John Taylor

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.

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...

Bark Week: Mo Delivers the Goods to Our Top Dog [VIDEO]

You know that sloppy panting sound dogs make when they've been playing really hard? Well that's kind of what it sounds like around here now that Bark Week has finally laid down. The votes have been cast (more than 2,000 of them -- in an election year, that's worth noting...

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...

Earth, Wind & Fire Founder Maurice White Passes at Age 74

Maurice White, the legendary founder and leader of the six-time Grammy-winning group Earth, Wind & Fire died Wednesday (Feb. 3) in his Los Angeles-area home. Formed in the late '60s, EWF -- as many called the group -- was influenced by White's background of being raised in the Memphis area and his work with Chicago music labels Chess & Okeh. Ear...

Yakima Packs Downtown to Salute Service People on Veterans Day [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

Bundled up against the chill and squinting in the sun, crowds lined up for 12 blocks along the Veterans Day parade route Wednesday in downtown Yakima. And they weren't disappointed. Marching bands, classic cars, dignitaries and numerous representatives of the U...