How're ya feelin'? I was born and raised right here in Yakima. Though I moved away for about 10 years I found my way back and glad I did. I love to cheerlead new restaurants and businesses coming to town. Also a fan of craft beer, being we live in the hop capital of the world. #ShopLocal #DrinkLocal I have three amazing kids, love breakfast cereal and am a huge retro gamer. I love new video games, too, but have a deep appreciation for the classics on systems like NES and Sega Genesis.
John Riggs
Sea Galley Announced Final Day Before Closing for Good
Sea Galley has been a staple restaurant in the Yakima Valley for several years. Once a chain, the Sea Galley on South First in Union Gap was the final location and, after a couple of weeks, there will be no more.
Sea Galley's official Facebook page announced October 1st will be the final day for Sea Galley to be open for crab legs, sea food platters, prime rib and the biggest and best mozzarella s
Krispy Kreme Burger, Pickle Pizza Among New Foods at This Year’s Central Washington State Fair
There are several reasons to visit the Central Washington State Fair in Yakima every year. To some, it's the rides. Others may enjoy the 4-H stuff or exhibits. To a lot, it's all about the concerts but if you're like me, it's all about the food...
Could Benedryl, Sudafed, Nyquil Be Pulled from Shelves in WA, OR, and CA?
There so many over-the-counter pills we can use for just about anything. Allergy relief, needing help tackling a cold, stuffed up and not breathing well? Just about any drug store or even grocery store has a quick relief available for you without a doctor's note...
If You’re from Washington, NEVER Order a Beer from Here
Washington is a beer-lovers paradise. The Yakima Valley alone is host to 75% of the hops used for beer in the United States (and about half of that for the world), we have local breweries and brew pubs popping up all the time from big cities to the smallest rural areas...
Rumors of Rite-Aid May be Closing Stores Across WA, OR, CA Soon
When you have a chain of stores across the United States and a location here and a location there close, it's not big deal. Sad to see it happen, but these things happen for whatever reason.
But when more and more stores close, it certainly sends the alarm as many are curious what's going on...
University of Washington, Seattle; One of the Most Dangerous College Campus
The University of Washington has a lot going on for itself. It has some great sports teams, it's in a cool part of Seattle, some excellent programs and top-class Alumni including Bruce Lee, Anna Faris, Kenny G, and even Yakima's own Kyle MacLachlan.
When I think of crimes on college campuses, any college in Washington State is far from my mind. You can imagine my surprise when I see University of
Believe it or Not, WA is One of the Best States for Teen Drivers
You see those teen drivers on our roads and what's the first thing you do? Avoid them at all costs? Take a different road because you don't trust them? Well, as it turns out, Washington State is one of the best states for teen drivers.
I know...
One of the Best Breweries in the Nation is Located in Washington State
And no reason why not.
I'm actually a little surprised that Washington State didn't have more breweries listed, but this list came from Untappd so it's only based on those who actually use the app. Maybe those of us in Eastern Washington are enjoying our beer too much to bother leaving a review on a social app for beer...
The Oldest Hotel in Washington is One of the Oldest Hotels in the United States
This hotel is so old it was built in the year Yakima was established -- 1885.
The Tokeland Hotel in the humble town of Tokeland, Washington, was built in 1885 who used this 1,400-acre land to raise livestock. This beach-side area is south of Westport and Grayland on the Washington coastline near Toke Point...
Washington State is Home to One of the Most Miserable Cities
And, no, it's not Yakima.
I just love finding lists of Best City for 'This' or Worst City for 'That' type of lists that people go out and do research on to present to us. Then I shamelessly scroll through the list to see if Washington makes the list for any, or if any city I've visited makes the list...
The Ever-Growing Long List of Religious Holidays for WA Schools
Kids are going back to school and they're already wondering when their next day off is.
Well kids, like adults, love that magical 3-day weekend to give them an extra day to hang out, catch up on their own projects or, like me when I was in school, sit around and play video games or watch movies...
One of the Rudest Cities is Located in Washington State
It doesn't take much to be considered rude. In fact, for some it seems to come quite naturally.
I like to think of us folk in the Pacific Northwest as pretty tolerable for the most part. Some may not hold the door open for ladies as much as I'd like to see or give up their seat for seniors but I've witnessed several acts of kindness over the years of living around here...