Dyer Oxley
Online Editor/Producer
About
Dyer Oxley joined KUOW as a web editor in 2020, handling day-to-day upkeep of the station’s website while providing editorial oversight. He also helms KUOW’s Today So Far newsletter, an insightful daily roundup of what KUOW is reporting ... so far.
A newspaper reporter at heart, Dyer came to KUOW via various Seattle-area media — spanning talk radio, podcasts, and TV — where he covered the emerging opioid epidemic, Washington’s evolving transportation/traffic, and local government/politics. But his passion is reporting on pop culture (and what he calls the “geekonomy”) especially in the Northwest which he argues is one of the nerdiest places on the planet. You can count on him to keep up on the region’s many comic cons, science and entertainment news.
Location: Pacific Northwest
Languages: English, Limited Klingon and Vulcan
Stories
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Politics
Democrats compete for endorsements in race for Washington's 6th district
The race for Washington's 6th Congressional District is not just a competition to represent the region in Congress, it's a competition for local endorsements as Democrats garner the backing from different corners of their party.
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Health
Washington state reduces isolation period for Covid from 5 days to 1
Washington’s Department of Health announced Monday that people experiencing covid symptoms only need to isolate for 24-hours or until their health improves. Previous guidelines from the state and CDC recommended people stay home for at least five days to stop the spread of the disease.
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Arts & Life
Seattle cherry blossoms are nearing peak bloom 2024
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Government
Longtime Washington powerhouse politician Frank Chopp is stepping down
Frank Chopp will not run for re-election in 2024, ending a nearly 30-year legislative career in Washington, which includes time as the longest-running House speaker in state history.
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Health
King County's top health officer, Dr. Jeff Duchin, is stepping down after 30 years
Dr. Jeff Duchin, the health officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, will step down from the high-profile role later this year. Duchin announced Wednesday that he will retire on July 1, 2024.
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Government
King County Sheriff questions constitutionality of Burien's camping ban
King County and its Sheriff's Office are raising questions about Burien's ban on public camping and are asking a federal court for answers. Until they get those answers, deputies won't be enforcing the ban.
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Sports
Former Seahawk, and Bronco, Russell Wilson is headed to a new team
Six days after former Seahawk Russell Wilson was let go from the Denver Broncos, the quarterback is already slated to play for a new NFL team.
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Environment
El Niño is 'on the wane.' What is in the forecast for Washington?
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Environment
An invasive species, on San Juan Island?
Officials with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife say that an invasive species was "almost certainly" placed in local waters in violation of state law.
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Government
Tukwila is swelling with asylum-seekers. What can be done?
When asylum-seekers began showing up at the door of Tukwila's Riverton Park United Methodist Church last year, Rev. Jan Bolerjack felt it was the church's duty to care for them. But as the situation worsened over the months, the reverend said it's now more than one church, in one Washington town, can handle.