Former MyNorthwest Content Editor

Dyer Oxley

Dyer Oxley was formerly a MyNorthwest.com Content Editor.

Does spirituality make better, more successful children?

KIRO Radio's Tom and Curley ponder a new book that proposes spirituality makes better children.
12 years ago

Ocean blob is a ‘bad deal of weather cards’ for the Northwest

The blob could be the cause of unseasonably warm temperatures and hurting Washington's snow pack.
12 years ago

Is removing tips, adding surchage in Seattle restaurants the right move?

Some Seattle restaurants are removing tips and replacing them with a new fee.
12 years ago

Report: Tunnel project keeps within budget, but that’s not the whole story

Within budget, not on time, and partners need to play well together to get the job done. The tale of Bertha and Seattle's waterfront tunnel continues.
12 years ago

Seattle launches customized policing plans for 55 neighborhoods

Seattle's police have a crime reduction plan custom-made for 55 neighborhoods and they want you to follow along.
12 years ago

State lawmakers allowed to accept free US Open tickets

Washington's legislators have been granted permission by the state's ethics board to accept free tickets to the US Open golf tournament, despite the state policy on accepting gifts.
12 years ago

Teachers walk out to send message to Olympia

Teachers across Washington walked out of their classrooms Wednesday to send a message to Olympia.
12 years ago

Ron Upshaw considering life without cable

In light of some airwaves going up for bid, Ron considers cutting his cable service and trying to use other services to watch TV.
12 years ago

William Shatner wants Seattle’s water; proposes pipeline

Actor William Shatner proposes to build a pipeline from someplace, such as Seattle, to help solve California's drought problem.
12 years ago

Seattle council shoots down elephant bill

The Seattle City Council voted down an ordinance to halt the move of Woodland Park Zoo's elephants after the council chamber was filled with yelling activists.
12 years ago

Woman shot in the head while watching street fight

A Sunday morning street fight turned bloody when one man fired a gun and hit a bystander.
12 years ago

Pay cut is temporary for Gravity Payment’s CEO

Gravity Payment's CEO took a pay cut to cover the $70,000 minimum wage at his company. But Dori Monson finds out that the CEO's pay cut is only temporary.
12 years ago

Dori Monson gets fashion advice before Emerald Downs’ opening weekend

Former Emerald Downs owner Ron Crockett talks with KIRO Radio's Dori Monson about the history of the Emerald Downs horse racing track, and also gives Dori some fashion advice.
12 years ago

When crows aren’t in Bothell they’re dive bombing Don’s son

Don chats with Professor John Marzluff about the problem he faces with crows attacking his young son.
12 years ago

911 call was dropped as airplane ascended from Sea-Tac

The Alaska Airlines baggage handler who fell asleep in the cargo hold of an airplane tried to call 911, but didn't get across too much information before losing reception.
12 years ago

Gravity Payment worker celebrates $70K salary

Boorman was making $41,000 and received an instant pay bump to $50,000 which will rise to $70,000 over the next three years. David Boze is skeptical of the $70,000 raise for a few reasons.
12 years ago

Snohomish council member called a racist in ongoing conflict

Snohomish City Council member Dave Somers was accused of a racist joke at a Tribal luncheon by the county executive. The Tribe, however, doesn't agree.
12 years ago

Seahawks GM calls out 12th Man in an effort to raise autism awareness

On Wednesday, Dori talked with John Schneider, general manager of the Seahawks, about raising autism awareness, Russell Wilson's baseball aspirations, and how to nab signed Seahawks gear.
12 years ago