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
Unveiling The Potential ‘Most Washington Song’ Beyond ‘Washington My Home’
Discover the potential anthem for Washington state in this engaging article exploring the musical identity of the Evergreen State.
Join The Fun At Cowiche Brew Run: Run, Walk, Or Crawl For A Cause!
An all-ages event. Don't miss out on the after party!
Uncover Oregon Coast’s Best Seafood Restaurants Recommended By Locals
Explore the top culinary destinations along the Oregon Coast – a seafood lover's paradise awaits!
These Hidden Gems in Eastern Washington Are Worth the Trip
More often than not, when we hear about all the best things about Washington State, so many times these national lists just focus on the western side of the Cascade Mountain Range. Oh, there's plenty of greatness on the westside including Mt...
The Stonehenge in WA is Always Worth a Quick Stop
It's not too often we get a lot of roadside attractions. I remember going on family vacations all in my dad's station wagon or minivan driving all day to get to our destination but, every so often, stopping by some Mystery Spot in California where gravity seems to work in an odd way...
Oregon’s Child Care Cost is Basically Unaffordable
There was a time when I started having children, myself. After they were of a certain age where it was okay for my wife to work again, we did the math and realized we'd save money if she didn't work as the cost of child care, even some 10+ years ago, was outrageous...
The Washington State Spring Fair is Here (well, in Puyallup, but still!)
The Washington State Fair in Puyallup, WA, does something interesting that many other state fairs don't do, they have a supplemental fair in the spring. Like many fairs around the country, the state or even local and county fairs around the United States are often a last chance bit of fun before it gets too cold to do anything outside...
Infant Pillow Recall – Banned Due to Suffocation Hazard
There's an infant pillow on the market that's, well, not supposed to be. There's a federal ban on infant pillows.
If you have an OmvedTherapies baby pillow, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning everyone to stop using it immediately as they can cause suffocation to infants...
You Will Believe with Bale Breaker’s New ‘Crop Circles Hazy IPA’ Coming Soon
Our friends at Bale Breaker Brewing Company are always up to something new. Never complacent with their top sellers like their Top Cutter IPA or Field 41, they seem to release new beers all the time, either all in-house or even working with other companies on collaboration projects...
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.