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
Win a VIP Meet-and-Greet With Creed’s Scott Stapp at the Old Warehouse in Zillah [CONTEST]
Open your arms wide, Yakima Valley: Grammy winner Scott Stapp of Creed is headed this way -- and 94.5 KATS-FM wants to make sure you get to hear his live-and-unplugged performance at Perham Hall in the Old Warehouse in Zillah on June 3.
We're giving away a pair of VIP passes that include a meet-and-greet for the winner...
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...
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...
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...
KATS Playlist — November 2015
Here's what we're listening to on 94.5 KATS this month.
KATS September 2015 Playlist
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KATS Playlist — July 2015
Here's what we're listening to this month on 94.5.
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.