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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KUOW Newsroom
Downtown Seattle business owners and residents call for new safety plan in neighborhood shaken by shootings
In the wake of Wednesday’s shooting in downtown Seattle, business owners and residents rally at Westlake Park under the banner, "Enough is enough."
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King County and WA Secretary of State clash over online voting system
King County says it’s offering the country’s first completely online election in order to boost voter turnout. Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman said she wasn’t consulted, but believes online systems are vulnerable and could jeopardize public confidence in elections.
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KUOW Newsroom
Seattle Police Chief identifies, denounces officer fired for social media posts.
Seattle Police Chief identifies, denounces officer fired for social media posts.
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KUOW Newsroom
For Latino Leaders event in Seattle, a bipartisan lineup and “blunt conversation.”
Bipartisan social events seem increasingly rare these days. So the lineup is striking for the Center for Latino Leadership gala in Seattle.
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KUOW Newsroom
King County says two local men with neo-Nazi ties are still in Texas. One faces prison, the other a warrant.
A man accused of being part of a neo-Nazi group in Washington State appears headed for federal prison. But King County is still seeking his friend, who they call a leader of "Atomwaffen Division."
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KUOW Newsroom
Seattle Councilmember hopes new year brings new limits on local PAC donations
Seattle City Councilmember Lorena González hopes new year brings new restrictions on outside spending in city elections.
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KUOW Newsroom
Seattle tree rules are too lax, critics say. New city council members want to change that
More safeguards for Seattle’s trees. That’s something two newly elected Seattle City Council members say they want to secure in legislation next year.
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KUOW Newsroom
Councilmember O’Brien, Seattle’s biking kayaktivist, exits after decade in office
Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien is departing but could "reemerge" to work on climate, local issues.
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KUOW Newsroom
Washington state revamps police deadly force investigations
New rules are coming for independent investigations when police use deadly force in Washington. They require more power for civilians, and more help for families of the slain person.
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KUOW Newsroom
'I feel like I'm the bad guy.' Seattle landlords grudgingly comply with new tenant law
The Washington Supreme Court has upheld Seattle’s “first-in-time” housing law. It requires landlords to accept the first qualified tenant who applies. Opponents say they will appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. But in the meantime, the law is in effect and landlords say they’re trying to comply.