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!"
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Daylight Saving Time May be Ending in WA This Year
Spring forward.
Fall backward.
And, if this new bill passes, we can just stay right where we are with your antiquated version of time hokey pokey.
For years, Daylight Saving was a way to have more natural light during the day and into the night...
Should You Air your Tires in Freezing Temperatures in WA?
Does this happen to you? I can almost plan on it happening to me every time the temperature drops in Yakima. I'm often less concerned if my car will start in colder weather but wondering if my tire will go flat enough for the tire sensor will light up...
Alaska Airlines CEO Explains Next steps on the Boeing 737-9 MAX
On January 5th, people flying a Boeing 737-9 MAX from Portland to California were in for a surprise when, for lack of better terms, there was a 'change in cabin pressure'.
@strawberr.vy Girls’ trip turned into emergency landing trip… #alaska #alaskaair ♬ original sound - vy 🍓
It's been a couple of weeks since this incident. In an update, Alaska Airl...
No Sled? No Problem! Here are 5 Things You Can Use In Lieu of Sleds on a WA Snow Day
Growing up in Yakima we had a few decent sledding spots from the Franklin Terraces to many of our local schools, like that awesome one in West Valley. But maybe you don't have access to a sled or they're all sold out in your local stores. What do you use...
Why is WA so obsessed with Aquascaping and What is Aquascaping?
New year, new you, new hobbies. So many times people are looking for a new something-or-other that seems to trend with plenty of support from other new hobbiests. From beekeeping to freeze-dried candy making to glassblowing to building those terrariums there always seems to be something going on...
Recall Alert: Quaker Granola Bars, Cap’n Crunch, and More
It's another food recall and this time it's from a brand that near and dear to my heart. Cereal and granola bars from Quaker Oats.
This does not include literally everything Quaker has. Several items are safe from this specific recall but it's nice to know what you have and what's safe, especially if you went shopping recently for some of these items...
If Washington is 2nd Worst State to Drive, Who’s Worse than WA?
How are the drivers in Washington state? Not statistically, but just from your opinion.
The first thought you had wasn't a positive one, was it?
According to Wallet Hub, Washington is the 2nd worst state to drive in.
Source: WalletHub
I mean, have you seen the other drivers...
The Best Soup in WA is Found at This Unique Restaurant
Some people associate colder weather to sweaters or hot chocolate. Me, I'm all about that soup life. That's right, I said it. I didn't find soup life, soup life found me. And I'm glad it did.
I can't tell you why I love soup so much. It may be the warm broth can warm you all the way down with a blend of flavors on whatever type of soup you are eating, it's about the best thing in the world...
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How To Make The Original ‘Cheese Zombie’ [RECIPE]
Rediscover the nostalgic joy of cheese zombies with a homemade recipe using frozen bread dough and processed cheese slices!
End of the Era: Fruit Stripe Gum is Official Discontinued
For more than 50 years there was one chewing gum on the market that had a super impactful fruit flavor... for about 10 seconds. This gum was still as iconic as it gets when it comes to marketing and how products can be fun with the zany zebra stripes and colorful packaging...
There’s Only ONE Chili’s Restaurant in WA, and it’s Not in Seattle
"Hi, Welcome to Chili's"
For some reason my kids thought that was the funniest thing in the world. I think it came from a TikTok or something.
Well, laugh all they want, I like Chili's and, after moving back from a town that had one in Idaho, I was surprised to know they hadn't expanded like I thought they may have like other restaurants have...
Never Mind Valentine’s Day., Some Stores Have Easter Candy on Shelves Already
There seems to be a mad rush to get items on store shelves quicker. You see that when Halloween ends and many stores can't wait to get Christmas stuff on the shelves. And same for Christmas. As soon as it's over you start to see Valentine's Day stuff on shelves...