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John McKay

I'm a 25-plus-year radio veteran with a passion for talk radio and democracy. I grew up in Tri-Cities and studied journalism at Whitworth University. I love sports, particularly the Green Bay Packers and NASCAR. I threw hammer and played college ball. I've been at Newstalk since 2005.
Search Continues For Missing Malaysian Airliner Carrying 239 Passengers
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Could $10-Dollar Computer Upgrade Have Helped Find Maylaysian Airliner?

By John McKay 4 weeks ago

According to the Washington Post, and the website Flyers Rights,  a relatively inexpensive computer upgrade could have possibly prevented the mass hysteria and confusion over finding the missing Malaysian Airliner.

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Eight Killed, Many Missing After Major Washington State Mudslide
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What Caused Massive Mudslide Blamed for 8 Deaths Northwest of Arlington?

By John McKay 4 weeks ago

With the death toll at least at 8, and over 100 people still classified as missing,  officials are searching to find the cause of the massive mudslide near Oso, WA. Pictured are members of the Langston family, who's home in Darrington was flooded by displaced river waters from the slide.  They're in one of a number of Red Cross Shelters.

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