John McKay - 97 Rock

Been doing radio since 1986, 1981 if you count college. Have three wonderful older daughters, Whitney, Lindsay and Haily, and three great grandkids. Two kids still at home with Angela and I (wifey), Dhylan and Harley. Standout students and athletes. We're into football, sports, NASCAR. we keep busy with kid's sports and activities!

COVID-19 Deaths Climb to 5 in Tri-Cities — Benton-Franklin Counties

The number of deaths related to the COVID-19 virus in the Tri-Cities area has climbed to 5 as of Friday, March 27th.
The Benton Franklin Health District reports the following data as of Friday afternoon:
Confirmed cases in Benton County 42, Franklin County 10
Probable Cases BC 12, FC 9
Negative Tests BC…

Inslee ‘Hints’ Stay At Home Might be Extended Beyond 2 Weeks

Inslee says some positive signs so far from Stay At Home and other efforts. The rest of his press briefing did not bring much reassurance.

2 Area Nursing Home Workers Test Positive for COVID-19

Also, 2 more residents at the Bonaventure Senior Living Center in Richland have tested positive.

Would-Be Missionary ‘Marauder’ Sought in Pasco

Police are asking anyone near the scene who has a Ring or other video doorbell to check their footage for suspect vehicle.

Reward Offered For Six Escaped Yakima Jail Inmates

Authorities have said if they suspect any are headed towards Tri-Cities, the six who are still being sought are now being chased also by US Marshals.

Suspicious Kennewick Blaze Started in a Bucket, Say Cops

Sounds weird, but fire investigators found blaze began in a 'bucket', then spread.

Pasco City Council Takes More Steps to Deal with COVID-19

The Pasco City Council took a couple of steps to help businesses and citizens deal with the COVID-19 issue on Monday.
During a special workshop session the council took the following actions:
"The Council ratified several emergency orders made by Mayor Saul Martinez on Friday, per the Pasco Muni…

Legislators Demand Gov. Veto Plastic Bag Ban Due to COVID-19

Plastic bag ban passed, was due to go into effect next January 1. Now a new wrinkle.

Employment Security Waives Job Search Requirement–COVID

You may have seen people posting on social media about when they went to WorkSource, they ran into a roadblock, namely the required job search requirements---when they are expecting to come back to original job when this subsides.

No TP? DON’T Flush Wipes, Paper Towels Say Sanitation Experts

You may not realize it, but even those 'woven' or quilted TP brands are designed to dissolve easily and are flimsy compared to wipes and paper towels.

EXACTLY What’s ‘Banned’ During COVID Stay-At-Home?

At first glance it doesn't appear there's a lot more added--many things already closed anyway.

Schools Remind Parents About Free Meal Programs

The Grab and Go program continues.