Former MyNorthwest Content Editor

Dyer Oxley

Dyer Oxley was formerly a MyNorthwest.com Content Editor.

Donald Trump supporters draw a crowd at UW demonstration

Young Donald Trump supporters came to the University of Washington, with a "wall" to show their support of the presumptive Republican nominee for president. Other students expressed their disagreements.
10 years ago

Why Washington Republican Chris Vance cannot support Trump

Chris Vance is deep into Washington politics and the state's Republican Party. He's now coming out and affirming that he cannot support Donald Trump as a Republican president. This is why as well as his advice for conflicted party members.
10 years ago

Jada meets Red: Ron and Don effort helps 8-year-old girl

KIRO Radio's Ron and Don help Jada Holloway raise enough money to purchase a service dog, and now that effort is paying off. Not to mention, it's also produced a new friend.
10 years ago

Why Donald Trump is skipping Seattle for a Lynden rally

Donald Trump's Washington visit almost included a stop in Seattle. One state senator alleges King County denied permits for the event. But officials argue otherwise. What happened?
10 years ago

Gov. Inslee’s plan to ‘keep Trump out didn’t work’

Washington Governor Jay Inslee joins minority organizations in an anti-Donald Trump press conference in Seattle.
10 years ago

Perfect running mate for Hillary Clinton could be found right here in Washington

Conservative icon Michael Medved has a suggestion for Democrat Hillary Clinton - who to pick as a running mate that would help her win the presidential election. And that suggestion is sourced right here in Washington.
10 years ago

Man flees cops with monkey on his back – literally

A speeding driver crashed his car in Burien and when cops caught up with him, it turned out he was up to some monkey business.
10 years ago

A voice from the streets about how to solve homelessness

Jeff Lilley, president of the Union Gospel Mission has a few thoughts about homelessness in Seattle, and the tactics the city is currently trying.
10 years ago

Owner of Seattle’s Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop speaks out about controversy

Ian Eisenberg owns Uncle Ike's which has been caught up in a few controversies around Seattle's Central District. He speaks about the protests of his business, his critics and moving forward.
10 years ago

Medved: Trump is worse than Hillary Clinton for president

Donald Trump has become the presumptive Republican nominee for president to the chagrin of Conservative radio host Michael Medved who argues that he is worse than Hillary Clinton. Not only that, there may be someone who can jump in and ensure a Trump victory.
10 years ago

Gentrification in Seattle’s Central District about more than pot shop

Seattle hip-hop artist Draze explains the issue of gentrification in Seattle's Central District and why it is about more than a controversial pot shop.
10 years ago

Sinkhole appears in Roosevelt neighborhood not far from another historic site

A sinkhole in Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhood developed 50 feet above the newly constructed light rail tunnel, and is not far from another historic sinkhole that was much bigger.
10 years ago

Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones wonders if May Day riots could have been stopped years ago

Seattle's superhero Phoenix Jones has dealt with the marchers in the annual May Day marches that usually turn into riots. He has a few thoughts on who they are and what the city should do about them.
10 years ago

Seattle detective speaks candidly about increase in car thefts this year

A Seattle police detective offers a sobering look into car thefts in town from his own experience on the street. And he imparts some advice to car owners in town.
10 years ago

Seattle police prepared for May Day, anarchist march

May Day in Seattle has become known, not for the workers' rights marches, but more for anarchists rioting causing increased police presence in downtown and Capitol Hill.
10 years ago

Bertha begins again: Boring machine is moving toward viaduct

Bertha began boring toward the Alaskan Way Viaduct at 9 a.m. Friday.
10 years ago

Seattle cyclists angered over city’s latest bike plan

Seattle's latest bike plan nixes much of downtown's future bicycle projects, much to the chagrin of local cyclists — some of whom are blaming the mayor.
10 years ago

Seattle mayor proposes funding plan with new taxes to pay for more police

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has proposed a funding plan with increases to certain local taxes to pay for the addition of 200 police officers.
10 years ago

Why fugitives should not flee to Mexico to escape the law

While fleeing to Mexico sometimes works in the movies, it's unlikely to work well for the Reed brothers currently on the run and accused of murdering an Arlington couple.
10 years ago

Seattle taking away parking during viaduct closure

WSDOT plans to take away parking along these key streets while the Alaskan Way Viaduct is closed for two weeks. And that's not all that's planned during the closure.
10 years ago

Mixed messages: Did Seattle police get a ‘stand down’ order for RVs?

Seattle officials have repeatedly said that police have not been told to not enforce certain laws when it comes to homeless issues. But some Seattleites say that's not the message they get from police officers.
10 years ago

Alternate routes to avoid when Seattle’s viaduct closes for 2 weeks

Some roads and freeways will be worse hit than others when Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for two weeks. Some drivers will experience 50 percent longer trips, and that's not all.
10 years ago

Seattle teacher gets her job back after being fired last summer

A judge has overturned a school district decision to fire a Seattle teacher who broke rules on a school-funded trip to New Orleans. The teacher consumed alcohol and a male student groped a female while on the trip.
10 years ago

Bellevue football club president is ‘insulted’ over ‘outrageous’ investigation

Bellevue Wolverines Football Club President John Connors calls the recent investigation into the district's high school football program 'outrageous" and "insulting," and says investigators targeted black students.
10 years ago