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
FDA Issues Recall on National Box of Chocolates Due to Allergic Reactions
The FDA just issued a recall on a national chain of chocolates that you may see on store shelves in that section with others boxes of chocolates for any time of year. The reason being a mislabel was used where people thought they were getting chocolate covered cherries but, instead, are getting something with almonds so those with almond allergies should be very aware...
Popular Ice Cream Treat Being Recalled due to Salmonella Risk
Leading into the warmer spring to summer months is the worst time to issue a recall on ice cream treats, but better now than being too late, I suppose.
According to the FDA, Tropicale Foods from California is issuing a recall on their popular Helados Mexico minis variety pack as they may contain salmonella...
This Typical Looking Sandwich Could Make a Lot of Money in WA
I found myself in Puyallup over the weekend. As often when we travel we hit up restaurants that we don't have in the Yakima Valley to order something that we may not have on any menu we have here, just to see what all is out there. This sandwich you see here looks pretty typical...
California and Oregon Sue Cancer Fund for Egregious Misuse of Donations
Donating to charity always feels good. Whether it's a humble donation to your favorite cause, giving back to those organizations that have helped you in the past, or even dropping off a few coins in a bucket during the holidays, there's is a warm-n-fuzzy feel good notion about donating knowing or your money is going to a good cause...
YSD Superintendent Informs Parents of Student Walkout in Support of Teachers
Students are furious about the Yakima School Board's recent decision to fire educators.
See the Time WWE was in Yakima from 1996
WWE has been around a long time and is no stranger to going on tour to bring the action to your town. I can remember watching it back when it was called WWF several times at the Sundome and seeing guys like 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan, Bret 'Hitman' Hart, 'The Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase and so many more...
Top 8 Towns in California That People Actually Want to Move to
There have been so many reports of people moving out of California for their own reasons, but reports of people moving to Cali?
These 8 Cities in Oregon Sure Do Make Us Pay a Lot for Gas!
If you are driving in Oregon, you might want to be aware of the most expensive cities to pay for gas.
What is a Yakima ‘Dirty Soda’, and Why Would You Want One?
What is a Dirty Soda and where to find them in Yakima?
WSDOT Reminds You of Traffic Due to College Basketball in Spokane This Weekend
If you were planning on a leisurely drive to Spokane this weekend to just hang out for the weekend, there's a pretty big event happening that may put a damper on your plans as far as traffic goes.
Remember that whole NCAA college basketball tournament thing with the college basketball tournament happening...