Dyer Oxley

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Website: http://mynorthwest.com/

Dyer Oxley was formerly a MyNorthwest.com Content Editor.

Seattle is one of the worst cities to drive in

Seattle ranks as the seventh worst city to drive in, according to seven experts crunching some numbers. This puts the city in the company of LA and New York.
5 years ago

Report: More donors shying away from controversial Rep. Matt Shea

Another round of large corporate donors are saying they will no longer donate to controversial Washington State Representative Matt Shea.
5 years ago

Seattle Catholic community welcomes new archbishop this week

The Archdiocese of Seattle is getting its sixth Archbishop this week -- Paul Etienne -- who will oversee the region's Catholic community.
5 years ago

Seattle homeless families left with few options for housing

I've encountered a few instances of parents panhandling with children at Seattle grocery stores. If they wanted, couldn't they get shelter if they asked? Having children only complicates matters if you're homeless.
5 years ago

Seattle slow to adopt scooters, company aims to speed things up

As Seattle slowly mulls over the issue of allowing scooters on city streets, sharing companies are attempting to drum up public support for scooter shares.
5 years ago

What will they do now that Jay Inslee is running for governor again?

A handful of Washington officials were ready to run for governor if Jay Inslee continued his presidential campaign. They respond now that plans changed.
5 years ago

Rob McKenna: Newest Confederate monument argument likely won’t work

The latest debate over Confederate monuments is in Norfolk, Virginia -- with a new argument. But you don't have to go far to find such statues locally.
5 years ago

Seattle commute: 10 best cities for that daily drive into the city

The Seattle commute can be considered a downside of living in the Puget Sound region. But drivers from these cities suffer a little bit less.
5 years ago

Boeing to hire hundreds of temp employees for 737 MAX

Boeing plans to hire hundreds of temporary workers to help get grounded 737 MAXs back into the air after sitting for months.
5 years ago

Judge overturns reinstatement of Seattle police officer Adley Shepherd

A Superior Court judge overruled the reinstatement of controversial Seattle officer Adley Shepherd, initially fired for punching a handcuffed woman.
5 years ago

McKenna: Going behind the public charge immigration controversy

The latest immigration controversy spurred by the Trump administration centers on the issue of "public charge." But what does that actually mean?
5 years ago

Driver caught playing Pokemon Go on 8 phones along Washington hwy

Washington State Patrol responded to a driver on the side of the road near Sea-Tac, but found no emergency. Instead, a rather intense game of Pokemon Go.
5 years ago

More scooter share companies rolling into Washington cities

Tacoma is primed for a scooter share competition with many companies aiming to get onto city streets. But Seattle remains slow to adopt scooters.
5 years ago

Who firefighters and police favor for Seattle City Council

The Seattle Fire Fighters Union has released its endorsements for Seattle City Council. Some police officers have also hinted at who they support.
5 years ago

What to know about Aurora Bridge work and weekend traffic

After rainy weather delays, WSDOT crews will attempt to work on Seattle's Aurora Bridge this August, which will prompt traffic to snarl.
5 years ago

What negative Italian press could mean for Boeing 787

A frightening incident in Italy has put Boeing back into negative headlines. But Boeing is not likely at fault, according to one expert.
5 years ago

Smash and splash: Car crashes into pool at North Seattle LA Fitness

A car smashed through a glass door and into a pool at a North Seattle LA Fitness, prompting the gym's closure for the day.
5 years ago

Council votes to overturn Mayor Durkan’s veto of soda tax restrictions

The Seattle City Council voted Monday to override Mayor Jenny Durkan's recent veto of their soda tax legislation.
5 years ago

How VoteWa debuted in King, Pierce Counties

Two neighboring Washington counties experienced the debut of VoteWa in very different ways. King County reports a few flaws.
5 years ago

Whatcom deputies respond to murder-suicide over medical costs

A murder-suicide near Ferndale was reportedly spurred by ongoing medical issues that the couple could not afford to pay for.
5 years ago

A respect caucus? Small group of politicians fighting divisive culture

The Congressional Civility and Respect Caucus is still new, but it has been working to counter toxic, divisive politics in Washington D.C.
5 years ago

Uber, Lyft use data to argue that rideshares do not affect local traffic

Rideshares Uber and Lyft provided a peek into their private data to argue that their cars do not significantly add to traffic in cities like Seattle.
5 years ago

Brienne: The rags to riches dragon tale in Renton

It's a rags to riches dragon tale in Renton. One of Renton's three dragons has not had an official home for years -- until now.
5 years ago

Debate: Are hate crime numbers really on the rise?

A debate has emerged as people criticize hate crime reports. Are hate crimes really on the rise? Or is this whole debate missing a bigger point?
5 years ago