Former MyNorthwest Content Editor

Dyer Oxley

Dyer Oxley was formerly a MyNorthwest.com Content Editor.

A ‘thank you’ for Ron and Don

Ron and Don got a thank you card, and a drawing, from a little girl they helped on air. Now, Jada Holloway is shopping for a service dog.
11 years ago

Deadly storm flushes sewage into Seattle’s waterways

Heavy rains means heavy runoff making its way into bodies of water around Seattle. But that's not all that's making its way into area lakes and the Puget Sound.
11 years ago

Express toll lanes slowing weekend traffic on I-405

Weekend trips on I-405 are taking a bit longer with the new express toll lanes. WSDOT has a few guesses as to why.
11 years ago

Northwest ski resorts readying for season openings

Some mountain slopes are opening, while others remain waiting for enough snow. Where can you carve down a hill?
11 years ago

Plan B: Eyman brings new initiative, and ice cream, to Olympia

Tim Eyman has filed for a new initiative as a "plan B" to his I-1366 facing legal scrutiny. He promoted the new proposal by offering Governor Jay Inslee a bowl of ice cream.
11 years ago

Washington rep.: ‘Utterly irresponsible’ to let Syrian refugees into state

The debate continues over whether the United States should accept Syrian refugees, and Washington Republican State Representative Jay Rodne is adding his local voice to the conversation.
11 years ago

King Co. Sheriff asks off-duty officers to carry guns, extra mags after Paris attacks

King County Sheriff John Urquhart has instructed off-duty deputies to carry their sidearm with extra magazine after the Paris attacks.
11 years ago

Rick Steves says to ‘keep on traveling’ in response to terrorism

Local travel personality Rick Steves took to his Facebook page after the Paris tragedy. Citing America's gun violence problem, he offered some advice to fight terrorism: keep traveling.
11 years ago

No boys allowed: Bainbridge Island teacher imposes ban on popular activity

Boys are not allowed to play with Legos in this Bainbridge Island kindergarten class.
11 years ago

John Curley has tough questions over paid paternity leave in King County

King County is considering giving employees 12 weeks of paternity leave. The issue prompted some hardball questions from John Curley.
11 years ago

Does paying for tickets make you a bigger Seahawks fan?

Tom and Curley go head-to-head over who is the biggest football fan. Is it more about an emotional or financial investment?
11 years ago

Students march for free tuition at Washington colleges

The Million Student March will take place at Western Washington University and South Seattle College, with students demanding free tuition. Rantz isn't among them.
11 years ago

Ron: Harsh ramifications for online gambling in Washington are foolish

Ron Upshaw wants Washington to legalize online fantasy gaming, where the law places the action as a class C felony.
11 years ago

Dori: Libraries waste $9K on bike stations

King County Libraries are adding bike-repair stations to nine of their branches. Dori Monson calls it "insanity."
11 years ago

Major rain and wind to hit the Northwest this week

The National Weather Service is issuing a heads up to the Puget Sound region for heavy rain and wind expected this week.
11 years ago

Fight over discrimination case isn’t over for Washington florist

As the case of a Washington florist and her gay customers is appealed, both parties recently spoke out about their positions. The florist added her take on the Dori Monson Show.
11 years ago

A tip for Seattle parents dropping kids off at school

A Northwest mom is breaking her silence on a frustrating parenting issue in classic passive-aggressive Seattle style.
11 years ago

November snow raises questions over ski season

People are talking about snow. But does it mean we can hit the slopes this season?
11 years ago

Will developers bite at the carrot Seattle has at the end of its stick?

The Seattle City Council approved one part of its grand bargain to create affordable housing, but some members want even stronger action.
11 years ago

Seattle Pacific University overturns controversial Veterans Day decision

Seattle Pacific University has changed its mind and will not ban the American flag and the pledge of allegiance during a Veterans Day ceremony in the campus chapel.
11 years ago

Saving Washington’s ailing cities could require pop-culture makeover

Tom and Curley have advice for Aberdeen's new 23-year-old mayor on how to revitalize the town - but will it be the same Aberdeen locals love?
11 years ago

Cost of new Seattle, King County levies could weigh heavily on homeowners

After the passing of the Move Seattle levy, Dori received an email from a listener who claims she has been taxed out of her Ballard home and will be forced to sell.
11 years ago

Dave Ross interviews President Obama about the Affordable Care Act

Dave Ross interviewed President Barack Obama in the Oval Office about the Affordable Care Act, but got in a few extra questions - including some advice for the Seattle Seahawks.
11 years ago

Dave Ross on his trip to DC and interviewing President Obama

News junkies have to wait until Friday morning to hear Dave Ross' interview with President Obama, but the Ron and Don Show got a quick preview Thursday evening, and the story behind Ross' big scoop of the day.
11 years ago