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.
Stories
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Thousands gather in Seattle to demand government action on fossil fuels, climate change.
Thousands of activists walked out of school and work on Friday to gather at Cal Anderson Park and the Amazon Spheres and march to Seattle City Hall.
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What to do with Seattle’s homeless: District 2 candidates debate
Seattle’s City Council candidates in District Two are at odds on the city’s current approach to unsanctioned homeless camps – and how best to pay for more services.
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Prolific offenders in Seattle: New plans to keep them in check
Seattle and King County leaders announced a slate of proposals Thursday to address the problems of repeat criminal offenders who have been arrested repeatedly for low-level offenses.
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When police kill in Washington state, what should the investigation look like?
Tempers flared when family members of shooting victims saw an initial draft from a state commission, according to a participant.
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Deadly use of force in Seattle: Task force asks for more time
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King County and Seattle plan to pool homeless funding under regional authority
King County and Seattle officials say they’re ready to move forward on an ambitious plan to merge their coordination of homelessness services.
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These advocates hope beds stay empty at new kid jail in King County
One of the most controversial building projects in recent Seattle history is nearing completion. King County’s new Children and Family Justice Center has been the focus of lawsuits and protests against what opponents called a “youth jail.” Judges and youth advocates say their focus will be on continuing to work for zero youth detention.
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Seattle Police officer who punched woman can't get his job back, says judge
A King County judge has handed the city of Seattle a victory in its quest to fire a police officer who punched a handcuffed woman in the face.
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Washington Supreme Court upholds '3 strikes' law for sentencing
The WA Supreme Court has upheld the state’s “three-strikes” sentencing law, even for people who commit their first “strike” as young adults. But Justice Mary Yu described “growing discomfort” with issuing mandatory life sentences.
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Not all on board for Durkan's police reform plan
Seattle's civilian police oversight commission has rejected the mayor's reform plan. Now what?