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!"
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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
Wyoming Ranked 44th Place in State Food Rankings. Really?!
Thrillist recently released a list of each state and ranked them on what food they're known for, what foods they provide to the rest of the country and so-on. I was a little shocked and annoyed to see that Wyoming only came in 44th place. C'mon, now. We're better than that.
Lego Artist Represents All 50 States with Lego Diorama
Legos have been one of my favorite toys since I was growing up. Now-a-days, people are getting more and more creative with what they create. This guy decided to create all 50 states into one quick Lego scene that tells the store of what that state is like.
See if you think your state is well represented.
Drone Flying Through Fireworks [VIDEO]
Have you ever wondered what it would look like if you could fly through fireworks without getting blown out of the sky? Well, this brave soul sent his drone flying through the sky and rolled film to see what it would look like. Needless to say, it looks absolutely amazing...
How to Make Your Phone Louder [VIDEO]
Picture this: You're outside, hanging out and want to hear some tunes. You fire up radioPup but can't hear it because your smart phone is too quite. What do you do? Use this tip to make your phone a little louder.
How to Make Your Own ‘Condom Plant’
Want to start your own garden, but not sure what to get? Or, worse yet, you don't want to wait for anything to grow. That's no problem at all with these Condom Plants that you can make at home.
Find Any Celebrity’s ‘Bacon Number’ With an Easy Way to See Their Degree of Separation
The 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon' is a serious game. You take any celebrity and connect them to Kevin Bacon linked by movies, tv shows or relatives. Leave it to Google to remove all doubt and show you the quickest way to find out how many degrees separate any celebrity to Kevin Bacon.
Facebook Tricks and Secrets to Impress Your Friends
Facebook is a social media monster. It only makes sense that there are a few tricks that not everyone knows about. These are tricks to impress your friends and helpful ways to you can maximize your social media experience.
Does Opening a Beer Bottle with a Quarter and Magnet Really Work? I Found a Way! [VIDEO]
Not to long ago we shared a video of some dude opening a beer bottle using only a quarter and a refrigerator magnet. It looked super-fake but I had to see if it worked for myself. Here's what I found out.
Picture at Estate Sale to Give You Nightmares
I'm a huge fan of estate sales. I'm not a big fan of why they have estate sales, but when one pops up, if I have time, I like to check it out. I ran across this at one I was just at and had to take a picture.