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
How Young Is Too Young to Leave Kids Home Alone?
The CPS caseworker was inquiring about how often we left our son alone and we explained that only when work shifts were crossed.
Kennewick Arcade Bar Faces Lawsuit Over Name “Level Up”
A Eugene Oregon Arcade Bar has launched a copyright infringement suit against a newly open Kennewick Arcade Bar over the name "Level Up"
Yes! You Can Get Free Dog Treats From Del Taco!
National Dog Day is Monday and Del Taco is celebrating with a limited line of “Del Barko” all natural dog treats in bacon, cheese and hash brown flavors (yes, hash browns)!
Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Hiring Before Grand Opening!
The new Dick's Sporting Goods store (which replaced the Regal Cinema) at the Columbia Center Mall is set to open in September.
Kennewick Teachers Will Strike If Deal Isn’t Met on August 26th
85% of the KEA has voted to strike if a deal isn't met for a new contract by August 26th.
In-N-Out Burgers Is Getting Closer to Tri-Cities…YES!!
It's one of the most requested franchises we'd like to see in Tri-Cities and it's finally getting closer and closer to the Tri-Cities.
Jerk Steals Donation Jar From Kids – Can You Identify Him?
Pasco Police are on the hunt for a thief that stole a donation jar of money meant to help buy lunches for kids in the Pasco Parks and Rec program.
Save Money On Fair Parking and Passes With BFT!
You can combo a bus ride with tickets to the fair making it quite affordable to attend this year's Benton Franklin Fair and Rodeo
Warning Period Has Now Ended for Pasco Red Light Photo Cameras
The cameras are at two of the busiest intersections in Pasco at Burden and Road 68 and another camera is at Court and 20th Avenue.
You Can Make Money Scaring People For Real! Now Hiring!
Scaregrounds is coming back to the Benton Franklin Fairgrounds for the month of October and we are looking for great spook masters to join our team.
Alex Trebeck Would Even Be Stumped by These Little Known Tri-Cities Facts
Here's are our picks of the little known Tri-Cities facts that might surprise you.
Scammers Are Using Benton PUD Logo To Get Your Money
Benton PUD assures you that it is a scam and you need to be aware of this before paying any money out. Here is what they posted on their Facebook page.