You won't hear my voice on the radio very often -- my background is writing and editing, and I spend most of my time writing headlines, taking photos and helping our busy DJs write their blogs every day. I joined Townsquare Media in 2014 after working as a reporter, editor and page designer for newspapers in Washington, Montana, California and my home state of Oregon.
John Taylor
Northwest Radio Pro Will Lead Local Townsquare Stations
Townsquare Media Yakima is formally introducing radio veteran Nik Krastins as the new regional market president for Yakima and Tri-Cities.
Cast Your Vote in Our ‘Ultimate 12th Fan Contest’ [POLL]
It's game time!
Time to crown a champion in our Ultimate 12th Fan Contest, sponsored by Yakima’s Pacific Northwest University.
You won't need any complicated plays -- just look through the photos below and vote for the most over-the-top fan in the bunch...
Who’s Yakima’s Favorite Dog for Bark Week? Vote and Tell Us! [POLL]
If you want to watch "Shark Week," tune in to the Discovery Channel. But if you're more of a dog person, you can catch Bark Week right here.
Between now and midnight Tuesday (July 26), take a whiff of the pictures of more than 200 local dogs, then cast ONE vote for your favorite dog (see below)...
Bidding is Open for Yakima’s Auction Event
Let the bidding begin -- Yakima's Seize the Deal Auction Event is underway now.
And this time, the merchandise is better (and much bigger) than ever.
For starters, take a look at the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor from Mid Valley Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram...
Last Chance to Fill Out Your Bracket in Our 2016 Million Dollar Bracket Challenge!
There are three more weeks of college basketball games, but only one more day to fill out your bracket in our Million Dollar Bracket Challenge.
Make your picks and fill out your bracket before 9 a.m. PST Thursday for a chance at a million bucks...
Turn Up the Heat: Downtown Summer Nights Returns for 2015
Gas prices are going back up, a drought's drying up the whole valley and most of the rest of the world's going to hell in a handbasket. What can any of us do about it?
Hey, let's dance! And if you're thirsty, don't sweat it: The beer garden and food vendors are back.
Newstalk KIT’s Lance Tormey Explores Hot Yoga
A lot of people are getting into yoga these days -- but what kind is right for you?
There's regular yoga and then there's hot yoga. And I had a chance to check out HOT yoga at Yakima's new Renu Hot Yoga.
First: Yes, it was warm. Very warm...
Sportsmen Show’s in the Dome — Take a Walk On the Wild Side
Guns, knives, camping and fishing gear, clothing, boats -- and yes, even bears. (The kind that've been through the taxidermist, that is.)
You name it, they've got it at the Central Washington Sportsmen Show at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The annual fair, which draws vendors and visitors from all over the region, continues through Sunday...
Seahawks’ ‘Family’ Unites in Downtown Yakima [PHOTOS]
Perhaps Newstalk KIT's Brian Teegarden said it best during Friday night's downtown Yakima rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks:
"Tonight, we're all family," he told the crowd of 12s that jammed Millennium Plaza and braved a damp, chilly night in front of the Capitol Theatre...
Early Signups Underway for Insane Inflatables in Tri-Cities
Time to get pumped up: The Insane Inflatable 5K is headed to the Tri-Cities on May 16, and signups are underway now.
What are Insane Inflatables? Two things: 1.) Insane. 2.) Inflatable.
Specifically, the idea is to give anyone 8 or older (and at least 42 inches tall) a chance to let their inner child run free through an obstacle course of extreme inflatables: oversized slides, tunnels, tire course