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 daily newsletter.
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, transportation, local government, and the region's pop culture community (he argues the Northwest 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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Technology
Redmond tech company is part of the battle against Russia's censorship
As Russia invaded Ukraine in February, it also spurred a battle for information, waged with censorship and state-controlled media. A journalist could face prison time if they go against the state's official narrative, like calling it a war instead of a "s
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Abortion issue comes just in time for the 8th District toss up: Today So Far
Washington's 8th Congressional District is considered a toss up between the Democrat incumbent and Republican challengers. Could the abortion issue influence the v
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Western Washington's trashy problem: Today So Far
The trash is piling high in western Washington. Here's why. Also, the homeless encampment at Seattle's Woodland Park has been cleared. One person hopes this indicates a new city policy. And a Port Orchard man pleads guilty to a charges related to the January 6 insurrection. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 11, 2022.
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Is working from home good for the environment?: Today So Far
Working from home may not be as good for the environment as we initially thought. That heavily depends on us. Also, why is it taking so long to get body cameras for the King County Sheriff's Office? This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 10, 2022.
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The cold, Covid, and the bird flu: Today So Far
The Northwest's cold, rainy weather is not going anywhere, anytime soon. Colds are back. Covid is surging again. And while we're at it, the bird flu has arrived. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 9, 2022.
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Bless you! NW allergies and climate change: Today So Far
Allergies are expected to get more severe in the years ahead as climate change progresses and gives more time for pollen to spread. Also, the much-needed battery industry will soon have a Washington-powered boost thanks to a new operation in Moses Lake. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 5, 2022.
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Washington reacts to Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade leak: Today So Far
On Monday evening, the U.S. Supreme Court's draft opinion on Roe v. Wade was leaked. On Tuesday, Washington reacted and spoke up. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 4, 2022.
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Has smoking fentanyl been legal this whole time?!: Today So Far
Federal Way is considering a new local law that will make smoking fentanyl in public illegal. Isn't that already illegal? Meanwhile, a group of Washingtonians are working to get Initiative 1922 on the ballot. It aims to decriminalize all drugs in Washington state. And Edmonds is considering a new law that will make public camping illegal. Here's how. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 3, 2022.
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What's the incentive for police officers in western Washington?: Today So Far
As neighboring cities recruit new police officers, Seattle continues to discuss how it will attract officers to serve the city. Also, Northwest power companies have new plans that will hit your wallet. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 2, 2022.
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Seattle rent shot up how much?!: Today So Far
Why Seattle rents have gone up 29% in a year. Also: Navigating politics and generational divides in the Vietnamese-American community. And kids get a pretty "cool" and "slimy" look at how conservation works in Washington. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for April 28, 2022.