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
Long Time Tri-Cities Builder Don Pratt Passes Away
He was awarded the Mid-Columbia's top civic honor "2018 Tri-Citian" of the year award at a banquet headlined by U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis back in 2018.
Safeway,Fred Meyers and Home Depot Now Limiting Customers Inside
Home Depot is limiting 100 customers inside at any given time but now Safeway and Fred Meyer are also limiting customers.
Washington Schools Closed but Will Continue Online Classes
The school closures include all public and private school grades K-12
Tri-Cities Residents Advised to Wear Face Coverings in Public
The Benton Franklin Health District says it can be as simple as a scarf to protect yourself.
There Are Three Coronavirus Scams That You Need to Be Aware Of
The Oregon Department Of Consumer and Business Services released a statement concerning three scams that could impact you and your family. Don't fall for these scams.
Who Wants to Go on a Family Teddy Bear Hunt? Prosser Families Can!
Families in the lower Yakima Valley are looking for teddy bears in windows and having a Family Teddy Bear Hunt.
Walla Walla Sheriff’s Department Offers Help To Find “Tiger King” Missing Person
The Walla Walla Sheriff's Department is helping out their police brethren in Florida by sharing a new flyer that has the contact number for anyone who has any information leading to the resolution of the Jack Lewis case
Blood Is Needed Urgently in Hermiston – Blood Drive Is Planned
This is a City of Hermiston approved event. Measures will be in place to protect you and others from the spread of COVID-19.
School Zone Lights Are Still Flashing for a Reason
You can still get a speeding ticket through the zones because the lights are flashing for a reason.
A New Online Calculator Figures Your Stimulus Check Refund
Curious as to how much your stimulus check will be when the federal government starts mailing them out in a few weeks? A new online calculator figures it out for you.
Wet Nose Wednesday : A Very Special Girl Needs A New Home
It's another Wet Nose Wednesday Spotlight with our friends from Pet OverPopulation Prevention and this week's star is a very sweet special girl named Riley.
Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Rolls on Through Tough Times
Through the coronavirus pandemic, the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter has closed their doors but they are still open and operating. You can still adopt animals and still help them with their fundraising.