I started 97 Rock in October, 1994. Almost exactly 20 years later I've come home to rock you out 3-7 p.m. I was born and raised in Yakima and have been in radio for 31 years. I attended Washington State University, love "Breaking Bad," have a special place in my heart for Pearl Jam and am a proud member of the 12th Man.
Curt Cartier
SWAT GoPro of Raid Raises New Fears of Police Over-Reaction
This weekend new information was released about a 2012 raid where a SWAT team broke all the windows and doors of a grandma's house to see her Internet history.
Funniest ‘Shots to the Nuts’ Video of All Time!
I just love watching shots to the junk and having it not be MY junk! Take a look at this compilation. Don't drink milk while viewing!
Answer Circus Trivia to Win a Family Four Pack to the Circus!
The Ringling Bros/Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to the Toyota Center Oct. 3-5, 2014! You can win a family four pack by playing our circus trivia games!
Win a Guitar at the Seether Concert — Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo Wednesday!
97 Rock is introducing Seether at the Benton Franklin Fair on Wednesday at 7 p.m. At the show, an audience member will win an $800 Ibanez Guitar with case from Music Unlimited!
Did ‘Taiwanese Animators’ Go Too Far Jabbing the Dallas Cowboys?
The Taiwanese Animators (also responsible for TOMO News) is famous for summarizing celebrity news horrifically with over-the-top, stereotype-fueled 3-D animation. You may remember them as the company Marina Shifrin flamed when she quit with a memorable dance video last year. I think they may have gone too far this time.
Tea Party Candidate Unwittingly Mails Horse Porn to Voters
Don't tell me I'm the only one who noticed this!
Check Out This ‘Simpsons’ Springfield Village Made of LEGOs!
You know I love "The Simpsons" and when I saw this Springfield made of LEGOs all I could say was, "WOW!"
Cryogenically-Frozen Man in a Tuff Shed Inspires Annual ‘Frozen Dead Guy Days’ in Colorado
In a great example of truth being stranger than fiction, I learned today the town of Nederland, Colorado, has an annual celebration the first weekend in March to celebrate the frozen Norwegian man illegally preserved in their town.
Amazing Surprise Party for a Beloved CEO Is an Inspiration [VIDEO]
I was reading the other day about Arthur T. Demoulas, a CEO so popular that when his board ousted him, his employees went on strike. Apparently, the Market Basket (a grocery store chain) leader had raised worker salaries as the company's profits increased. That was unpopular with the board. Not long after I read about, and was again inspired by, another beloved CEO. Watch what I mean:
10 Best Foreign Films You Must See Right Now
If weather is forcing you to cancel your plans, may we recommend a movie? Here are 10 of the best foreign films everyone should see. Many are available on Netflix. Several more can be found at Hastings in Richland (on George Washington Way)...
OMG! You’ve Got to See These Videos!
I saw three videos this week on Youtube I can't stop talking about! Two will make you jump out of your seat and the third will give you a smile and warm fuzzies. Stop whatever you're doing and check these out!
I May Have Extra-Sensory Perception — Up to 10 Senses!
Some scientists propose we have more then five senses -- and that makes a lot of sense to me.