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
How to Understand What People are Saying When They Slur Their Words
The other day as I was helping my daughter get in the car, I saw a man coming toward us. He was walking with a strut somewhere between a pimp stride and a drunk man walking an invisible tightrope.
I didn't pay much attention as I was rushing my daughter to get in the car and buckle up. When he made his way to me I could tell that he wasn't all there. He didn't seem drunk or even high. Just someone
News Reporter Eats Cat Food on TV to Prove his Point on Bad Meals for the Elderly [VIDEO]
Meet Charlie LeDuff. He's a news reporter and is my new idol. He looks like some random dude, but his reporting is on point. He was covering a story on how they cut back on the local Meals on Wheels program, going from fresh food to previously frozen meals.
Lady Drives on Sidewalk to Avoid Stopping for School Bus — Justice Served Immediately [VIDEO]
I have a little one who rides the school bus every day. I understand that stopping for a school bus might not be the most convenient thing in your day, but I thank you for following the rules for the sake of safety. This woman, however, didn't have time for anything, so she went up on the sidewalk. Little did she know what was waiting for her on the other side.
Why Elementary Schools Need to Stop Giving Out Homework [POLL]
Homework is one of those things that comes with school. You go to school, you have homework, you do it (hopefully) and carry on with the rest of your day. The other day, my daughter came home with a few sheets of homework that was to be turned in by the end of the week. It's enough homework to easily add two hours of work at home, which also means two extra hours that my wife or I will have to att
Official ‘Cronut’ Recipe Finally Released by the Inventor of the Cronut Himself
It wasn't too long ago that Dominique Ansel unveiled probably his greatest bakery creation, the Cronut. A pastry so unique he even trademarked the name Cronut so that nobody else could use it. This part croissant, part doughnut treat sold in New York would have people lined up very early in hopes of grabbing one...
‘Twin Peaks’ Returns to Showtime in 2016
My favorite TV show of all time, which starred Yakima's Kyle McLaughlin and was filmed mostly in North Bend and Snoqualmie, is coming back with new episodes. I can't wait!
What Started as a Quick Trip to the In-Laws Turned into Taking Their Dog in For a Final Visit to the Vet
Dobie is my mother-in-law's best friend and has been for the past 14 years. Dobie has always been right there to clean up any scraps that my kids throw on the floor. "Dobie" was one of the first words my second daughter learned to say. Dobie has been an all-around great dog. Today, she breathed her last breath.
A Tip for Scoring a Free Lunch When You’re Broke — It Works for Me
You could use a free lunch every once in a while, right? Especially later in the month when you don't have as much money to spend. Here's a trick I've used successfully in the past, and I'm going to share it with you.
Coke and Pepsi Both Have a New Drink and Both Come in a Green Can
Coke and Pepsi have seemingly always battled for soda supremacy. Both would come out with new products. Some would be similar as both would have a no-calorie soda, both would have one featuring lime or sometimes they'd have new flavors for the public to test. Both Coke and Pepsi are announcing a new cola featuring a natural sweetener, stevia and, oddly enough, both come in a green can.
Crispy M&M’s Coming Back to Store Shelves in January
I love looking back at younger, more simple times. There's big business in nostalgia as people who were once kids now have a disposable income to buy back their youth, so to speak. There are companies making machines to play old Nintendo games, Surge made a comeback and, according to the Mars company, Crispy M&M's are next on that list of discontinued items that will hit store shelves soon.
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