I started in radio right out of high school in my hometown of Clarkston, Wash., at KCLK-FM, a country station, and from there moved all over Idaho, Montana, California and Washington state at various radio stations. I worked on KMPS-FM in Seattle in the late 1990s and moved to Yakima in 1998 as program director of 107.3 KFFM. I moved again and again (because I can't seem to keep a job) until I was in Bakersfield, Calif., then Tri-Cities, and then back to Yakima, and again to Tri-Cities as morning show host and brand manager of 98.3 The Key. I bought a farm in Prosser a few years back with my wife Megan and we sold it last year and we now live in Kennewick. We have three great dogs named Phoebe, Barkley and Roxy. My son is an aspiring musician and plays, performs and writes original music. I also have a stepson named Kyran who is just starting high school. I’m known for having a never-ending knowledge of pop culture and easily get addicted to TV reality shows. I like "Star Trek," Mustangs (the car) and '80s music, the era I seem to be stuck in. I’m also a huge comic book fan, having a comic collection easily totaling more than 6,000 comics with some rare comic books thrown in for good measure.
Rik Mikals
Finley Driver Shows off Mad Backward Driving Skills [VIDEO]
It's not exactly known why a Finley driver was driving backward on Highway 395 but apparently he has some mad driving skills.
Bigfoot Is on the Move – Sighted on Snoqualmie Pass
The Washington Department Of Transportation caught him crossing the wildlife bridge near Snoqualmie Pass.
More Washington Mountain Snow Will Help Prevent Drought and Wildfires
The amount of snow the Cascade Mountains does affect us here in the Tri-Cities and it looks like we've got good news with this year's snow accumulation.
K-9 Officer Suffered From Meth Intoxication After Drug Bust
Kennewick Police reported that K-9 Officer Bear wasn't feeling well after a recent drug bust and so he was taken to the vet and it was discovered that he had amphetamines in his system
Spokane Arena Welcomes Nickleback on “All The Right Reasons” Tour
Nickleback is set to perform at the Spokane Arena on Tuesday, September 15th.
Here’s Your Chance to Be an Actor on TV Show Filmed in Oregon
Filming begins in Portland starting in February and March and they are looking to fill some extra roles on the show.
West Richland Police Chief Has “Fun” with Scammers
The West Richland Police Chief had a little fun with some "scammers" after getting a call from the "Social Security Office". He decided to call them back and have some fun at their expense
Badger Canyon Road Closed Due to Multiple Accidents [Photo]
The Benton County Sheriff's Department is reporting that Badger Canyon Road is closed due to multiple accidents.
MOD Pizza Is Bringing Build-Your-Own Pizza To Kennewick
MOD Pizza is known as a "Build-Your-Own" Pizza with lots of meats and fresh veggies and the best part you build your pizza as you do down the line.
Washington Dog Is Smart Enough to Ride the Bus Alone [Video]
Eclipse rides the bus to the dog park all alone and she has to go through 5 stops until she arrives at her destination....pretty amazing
Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams Will Kick off 2020 Tour in Washington State
Bon Jovi is kicking off his tour right in Tacoma with another show in Portland. June 10th at the Tacoma Dome and June 11th at the Moda Center in Portland.
Cabbage Hill’s Blowing Snow Is Keeping Travelers Stranded [PHOTOS]
The closure is between Exit 216 (six miles east of Pendleton) and Exit 265 in La Grande due to blowing snow, extremely limited visibility and spun-out vehicles on the mountain pass.