My name is Todd E. Lyons. On the radio you may know me as “Todd E. Lyons, Esquire.” I have been on the airwaves in Yakima since 1989 and look forward to it every day. I was born in Seattle, the son of a sharecropper. My family and I moved to the “Fruit Bowl of the Nation” when I was a wee lad of only 7. I spent my formative years in the West Valley of Yakima, indoctrinated in public school. I became keenly familiar with the “special” desk while attending Apple Valley Elementary. The teachers referred to it as the “isolation booth,” but I called it the “special desk.” Most of what I know today, however, can be credited to the “School of Hard Knocks.” I currently reside in East Valley with my lovely wife, Carrie, and our son, Drew. I am extremely fortunate to work on the very radio stations I grew up listening to. So much so that I not only was once a client, I became an employee! If you ever see me stumbling about this great valley of ours, please give me a shout. I would love to talk with you about rock music, sports, individual liberty or whatever spins your beanie!
Todd Lyons
What’s the Most Snowfall Yakima Has Ever Had in 24 Hours?
While a couple of inches in the last day or so is the most we've gotten -- by FAR -- this past Fall and Winter, it does not come anywhere near the all-time record for most snowfall in a 24 hour period in Yakima.
Seattle May Be the Best Place to Get Married on Valentine’s Day
If you are planning to exchange wedding vows on Valentine's Day, you may want to consider doing it in Seattle
Yakima Ranks as 16th Safest Large City in Washington State
In a recent study, Yakima ranks as the 16th safest large city in the state of Washington.
Seahawks Fan “Mama Blue” Comes in 2nd as NFL’s “Fan of the Year”
Seattle Seahawks fans, also known, simply, as the "12s", have always prided themselves on being one of the most vocal and loyal fan bases in the country and across the entire National Football League.That passion was validated this past weekend during the annual "NFL Honors" ceremony when 89 year-old Patti Hammond, known better to Seahawks fans as "Mama Blue" finished as the runner-up for the league's first-ever "Fan of the Year" award prior to Super Bowl LV (55).
Sorry 12s, You’re #14 as Seattle Ranks The on List of Best Football Cities
The list of best and worst cities for football fans based on 21 different measurable metrics. Sorry Seahawks fans, aka 12s, you don't rank #1.
New Facebook Group Created to Help Support Yakima Restaurants
Many of us have tried to do our best to shop and support local businesses but now the effort is becoming more concerted thanks to the brainchild and effort of Facebook user Riley Wilkinson.
Have Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson Run Their Course Together?
In a somewhat disturbing RT (retweet) by Jake Heaps yesterday (January 25), the speculation that Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll and star Quarterback Russell Wilson are not on the same page or of the same offensive philosophy were confirmed -- sort of -- by Wide Receiver D.K. Metcalf
2021 Selah Community Days Officially Canceled
Just a little over three weeks in to 2021 and we already have our first event casualty in the Yakima Valley for 2021 -- Selah Community Days has officially been cancelled.
Yakima Canines Arena Football Team to Hold Open Tryouts
Ever been watching a football game and say to yourself, "Heck! I could play better than that!"? Well, the Yakima Canines football team is giving you a chance to prove it when they hold their open tryouts.
Washington Rates As 16th Safest State For COVID-19
With only about 1% of Americans having been inoculated with the coronavirus vaccine (as of January 20), it would be interesting to know just, exactly, which state is, and has been, the safest in the country in its response and handling of COVID-19.