I started 97 Rock in October, 1994. Almost exactly 20 years later I've come home to rock you out 3-7 p.m. I was born and raised in Yakima and have been in radio for 31 years. I attended Washington State University, love "Breaking Bad," have a special place in my heart for Pearl Jam and am a proud member of the 12th Man.
Curt Cartier
How Much Does Watching Other People Work Pay? Apparently $175,000
Dave Zabell is the new city manager for Pasco. How much does that job pay? The city council unanimously agreed to $175,000 a year (even though the job was advertised for $165,000). On top of that, he gets a $15,000 relocation allotment and $500 a month car allowance. If the city lets him go, his golden parachute includes a six-month severance package. Wow, that's a lot of money for someone who wat
Check Out Photos From Inside Richland’s House Fire
Gregory Baker of Richland received serious burns early Thursday morning when he went back in to his burning home to unsuccessfully save his small dog. The fire started around 3 a.m. and engulfed the tiny alphabet house on McPherson. My friend owns the home -- was Baker's landlord -- and shared these photos via Facebook.
Support the Food Bank at Our Giant Yard Sale!
97 Rock is hosting a giant yard sale July 19 in front of the Pasco Goodwill on Court Street. We'll have over 70 mini yard sales to shop plus professional vendors! It's only $3 to get in, but we'll knock a dollar off if you bring something for the food bank!
Dust Devils 2014 Season Starts Tonight! — 1st Home Game June 18 [VIDEO]
It's time to get pumped! The Tri-City Dust Devils 2014 Season opens in Boise tonight, June 13. Get your tickets now for the first home game Wednesday, June 18.
Krispy Kreme Coming to Tri-Cities — Will You Partake? [POLL]
The owners of MyFroYo frozen yogurt shops have recently announced they plan to open three Krispy Kreme shops in the next three years somewhere in Yakima, Benton County and Pasco.
Man Crashes Into Gas Pump Causing Explosions, Rescued by Off-Duty Officer [VIDEO]
A 70-year-old man having a diabetic emergency crashed his vehicle into a gas pump in New York state earlier this week. The surveillance video shows all the fiery explosions you would hope for, but an off-duty New York State Police officer dragging the man out of his car to safety.
Kennewick SWAT Surround Home of Man Threatening Police on Craigslist
Last week a man killed 3 Canadian Mounties and injured 2 more. Yesterday a married couple shot two Las Vegas police officers in a restaurant and then walked across the street to Walmart and shot a third person. So when a Kennewick man made threatening statements on the Tri-Cities Craigslist page recently, Kennewick police responded with a SWAT team this afternoon.
Man Buys Father His Dream Car — a 57 Chevy for His 57th Birthday [VIDEO]
This story was originally posted to Reddit on Friday: "Growing up my dad always dreamed of owning a 57 Chevy Bel-Air. He grew up poor in a family of 7 children. He never thought he would be able to own his dream vehicle but would talk about it all the time. When I was 8 years old I promised him that on his 57th birthday I would buy him a 57 Bel-Air. I never forgot and was able to fulfill my p
Read This Jaw-Dropping Rant Against the Tri-Cities! — How Would You Respond?
I found a thread on the Tri-Cities Reddit page that was JAW-DROPPING! I just have to share:
Pendleton Man Stabs Two Pit Bulls — Reminding Everyone Why Bans Exist
You must have a permit from the Tri-Cities Animal Control authorities to own a pit bull. You may only own one in Yakima if it is a service animal. We were reminded of why that is yesterday afternoon in Pendleton.