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
The First 13 Years of Nintendo Power are Now Free Online
My favorite magazine growing up is now available free online in digital form!
Welch’s Graham Slams are My New Favorite ‘Anytime’ Treat
While shopping the other day, I was surprised to see these peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in the freezer section. I had to try them. I'm so glad I did!
The Mysterious Beehive That Grew When I Was Gone
When I was out for a week, I guess a bunch of bees took advantage of that opportunity to move in.
Trying Out the New Banana Split Twinkies [REVIEW]
Another new product from Hostess hit the shelves recently. These Banana Split Twinkies are chocolate-covered Twinkies with a banana-flavored filling and a thin layer of strawberry jelly. Let's check them out!
What It’s Like to Play ‘TMNT 2: The Arcade Game’ on NES for the First Time
Now that she's getting into video games a little more I have her play some of the classics I grew up with. I bust out one of my favorites -- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Arcade Game.
Taste Testing the Root Beer and Orange Crush Pop-Tarts
Pop-Tarts comes out with new varieties every so often. They recently released a limited edition A&W Root Beer and Orange Crush flavors. Let's test them out to see if they're any good.
3D Doritos are Still Available in Mexico
I've been on quite a nostalgia kick for the past little bit. With the return of Surge and Ecto Cooler, I was anxious for other products we don't have anymore. Several people have mentioned they'd love to see the return of 3D Doritos. I'm not sure if they plans to bring those back, but they're still available -- and have been all along -- in Mexico.
Would You Move Out if You Had to ‘Friend’ Your Apartment’s Facebook Page?
An apartment complex in Salt Lake City has a new deal with their tennants. They're forced to 'friend' their apartment complex on Facebook. That doesn't sound so bad at first, but it goes on to say that they must upload photos of themselves and any guests they may have. If this happened to you, would you be okay with it or would you move out?
Think You Know Wyoming’s Best College? I Bet You’re Wrong
Forbes recently came out with a list of the best colleges in every state. Naturally, I wanted to see what Wyoming had in store. I've gotta admit, I was a little surprised, but maybe I shouldn't have been.
Recapping 2015 with ‘2016 Don’t Be Late’ Sung Like the Chipmunks
There was a lot to talk about in 2015. From Olympic heroes changing gender to the arrest of well-known spokepeople to arguments over what color a dress is, it was a year of random events, for sure. Instead of just listing everything that happened, why not tell the story through song.
Why You Should Remove the Lien Holder From Your Car Title
If you own your vehicle and your bank, credit union or original lien holder is still stamped on your title, get it removed now! It could cause some massive headaches in the future. Here's why.
Red Robin Will Give You a Free Chicken Burger if Your Name is On This List
Red Robin wants to share their new chicken sandwich with you for free, but there's a catch (there's always a catch.) In the spirit of the holidays, if you share your name with any of the Santa variations which include Chris, Christopher, Christine, Nicole, Nicholas and more.