Amy Radil
Reporter
About
Amy Radil is a reporter at KUOW where she covers politics, government and law enforcement — everything from policing to legalized marijuana and campaign funding.
She got her start at Minnesota Public Radio in Duluth, and freelanced for four years from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Amy grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Williams College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
She’s the winner of regional awards from the Society for Professional Journalists and the RTNDA’s Edward R. Murrow awards for investigative reporting and coverage of gun measures.
She’s a believer in the importance of journalism to create accountability and empathy. In her spare time Amy seeks out bookstores, caffeine and classic movies.
To see more of Amy's past KUOW work, visit our current site.
Stories
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In Seattle, women marchers say resist the fatigue: 'There is hope'
As marchers assembled in Cal Anderson park on Seattle's Capitol Hill Saturday, Frances Perry of Seattle was carrying a picture of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and worried that "people are starting to lose energy."
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Not just pot cases: Seattle to lift burdens of low-level convictions
This week the Seattle Municipal Court started vacating hundreds of convictions for marijuana possession. But it's just part of a larger push to keep low-level crimes from holding people back.
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Seattle Police Department seeks an outside investigation of a fatal shooting by one of its officers.
Seattle Police Department seeks an outside investigation of a fatal shooting by one of its officers.
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Decision to rehire SPD officer who punched handcuffed woman faces new scrutiny in court
The reinstatement of a Seattle police officer is being scrutinized by judges in federal and King County courts.
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Starting in January, buyers of semiautomatic rifles in Washington must be 21 years old.
Starting in January, buyers of semiautomatic rifles in Washington must be 21 years old.
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You can now text to 911 in King County — but should you?
Officials say this is intended for people who are deaf and people who can't safely make a voice call.
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Alleged accomplice in 2009 Lakewood police shootings wins court battle
Pierce County prosecutors received a setback in their case against an alleged accomplice in the 2009 Lakewood police shootings. But they say they may seek review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Drug injection sites score a win in WA Supreme Court
The initiative would have gutted funding for safe injection sites.
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Lawyer seeks recall of Seattle City Council president
Seattle attorney Lincoln Beauregard says his open records lawsuit has given him ammunition to seek and fund a recall campaign against Seattle City Council president Bruce Harrell.
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Beto (but not that Beto!) challenges Kshama Sawant as Seattle council races heat up
City council candidates say Seattle needs to regain public trust after a difficult year, and affordable housing is still the city's top challenge.