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
Only ONE Washington State Town Made ‘Safest College Town list, and it ain’t Seattle
Ahh, the college experience. I don't miss it. I mean, I miss it but I totally don't.
Today's college experience is met with more challenges that I had even 20 years ago let alone 10 years ago now that social media is a thing and all that...
Best Spring Break Beaches in Oregon
With Spring Break coming up there are no lack of beaches in Oregon that are worth checking out. Sure, they're not the Mtv-style sunshine and party atmosphere that you may have seen on TV but the Oregon beaches have a lot to offer for what they are...
Washington Ranked Best State Least Amount of Hiring Struggle
It can be pretty rough in the economic world of having a career or even a J-O-B. The good news is for us here in Washington state is that according to a recent study, Washington suffers the least when it comes to a hiring struggle to find new employees who actually want to, y'know, work...
Best Spring Break Beaches for Crowds in California
Maybe you're looking for that spring break beach experience. Well, California has no lack of beaches for you to visit. Being a little closer to the equator than us here in the Pacific Northwest, California gets a little warmer than we are here...
These WA School Districts are Some of the Most Envied by Others
While it seems that school districts in our valley have to scrimp and save and fundraise just about everything we can to create a sense of normalcy for our children, there are some schools that are the envy of others, and for all the right reasons...
This Celebrity Chef-Owned Restaurant name Best Steakhouse in CA
Different areas are known for different foods. The Northwest is known for exceptional seafood, especially salmon. You'll find grits in the south, tex-mex along the Texas and Arizona boarders, clam chowder from New England, and so many more...
Washington Only has 10 Locations for the Worst Pizza in the US
The Pacific Northwest isn't really known for its pizza options. While New York/New Jersey fights it out with Chicago on who has the best pizza (crispy, foldable crust vs deep dish pie of cheese), and while both have great arguments as both of those style of pizza is amazing, we here in Washington just kinda know pizza as crust, sauce, cheese and maybe some toppings...
Legendary CA Restaurant, In-N-Out Burgers, is Finally Coming to WA
It's about time! Looks like Washington State is finally getting an In-N-Out Burgers and it's not in Seattle.
Tiniest Town in Washington State Only has ONE Resident
On the border of the United States and Canada sits the smallest town in Washington, with only a single resident - despite also having a gas station and post office.
10 Fun (Some Are Free) Things You Can Do If You’re Under 21 in WA
Washington is full so many natural landscapes, concert and social events, things to do, generally speaking, and so much to give reason to get out of your place and have fun in the great Pacific Northwest. The only problem, though, is that once you build yourself up to do something, you'll see the dreaded Must be 21+ in print...