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
Tri-Cities Scofflaws Getting More Aggressive — Are Video Games to Blame? [POLL]
Law enforcement shot three men in the last 30 days. This kind of thing used to happen once every couple of years. Now three in a month? KEPR did a great analysis on this, naturally asking if deadly force was necessary. I wonder that myself, but I also ask, why are criminals getting more aggressive?
Watch Seether UNPLUGGED — Get Pumped for Seather Coming to Benton Franklin Fair Aug. 20
Our parent company got an exclusive "desktop" concert from two members of Seether as the band promotes its new album "Isolate and Medicate." Watch the performance below and be ready to win tickets in August for the fair. The band is playing Wednesday, Aug...
17 of the Best Ideas for Saving Money
Some people just suck with money. Maybe no one ever taught them. An international survey asked people for their best money-saving tip. Here are the results:
10 Rock Stars Who Who Became Film Stars [VIDEOS]
I saw an incredible list of 18 rock stars who made cameos in -- or even starred in -- big Hollywood movies. I loved it, but they missed a few! Here are 10 more I'll never forget!
Shhh! This Summer Secret Will Surprise You!
Having trouble focusing on work lately? You're not alone. In fact, the number of people who struggle during the summer is one of the best-kept secrets.
Watch the 10 Funniest Youtube Videos of All Time
Take a break and enjoy these videos guaranteed to make you laugh so hard you'll cry.
Only 19 Dust Devil Games Left! [VIDEOS]
The 2014 Tri-City Dust Devil's season is blowing past us! It's a short season and there's only 19 home games left! For my kids, that means only a more opportunities to run Dusty's Dash -- watch the video if you've never been to a game:
Murder Suspect Wears Loincloth, Crown of Branches to Food Bank — Wanna Guess If They Recognized Him? [PHOTO]
An Oregon man wanted as a murder suspect for a 2013 killing eluded police last week. Police broadcast his face everywhere seeking the public's help. A food bank worker recognized him last Wednesday and called 911. But he didn't make it that hard.
MORE MUD Coming to the Black Widow Mud & Sun Run Aug. 2!
The 2014 Black Widow Mud & Sun Run is a 5+ mile obstacle course guaranteed to make you muddy, sweaty and sore! We just learned that American Rock Products has agreed to provide MORE MUD!
Tryouts for Elite Middle School Football Team Start Today!
A competitive youth football program planning to play teams from all across North America is holding tryouts today at Lampson Stadium, and again on Aug. 2 and Aug. 16. The teams have a shot at playing in a national tournament in Texas.
Watch Me Almost Lose It on Silverwood’s “Timber Terror” Roller Coaster! [VIDEO]
I rode the wooden roller coaster "Timber Terror" at Silverwood Theme Park last week and took some footage (which I got in trouble for -- don't repeat my mistake). You've got to see it. My son and I almost lose it.
Waste Time at Work Minute Returns! [VIDEOS]
I'm resurrecting what used to be one of the most popular features on 97rockonline.com: the "WASTE TIME AT WORK MINUTE!" Today I'm sharing three videos that have no socially redeemable value but will likely make you go, "Holy $#&*!"