Former MyNorthwest Content Editor

Dyer Oxley

Dyer Oxley was formerly a MyNorthwest.com Content Editor.

Tim Eyman turns in signatures for most ‘destructive initiative yet’

Critics say Tim Eyman's latest campaign could place legislators in a tough position if passed later this year: lower taxes or a change to the constitution.
11 years ago

Smoking ban in Seattle parks takes effect with minimal punishment

It's the first day of Seattle's new park smoking ban. Violators won't be fined, however.
11 years ago

Brush fire slows Monday morning commute on northbound I-5 near Boeing Field

A brush fire closed two right lanes of I-5 near Boeing Field, slowing the Monday morning commute.
11 years ago

Seattle police close robbery case with 13-year-old suspect

Despite covering their faces, two teens' chances of getting away with armed robbery were slim after the victims recognized them from school.
11 years ago

Rob McKenna: Life in prison might be better than death penalty for Christopher Monfort

KIRO Radio political analyst Rob McKenna explains why some lawyers prefer life in prison sentences instead of the death penalty, and why that might be part of considerations for the Monfort case.
11 years ago

Salmonella outbreak reported after people cuddle, kiss chickens

Chickens have caused a Salmonella outbreak across multiple U.S. states, including Washington, leading the CDC to recommend not cuddling with your chickens.
11 years ago

Washington’s budget breaks down in Olympia in wake of governor signing it

Republicans accuse Democrats of going back on their word, while Democrats may be divided on how to finish the budget in Olympia.
11 years ago

Kayaktivists promise protests if Shell oil rig returns

Five out of 21 kayaktivists were cited for violating the Coast Guard's safety zone as the Noble Discoverer left Everett Tuesday morning. One activist said this is not the end of local resistance.
11 years ago

Are Seattle police resisting a change in culture?

Two Seattle officers are under investigation for controversial comments made during a recent de-escalation training.
11 years ago

How bad is the air after a fireworks show?

A new study from NOAA shows when and how long air pollution spikes around fireworks shows in July.
11 years ago

Superintendent: Legislature still in contempt of court

Washington State Superintendent Randy Dorn argues that despite a budget being completed, it falls short of the state's education responsibilities.
11 years ago

Officials shoot down kayaktivists’ claim that Shell failed Everett departure

Kayaktivists were quick to claim Shell's Noble Discoverer failed its exit from Everett Monday morning, but Shell maintains a different account.
11 years ago

Tech transplants may be changing the standards for cooling off

As the Northwest heats up and tech transplants move to Seattle, air conditioning is moving from being a luxury to the norm.
11 years ago

McKenna: Speaker of the House holding transportation package hostage

Washington's legislators continue to face a budget deadline that, if not met, will furlough thousands of public employees and stall state services.
11 years ago

Supreme Court upholds key component of Obamacare

Another big victory was delivered for President Obama's health care law after the Supreme Court upheld a key component of the Affordable Care Act.
11 years ago

Is this your stuff? Seattle police detectives would like to know

Seattle police are asking locals to come forward to claim a massive amount of stolen loot recovered this week.
11 years ago

Is this the work of an artist or criminal on Bainbridge Island?

Why has this orange block divided Bainbridge Island? Tom and Curley go head-to-head over whether the mysterious paint job is art, or a crime.
11 years ago

Tech expert says privacy issue remains, but advancements coming for body cams

The former chief technology officer for the City of Seattle discusses what tech could be coming to local law enforcement, such as body cams and the resulting video.
11 years ago

Is this the most annoying restaurant trend today?

Tom and Curley are at odds over proper dining etiquette and cannot agree over what one food writer calls, "the most annoying restaurant trend happening today."
11 years ago

Boeing employees dealt drugs using company’s instant messaging service

Police records indicate that Boeing employees used the company's own instant messaging program to organize drug deals for controlled substances such as morphine and Adderall.
11 years ago

Dori says car prowls are byproduct of poor Seattle politics

In the wake of weekend car prowls during the Mariners game, Dori Monson weighs in, saying that Seattle wants prowlers who will vote for the political elite.
11 years ago

Seattle’s stab alley: Two months after mass arrests in 9.5 blocks

The city has implemented new tactics to combat crime in downtown Seattle. But some regulars are still noticing problems along "stab alley."
11 years ago

Husband kidnaps wife’s boyfriend in Queen Anne

An intervention went bad after a husband abducted his wife's boyfriend in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood this weekend.
11 years ago

Why the Charleston massacre is news and Chicago shootings aren’t

KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney and John Curley discuss how much racism should be focused on in the wake of the Charleston shooting, as opposed to the frequency of shootings in America.
11 years ago