Former MyNorthwest Content Editor

Dyer Oxley

Dyer Oxley was formerly a MyNorthwest.com Content Editor.

Video: Widow of randomly-shot, killed Federal Way man asks for justice

Adam Guiterriez was the third man to be shot in 48 hours in Federal Way. The navy vet had a lot ahead of him. Now his widow is asking for help and justice for he husband's senseless death.
10 years ago

Video: Seattle police chase man who stole ambulance for a joy ride

After jumping out of a downtown hotel window, a man stole a Seattle ambulance and led police on a chase through town.
10 years ago

Wife of missing WSDOT worker issues statement as search continues

It is believed that a WSDOT employee drove his vehicle off the lower deck of the Hood Canal Bridge Monday, breaking through the barrier at the edge of the bridge.
10 years ago

Is Seattle’s gun tax really a misguided punishment tax?

Ron Upshaw says that the idea of addressing gun violence is something everyone can get behind, but Seattle's gun tax approach is "ham-handed."
10 years ago

One Reed brother has been taken into custody; second brother still on the loose

One of two Reed brothers on the run turned himself into authorities in California on Monday. The other brother remains on the loose.
10 years ago

Des Moines police arrest 13 year old in relation to murder case

Des Moines police had already arrested 14- and 15-year-old boys in relation to a murder. Now they have a third suspect who is a 13 year old.
10 years ago

How will Expedia’s move into Seattle affect traffic?

Expedia is crafting its plans to move from Bellevue to Seattle and bring thousands of employees with it to Magnolia. Additional consideration is being taken for the added traffic and transit.
10 years ago

Count your blessings: Don’s advice on mourning and grief

Death is a fact of life, but it is still painful. Don O'Neill has advice on grieving and pain from his own life experience.
10 years ago

Would you ride Pronto! around Seattle for free?

Pronto! is attempting to draw in more members through 24 hours of free rides.
10 years ago

Seattle breaks another hot weather record

With a high of 84 on Friday, May 13, Seattle breaks a few more hot-weather records.
10 years ago

Bertha stops for a break under Seattle

After working around the clock since April 29, Bertha and its crews are taking the weekend off. The machine sits idle under downtown Seattle.
10 years ago

Bellevue contests reports of lead in elementary school water

Bellevue is protesting news reports that state its schools still have fixtures with excessive lead in the water, and is attempting to set the record straight.
10 years ago

Mystery turkey reported in West Seattle

West Seattle residents are reporting sightings of a wild turkey roaming the streets. But Seattle officials note that it is rather odd for such wildlife to wander the city. Where did this bird come from?
10 years ago

Seattle CEO pushing for $28 minimum wage, only pays $9

Nick Hanauer is a venture capitalist who wants to pay workers far more than the current minimum wage. Jason Rantz notes that he doesn't even pay his own workers $15 an hour.
10 years ago

#DearDeanKelly protest occupies Seattle University office; demands dean’s resignation

Seattle University students have occupied a lobby at the Matteo Ricci College and have demanded the resignation of its dean, citing oppression and objections to its curriculum.
10 years ago

City of Seattle keeping quiet on how much it collected from first gun taxes

Seattle collected its first round of gun taxes, but the city won't give any information about the returns. That could be because there isn't much to report.
10 years ago

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says city is ‘stepping up big time’ for the housing market

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray explains how the city is creating affordable housing in the long run. KIRO Radio's Colleen O'Brien says we need it now.
10 years ago

Video: Seattle police release car prowl PSA

The Seattle Police Department has produced a new PSA aimed at getting Seattleites to lock up and not leave valuables in their car. It shows how fast a thief can break into your car.
10 years ago

Paying for it: Seattle cops using their own money to get the job done

Seattle Det. Scotty Bach was caught on camera saying he has purchased plane tickets for people in need to fly out of town. That comes as no surprise to Det. Ron Smith who says cops regularly open their own wallets on the job.
10 years ago

Battle of the bros.: Phoenix Jones to take on brother in MMA fight

Seattle's superhero Phoenix Jones will take on his own brother, Caros Fodor, in a mixed martial arts cage match in Everett. The brothers reportedly do not get along.
10 years ago

Marijuana, driving and fatalities: Putting it into perspective

A recent study notes that fatalities involving marijuana have doubled in Washington since legalization. One local scientist helps put that into perspective for Ron and Don.
10 years ago

Another sexual assault reported in Seattle’s U-District

A recent sexual assault in Seattle's University District is similar to other recent reports in the same area. Seattle police are investigating.
10 years ago

Are Northshore teachers already planning to strike next year?

This education analyst argues that Washington students are more likely to suffer from a teachers strike than anywhere else in the nation. Teachers in one local school district have already mentioned the word "strike" when negotiations hadn't even started.
10 years ago

Dori calls Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s China trip hypocritical

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray will visit China to promote business. Dori Monson wonders why the mayor banned travel to states hostile to LGBTQ rights but will go to a nation that is worse when it comes to gay rights.
10 years ago