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
Small WA Town Named One of the Top 50 Best Places to Live in the US
Washington State has a lot to offer. With just about every type of outdoor activity you can think of from biking to kayaking to skiing and snowboarding to mountain climbing and so many other activities, it's no wonder why Washington State is the state to visit for any reason...
Want to Work From Home? Washington’s The Place To Be
If you work from home or are thinking about starting a job that would involve working from home, you're in luck!
Ways Seattle Has Changed for the Better
When you read the news or see what's going on, it always seems to be in a negative light. People may say there's a homeless problem in Seattle or there's no good jobs or the traffic or the parking or a myriad of issues.
Still, though, there is plenty of good 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.
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...