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
Downtown Summer Nights Blows Out of the Gates
The 2014 edition of Downtown Summer Nights blew in on a blustery Thursday night, but nobody was complaining — not even the bands.
Bonney Lake-based Fall Days opened up with a set that got the crowd rolling, followed by a bluegrass-flavored set by Seattle's Sammy Witness and the Reassignment...
Classic Rides Power Selah Community Days Parade
The Harleys were the loudest, of course, but we're still partial to the full-throated rumble of an angry V-8.
Whatever you like, it's probably parked somewhere near the Selah Community Days celebration, which continues through Sunday. Classic Mustangs, sleek Chevies, oldtime trucks — hey, the even had some "big green tractors" (our apologies, Mr...
Yard Sale Delivers 1,314 Pounds of Food for Northwest Harvest
Yakima's Biggest Yard Sale lived up to its name Saturday -- Townsquare Media's annual event drew more than 2,700 to J.M. Perry Technical Institute's parking lot and collected more than half a ton of food donations for Northwest Harvest.
Sheri Bissell, Northwest Harvest's Yakima-based community engagement specialist, reported Tuesday that attendees donated 1,314 pounds of nonperishable items for th
How to Make Your Haul at the Yard Sale
With thousands of people looking for deals at Yakima's Biggest Yard Sale, here's your Shopping Tip of the Day: Make your first purchase count.
In this case, we spotted some sturdy-looking luggage, which got us to thinking ... well, you see where we’re going with this...
Yard Sale Early Bird Coupon for VIPs
Bring this coupon to Yakima's Biggest Yard Sale on May 10 and get in 15 minutes before the gates open!
Thanks for Entering Our ‘Get Away’
On behalf of KIT, KDBL, KFFM, KATS and KUTI radio, we'd like to offer our thanks for taking part in our "Get Away" with Wray's IGA contest. We've selected a winner for our dream vacation, but we still have a few gifts to pass along.
Hurry — It’s Yakima’s Biggest Yard Sale
We know the feeling: That empty aquarium's never going to hold any of those tropical fish that look so soothing at the dentist's office. The kid's studded tires from the Honda he wrecked last winter are STILL in your garage. And let's face it, you're not really going to start using that weight set again anytime soon, are you?
They Walked a Mile in Her Shoes [VIDEO]
Teetering precariously atop the same styles of high heels that women have endured for decades, more than 100 men limped gamely through downtown Yakima -- from Millennium Plaza to the Yakima County Courthouse and back -- to call attention to sexual violence on Friday...
Phone Company’s Being Penny Wise, Pound Foolish
I don’t get asked for my two cents’ worth every day, so I guess I should feel complimented by the bill that arrived in the mail this week.
Time’s Running Out for Kidz Bop Family Deal!
Better hurry — Friday is the last day for the Family of Four Pack deal for Kidz Bop at Seize the Deal.
Regular tickets will be available at the door for the March 29 program, but not the Family Four Pack Deal.
Doors open at 3 p.m. and the show starts at 4 at the Yakima Convention Center...