Background
McKay, Floyd John was born on October 18, 1935 in Bottineau, North Dakota, United States. Son of Harold S. and Maude (Steinmeier) McKay.
McKay, Floyd John was born on October 18, 1935 in Bottineau, North Dakota, United States. Son of Harold S. and Maude (Steinmeier) McKay.
Bachelor, Linfield College, 1957. Master of Arts, University Maryland, 1990. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1995.
Reporter, Springfield (Oregon) News, 1958-1960; reporter, The Oregon Statesman, Salem, 1960-1970; news analyst, Station Keep Growing Wiser-television, Portland, Oregon, 1970-1986; administrative assistant to governor, State of Oregon, Salem, 1987-1989; senior fellow, The East-West Center, Honolulu, 1989; associate professor journalism, Western Washington U., Bellingham, since 1990. Member steering committee Reporters' Committee for Freedom of the Press, Washington, 1980-1987. Consultant Center for Foreign Journalists, Washington, 1989-1990.
Trustee Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon, 1972-1978, The Catlin Gabel School, Portland, 1976-1981. Member Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Dixie Ann Johnson, March 29, 1957. Children: Karen LaFollette McKay, David Scott.