John Riggs

John Riggs

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!"

Big Changes are Coming to All Olive Garden Restaurants in WA
Big Changes are Coming to All Olive Garden Restaurants in WA
Before we begin I just have to mention that there are no changes coming to the breadsticks. I repeat, no changes to the classic Olive Garden breadsticks. Olive Garden has been a wonderful place with a wonderful location in downtown Yakima since the '90s...
Popular Pizza Chain Closes 15 Stores; 120 More At Risk
Popular Pizza Chain Closes 15 Stores; 120 More At Risk
Pizza is the ultimate food. It really is. Whether it's for a birthday, celebration, late night gaming sessions with friends, party of any kind, or you just don't feel like doing the dishes, pizza is always there for you. There's a popular pizza chain that recently closed their doors for good at 15 locations and 120 more may be at risk of closing as well...
How to Save Your Wet or Overheated Cell Phone in a WA Heatwave
How to Save Your Wet or Overheated Cell Phone in a WA Heatwave
These are the hottest days of the year right now in the Yakima Valley. With temperatures in the 100s for weeks at a time, at times, it can do damage to yourself as well as your devices. As technologically advanced as your cell phone is, it still can't withstand massive heat if left out in the sun or if you happen to be enjoying your favorite streaming services outside on the porch, having your pho
Rejoice! Halloween and Fall Items are Starting to Appear on Store Shelves
Rejoice! Halloween and Fall Items are Starting to Appear on Store Shelves
Even though we're suffering through the hottest days of summer right now, there's a beacon of hope -- a light at the end of the tunnel, if you will. A sign knowing that something cool is upon us sooner than later. Fall is coming. I mean, of course it's coming eventually, but these past few days I've started to see more and more fall-related items on shelves...
If You Catch This Fish in Washington State, Kill It Immediately
If You Catch This Fish in Washington State, Kill It Immediately
Washington State is great for fishing. We have several lakes and ponds and streams all perfect for catching fish. There is one fish, however, that if you catch it, don't release it -- kill it. And not just kill it. The NYIS wants you to kill it, freeze it, and report it so they can step in and take care of that area to prevent it from happening again...

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