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
Up your Mac & Cheese Game with this Truffle Mac & Cheese Found in Ellensburg
I, once, had someone from the corporate office come into town and we went out to eat. He was originally from Seattle but was currently living in New York. I suggested since he just got into town we should grab something to eat before he got all 'corporate office' on me the next day and we could find a connection chatting about cool stuff in Seattle...
Darigold Changes Milk Sizes; Won’t Work with WIC in WA, OR
Shrinkflation is something that's nothing new in our products. Remember when candy bars used to be bigger, or containers of ice cream or bags of chips. It seems like products keep getting smaller and smaller while prices keep increasing higher and higher...
This Washington Town is One of the Most Mispronounced in America
Washington State is no stranger when it comes to names of towns nobody outside of the locals can't pronounce. In our area alone we have Wapato, Toppenish, Selah, Ahtanum, Tieton, and not to mention Wenas that, if I wasn't local, I'd laugh uncontrollably every time someone mententioned Wenas...
Starting January 1, 2024, Washington State will Have the Highest Minimum Wage
Washington State Labor and Industries (L&I) the minimum wage for Washington State will go up 3.4% from 2023 making minimum wage $16.28 an hour. That's higher than anywhere else in the entire country. That's more than California, more than New York, more than anywhere...
‘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...