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!"
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‘Jones Soda’ of WA Releases Mary Jones THC Sodas. Where to Find in Yakima
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With Washington be a 'yeah, it's cool to use it recreationally speaking' kind of state, there's more than just smoking. There are gummies, drinks, edibles, drops, and so many more options to fit your fancy...
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
Cruises Leaving Seattle Will Enforce this Buffet Rule
I've never been on a cruise but it has always sounded like a fun idea.
Boarding a giant party boat with live entertainment and music and dancing and quiz games and karaoke and sight-seeing and making new friends and...
...yeah, who am I kidding...
Some of the Best Conspiracy Theories from Spokane, WA
I love a great conspiracy theory. Tales and fables passed along from person to person. Sometimes they're made up and sometimes they're just so wacky that they're almost believable. There are also some that have traveled from ear to ear so often that the fable becomes fact to many...
Fall Wild Mushroom Show is Free to Attend on October 22
"Hey, is that mushroom edible?"
"Every mushroom is edible at least once."
Washington State is a wonderful area for mushroom hunting.
If you didn't know or were aware, Yakima has a growing mushroom society full of mushroom enthusiasts who love to collect, gather, showcase, and, of course, eat...
Check Your Mattress! This Washington City is Infested with Bed Bugs
I have a friend who, whenever he travels anywhere, he does three things - closes the curtain, turns the AC as low as it'll go and checks under the blankets and under the mattress for bed bugs.
I hadn't thought of this but now it's something I do every time...
Major Cigarette Law Could be Coming to WA, OR, CA
There was a time when you could smoke just about anywhere. Restaurants would ask you, "smoking or non?" Smoking was allowed on planes. Even places like McDonalds and Burger King would have ash trays for you to use. Smoking was socially acceptable indoors in most places...
Jinkies! Scooby-Doo Doughnuts Have Invaded Krispy Kreme this Halloween
Krispy Kreme is always doing something cool. Promotions and events like 'talk like a pirate day' to introducing new flavors throughout the seasons, there's always plenty of reason to visit your local Krispy Kreme.
Just in time for Halloween, they now have doughnuts themed with Scooby-Doo...
Do You Need ID to Buy Baking Soda in WA, OR, CA?
Welp! This is about the dumbest thing I've heard in a while, and I hear a lot of dumb stuff, especially around here.
In New York, they're carding people in buying baking soda.
Baking soda.
Especially as we get closer into fall with all of those wonderful holiday cookies and baked goods that use baking soda, not to mention the 'leave an open box in the freezer' thing some of us do, there are repor
Sea Galley Announced Final Day Before Closing for Good
Sea Galley has been a staple restaurant in the Yakima Valley for several years. Once a chain, the Sea Galley on South First in Union Gap was the final location and, after a couple of weeks, there will be no more.
Sea Galley's official Facebook page announced October 1st will be the final day for Sea Galley to be open for crab legs, sea food platters, prime rib and the biggest and best mozzarella s
Krispy Kreme Burger, Pickle Pizza Among New Foods at This Year’s Central Washington State Fair
There are several reasons to visit the Central Washington State Fair in Yakima every year. To some, it's the rides. Others may enjoy the 4-H stuff or exhibits. To a lot, it's all about the concerts but if you're like me, it's all about the food...
Rumors of Rite-Aid May be Closing Stores Across WA, OR, CA Soon
When you have a chain of stores across the United States and a location here and a location there close, it's not big deal. Sad to see it happen, but these things happen for whatever reason.
But when more and more stores close, it certainly sends the alarm as many are curious what's going on...