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!"
John Riggs
The Most Dangerous Road in Bellingham WA
Bellingham is known for a lot of things. It's a beautiful, gorgeous town with some great parks like Whatcom Falls Park, there's a thriving art community, there's a very cool shopping district with loads of cool, unique shops. I've always kinda known it as the last bigger town before the Canadian border...
Someone Falsely Accuses You of Shoplifting — Can You Sue the Store?
Is.. is that dude stealing a peach?!
Anyway.
I was looking at Reddit for a moment and one that was simple titled 'Advise wanted' caught my eye out of the Spokane subreddit. I have family in Spokane so I check that subreddit every so often...
Nobody Wants to Retire in Washington State
What do you plan on doing in your retirement?
Perhaps you want to travel. There are plenty who just want to live in paradise and warmer weather. There are some who want to just live in retirement communities to live out their days in a group atmosphere...
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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This Town Named Fastest Growing ‘Boomtown’ in WA
GOBankingRates.com listed the biggest boomtown in each state and named Redmond, Washington, as the city in WA as the biggest boomtown.
This Washington Town is One of the Most Mispronounced in America
Washington State is no stranger when it comes to names of towns nobody outside of the locals can't pronounce. In our area alone we have Wapato, Toppenish, Selah, Ahtanum, Tieton, and not to mention Wenas that, if I wasn't local, I'd laugh uncontrollably every time someone mententioned Wenas...
This Small Town Named Worst City to Live in Washington State
247 Wall St reports this town as the worst city in Washington State with high poverty rate, expensive homes and more
Waffles Caffe in Yakima Puts Ice Cream on Your Waffles. You’re Welcome
The other day it was my oldest's birthday. They chose our breakfast destination and opted for Waffles Caffe. It's a place I've loved ever since they came to Yakima but, admittedly, I hadn't been here for a little while so I was happy to return...
I Found a View Master with a Washington State Tour Series Reel
I love thrifting and yard saling and estate saling and flea marketing and any of those events that have you digging through other people's old stuff they don't need anymore because, hey! I might!
Not too long ago I found someone who had an old View Master and a bunch of random reels...
Is Dave & Busters Coming to Yakima? I Asked and They Answered!
There was a rumor going around that Dave & Busters was going to grace Yakima with their loving presence.
The rumor started, like most rumors, as a 'wouldn't it be cool if...' and quickly turned into a 'I heard from a guy who heard from a guy that there's a very likely possibility...