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
Walmart No Longer Has $0.08 Bags for Sale
Walmart is that perfect store that has just about anything you can need, all at once. If you need a frozen lasagna, case of red bull, the newest breakfast cereal, some WWE action figures, white tulips, a new toilet seat, Resident Evil 4 on Playstation 5, buckshot, a US-to-UK power plug converter and new underwear, you can purchase it all on the same receipt...
5 Reasons why Bend, Oregon, Maybe Be the Coolest Town in the United States
Bend has a lot going on for itself, and it knows it. Here are just a few reasons Bend is such a cool town to visit.
1.) Home of the Last Blockbuster
Blockbuster closed shop several years ago. It was a staple tradition for many on weekends to hang out in the store, looking for something to watch...
If you Visit This Small Area in Washington State, You’ll Need a Passport. Here’s Why
Washington, for the most part, is pretty accessable to all. Sure, there are a few mountain passes to consider but we're one of the few states that has forest, desert, rivers, lakes, hiking trails, mountains and beaches with an entire ocean next to it...
PSA: When an Airplane is Boarding, Forming Crowd Won’t Get You on Any Faster
We've all been there. You're excited to get to your destination, can't wait to find your seat and make yourself comfortable. well, as comfortable as you possibly could be on an airplane. Your make your way to the gate where your plane is waiting for you...
Check This Map of Yakima Gangs Before Walking Late at Night
There used to be a website, Northwest Gangs that would highlight gang areas of any town in the northwest. Unfortunately that site is no longer around but the maps of Yakima and other area towns still exist. Here's a look at the gang map for Yakima and other surrounding towns.
Go Fund Me Set Up for Vandalized Popular Yakima Haunted Attraction
The other day we were talking about how vandals did their worst to Haunted Tents -- a local haunted attraction that's been a staple on 37th and Nob Hill for 18 years. People have asked about this and it turns out they set up a fund to help replace and/or fix items that have been vandalized...
Thanks to Vandals, This May Be the Last Year for a Popular Haunted Attraction in Yakima
This is why we can't have nice things in our town.
Washington Ranked in Top 10 Safest States. Do You Agree?
How safe do you think Washington state is? Well, compared to may others, it's not bad! In fact, it ranked in the top 10 states for being safest.
Source: WalletHub
Washington comes in at number 9. Could be better but could be a lot worse...
Washington Ranked One of the Best for Struggle-Free Hiring
Now that people have been getting back to work for several months I still see a lot of 'Now Hiring' signs around Yakima. Not just Yakima but all of Washington state has been eager to get back to work. As it turns out, Washington is one of the best states for it...
There’s a Hop-Infused Tea that Nobody Outside Leavenworth Knows About… Until Now
Yakima's Fresh Hop Ale Festival was one for the record books. Such a great event and gathering of so many cool people, great food, fantastic music and, of course, great, local beers. Of course they had non-beer options including wine but one company that caught my eye was one a non-alcoholic Oolong Hop Tea from Blewett Brewing...