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
Lime Green Scooters Could Be the Next Mode of Transport in Kennewick
If you have ever been to Seattle and Portland, you might've seen lime screen scooters whisking riders from place to place.
The company that pioneered that concept is now eyeing Kennewick as its next place of expansion.
The company that pioneered that concept is now eyeing Kennewick as its next place of expansion.
Calling All Gumshoes – Need Help Locating Truck!
Middleton Sons Farm is looking for their 2011 F 250. It was apparently stolen and they are asking that all armature sleuths be on the look out for it.
3-Year-Old Shows Off Her Mad CPR Skills [VIDEO]
The little girl's Dad is an EMT and Firefighter and now a CPR instructor and now his baby girl is following in his footsteps
Be a Hero You Don’t See – Dispatcher Jobs Now Open!
You could be the hero you don't see with the Adams County Sheriff's Department. They are currently looking to fill two openings and becoming a dispatcher is easier than you might think.
Several Hanford Employees Fail Random Drug Tests
A testing sweep for alcohol and drugs resulted in several Hanford employees testing positive for substances that could interfere with their work.
Work Crews Accidentally Slice Richland’s Internet Service for Up to 12 Hours
The City of Richland will not have internet service for up to 12 hours due to a damaged fiber connection.
Foster Kids in Tri-Cities Finding It Difficult to Find Homes
Service Alternatives is hoping that getting the word out will help get people aware of the shortage and hoping that people will think about becoming foster parents
Pasco Police Play “Game Of Throwin’s” With Kids
If the officer catches the ball, the kids will have to do sit-ups!
Former Defense Secretary Mattis Accepts Tri-Cities Job
The retired General and Richland native has returned to the Tri-Cities Food Bank Board, a position he vacated while with the Trump Administration.
Handmade Walla Walla Guitar Shines Brightly on ‘American Idol’
Walla Walla Guitar Company produced the guitar for its new owner Laine Hardy who is now a top 5 finalist on this season of American Idol.
Dude, Where’s My Car? …In the Kennewick Irrigation Canal
Kennewick Police where called to an accident Wednesday afternoon near Washington and 6th to discover a car submerged in the Kennewick Irrigation Canal.
Flood Warnings Issued for Multiple Counties
The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for several counties including much of northeast Oregon, including the Blue Mountains, Blue Mountain Foothills, and Wallowa County.