Former MyNorthwest Content Editor

Dyer Oxley

Dyer Oxley was formerly a MyNorthwest.com Content Editor.

Does your car have one of the recalled Takata airbags?

Under pressure from the U.S. Department of transportation, Takata has admitted that its airbags are defective and has implemented a nationwide recall. The defect is blamed for six deaths.
11 years ago

New website devoted to downtown crime ‘seeks to engage community’

Downtown Seattle's new website offers users the ability to report crime and other concerns online.
11 years ago

A car thief who can’t drive stick

He pulled out his gun, threw the driver from the car, and could have sped away in a stolen Ford Mustang if not for one problem: the stick shift.
11 years ago

Prankster starts parody Polar Pioneer Twitter account

A Twitter account has quickly drawn followers, lampooning the Polar Pioneer moored in Seattle's waters.
11 years ago

Tribes, UW and governor take stands on fossil fuels

Washington Native American tribes, the University of Washington and Gov. Jay Inslee each tackled separate fossil fuel issues on Thursday.
11 years ago

Move aside officer, this is a job for a dog

Three violent robbers were tracked down by a dog in Seattle, Thursday morning, in less than 30 minutes.
11 years ago

Northbound Hwy 99 reopens after wrong-way driver collision

A driver traveled the wrong way on Highway 99 at the viaduct Friday morning, and collided with a motorcyclist. Only one lane is open to traffic at Atlantic Street.
11 years ago

They almost got away with it, but…

Two suspects in unrelated crimes almost got away with their thefts, if only they hadn't done one thing.
11 years ago

Alleged King County child molester goes on the run

The King County Sheriff's Office is on the hunt for an alleged child molester who skipped his court date.
11 years ago

Why you’re seeing so many ants and how to get rid of them

They're intrusive, they come in legions, and they're smelly. Get ready for the season of the ants, and know how to get rid of them.
11 years ago

Outdated transportation infrastructure, Panama Canal challenges for Tacoma economy

The U.S. Open is expected to draw spectators and more to the Tacoma area, with money to spend. But to spend that money, they have to be able to get there.
11 years ago

Does protesting Shell really make a difference?

With activists at Shell's Harbor Island doorway in Seattle, Tom Tangney and John Curley ask if it is worth it to protest when people will still drill for, and use oil.
11 years ago

Activists blockade Shell’s Seattle fuel transfer station

Activists have constructed a tripod at the entrance to Shell Oil's fuel transfer station in Seattle in an attempt to create a blockade.
11 years ago

Woodland Park elephants continue trip to Oklahoma

Elephants Chai and Bamboo are back on the road and heading to the Oklahoma City Zoo.
11 years ago

North Thurston High School shooter pleads not guilty

The alleged shooter in the April 27 North Thurston High School incident has pleaded not guilty to five charges.
11 years ago

Tacoma man shot after police respond to loud music complaint

A Tacoma police officer shot and killed a man after responding to a loud music complaint at his home.
11 years ago

Poor policies are harming young people entering the workforce

There are national policies that are making it more and more difficult for young people to enter the workforce, progress in their careers, and even get a decent education.
11 years ago

Everett auto shop trying to give away used car for charity

Everett's M&N Absolute Auto Repair is giving away a free car to a local do-gooder in need. Do you know anyone who could use a free car?
11 years ago

Can you identify woman who fell onto I-405 Friday?

Renton police do not know the identity of the woman who dropped onto the I-405 freeway during the Friday morning commute. Can you help identify her?
11 years ago

Take your kids to the park…and leave them there

Free-range parents will gather their kids on Saturday, May 9, and leave them there. Jason Rantz discusses the risky style of parenting with one free-range dad and his son.
11 years ago

Bad smell prompts evacuation at Edmonds Community College

A noxious odor caused Snohomish Hall at Edmonds Community College to be evacuated.
11 years ago

Seattle police chief responds to statement that May Day response was ‘idiotic’

Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O'Toole said she was "shocked" and "disappointed" at a councilmember's comment that police May Day response was "idiotic."
11 years ago

Former teacher says job is tough, but not enough to walk out

One former middle school teacher tells David Boze that while she agrees teachers in Seattle and Washington should not walk out, the job isn't as easy as he says it is.
11 years ago

Seattle police captain says May Day was ‘unlike anything I had seen before’

Seattle Police Captain Chris Fowler notes that this year's anarchist riot was different than in past years, with more people aiming to commit acts of violence.
11 years ago