Amy Radil

Tim Burgess Won't Seek Mayor's Office

Amy Radil — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:55:40 +0000

Seattle City Council Member Tim Burgess is stepping down as a mayoral candidate. His disclosure came as the filing deadline loomed for the November election. Burgess said he won’t yet endorse anyone. But he said he’s leaving the race to make it easier for another candidate to unseat incumbent Mayor Mike McGinn.

Lottery For Pot Retailers Draws Criticism

Amy Radil — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:47:51 +0000

A random drawing: That’s how the Washington State Liquor Control Board proposes choosing applicants for marijuana retail licenses. And it’s drawing major criticism from existing medical marijuana providers.

DEA Letters "Tap The Brakes" On Legal Marijuana

Amy Radil — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:36:34 +0000

Two weeks ago the federal Drug Enforcement Administration sent cease and desist letters to 11 medical marijuana dispensaries in Seattle. It was the first notable enforcement action in Washington since recreational marijuana was legalized last year. Federal officials say it won’t be the last.

King County Wants Derailed Death Penalty Case Back On Track

Amy Radil — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:45:10 +0000

The Washington Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in the case of the Christmas Eve murders of six people in Carnation in 2007.

The central issue in this case is when prosecutors should consider the strength of the evidence against defendants in a capital murder case. The parties differed on whether evidence should be a consideration in deciding to seek the death penalty.

Demonstrators Have Their Say On May Day

Amy Radil and Phyllis Fletcher — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:15:49 +0000

KUOW reporter Amy Radil began her day at Westlake Park.

Seattle Police Won't Sideline Superheroes On May Day

Amy Radil — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:33:02 +0000

City police departments often have testy relations with their local superheroes, at least in the movies. In "The Amazing Spider-Man" they issue a warrant for his arrest. In "The Dark Knight Rises," a cop pledges to take down Batman.

Wash. Bars That Allow Marijuana Use Could Face Penalties

Amy Radil — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:57:13 +0000

Pot possession is now legal in Washington. But city and state regulators are drawing the line at marijuana use in bars and coffee shops.

SPD Officials Say They've Learned May Day Lessons

Amy Radil — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:36:09 +0000

A new report found many shortcomings in how the Seattle Police Department handled May Day demonstrations in downtown Seattle last year. SPD officials said they’ve made important changes since then.

Bouncy House Rules: Wash. Bans Them From Child Care Programs

Amy Radil — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:04:12 +0000

Kids in day camps and child care programs in Washington are spending less time airborne these days. New state regulations forbid child care providers from using trampolines and inflatable bouncy houses.

Boeing Machinists Optimistic Despite Layoffs

Amy Radil — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:44:31 +0000

Boeing has announced it will lay off 800 machinists in the Puget Sound area this year. The company says workforce needs on two of its newest jet programs have been reduced.