in 1995 and we’ve lived here ever since (except for a couple of experimental and wet years in Seattle). In broadcasting and media since 1981 when, as a teenager, I landed my first radio gig. I’ve owned, operated, and managed radio stations and have spent many years waking up early to host morning shows on some valley radio stations. My wife and I have three grown children, a University of Washington Freshman, a Golden Retriever named Tater at home, and fabulous grandchildren in Yakima and Seattle. I enjoy time spent with my family, time on the golf course, craft beer, single-malt scotch and occasionally being on stage in Warehouse Theatre productions.
Brian Stephenson
Which 25 Big Washington State Employers Have the Most Employees?
Looking for a job in the State of Washington? Many people are, and many more will be, in the face of vaccination mandates for state and federal employees, state contractors, educators, healthcare workers, and many others.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Facts About Your Risk & Prevention.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. This means that women have roughly a one in eight chance of developing the disease in her lifetime.
Terror, S’mores, & Family Fun at Curfman’s Corn Maze in Toppenish
Don't let the month of October go by, without you loading up the family and heading to Curfman's Massive Corn Maze in Toppenish. Curfman's experience offers something for everyone in the family.
Did You Hear? Cody Johnson Yakima Show Canceled due to Illness
There's another disappointing concert cancellation to report for country music fans. Cody Johnson, along with Easton Corbin and Ian Munsick, had fans looking forward to seeing them on stage in the Yakima Sundome this Friday, but, the show won't go on.
The Frontmen of Country Take The Stage at The CW Fair!
The Frontmen features three singers who were THE voices of three of the Top Country bands of the ’90s: Richie McDonald of Lonestar, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, and Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas.
13 Washington Restaurants Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
The Food Network's sensational hit show, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives has been dazzling TV audiences since 2006. Host Guy Fieri is an entertaining personality in his own right, in addition to being a superb chef, restauranteur, celebrity, and family man. When is Guy bringing Flavortown to Yakima?
$300+ Million Jackpots. Why Do So Many Big Cash Winners go Broke?
According to the National Endowment for Financial Education, about 70 percent of people who have won large lottery jackpots or fall into the possession of large sums of money all at once, wind up going broke and as much as one-third of them file for bankruptcy.
Rodeo & Country Fans Ecstatic For David Lee Murphy in Ellensburg
The world-famous Ellensburg Rodeo is back this Labor Day Weekend! Festivities including the Kittitas County Fair begin on Wednesday, September 1st. Country music fans have something very special in-store on Thursday evening when million-selling singer-songwriter David Lee Murphy takes the stage and starts Rockin' The Arena!
10 Ridiculous Myths About Washington That People Seem to Believe
As a lifelong Washingtonian, I have become familiar with many Washington State-related facts over the years. Other than the slim chance of being a contestant on a game show someday where those facts might come in handy, my insider knowledge doesn't do much good.
One exception might be helping those who are not familiar with Washington State separate facts from fiction. Heaven knows there are plenty of misconceptions about the Evergreen State, even some downright myths that really need to be busted.
Want to Peek Inside Washington’s Priciest Home For Sale? [PHOTOS]
Are you in search of your dream home? Maybe not officially in the market to pounce on a great deal on a glorious opportunity, but, like most of us, you enjoy dreaming. I think I've found the home that more than qualifies for what I would consider being a dream home, and, if I could afford the $28 Million price tag, I'd lay the money down and start moving in tomorrow.
What Are The 4 Things We Don’t Do in Washington State?
We Washingtonians do a lot of things. With a population that's as diverse as our climate and topography, there is simply no shortage of things to do, that we do. We ski, swim, fish, hunt, recreate, drink beer, drink coffee - oh how we drink coffee - climb mountains, stroll through the desert, grow hops, learn, pray, protest, listen, work, eat - oh how we eat.
What Is Washington’s Law For Breaking Hot Car Window to Save Dog?
It happens far too often. Perhaps you've witnessed it in a parking lot or on the street somewhere. Someone has parked their car, got out, locked it, and walked away, leaving their dog inside.