Amy Radil
Reporter
About
Amy Radil is a reporter at KUOW covering politics, government, and law enforcement, along with the occasional arts story. She got her start at Minnesota Public Radio in Duluth, and freelanced for Marketplace and other programs from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Amy grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Williams College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
Stories
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Crime
In absence of state law, Washington cities seek bans on public drug use
Dozens of cities in Washington state are considering new bans on possession or public use of illegal drugs. That’s after state legislators failed to reach an agreement on a new drug law in the final hours of the session.
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Race & Identity
'Social equity' cannabis licenses aim to repair drug law harms to BIPOC communities
One bill headed to Governor Inslee’s desk this session, SB 5080, aims to increase racial diversity in the state’s licensed cannabis businesses – and to support the communities most harmed by past drug laws.
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Crime
Negligent drivers who kill pedestrians in WA may face new penalties
Amidst what experts call a “crisis” of car-pedestrian crashes nationwide, lawmakers in Washington have increased the criminal penalties drivers can face for fatal crashes.
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Crime
Washington lawmakers debate who benefits from juvenile sentencing reforms
One of the bills advancing in the Washington legislature (HB 1324) involves juvenile sentencing reforms. But lawmakers have to decide whether these changes will be retroactive, or only affect people sentenced in years to come.
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Law & Courts
Citing 'significant progress,' Justice Department moves to end consent decree with Seattle police
After more than a decade, federal oversight of the Seattle Police Department may be winding down. Justice Department officials and city leaders have asked a federal judge to find the city largely in compliance with the 2012 consent decree.
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Crime
Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall graduates from police academy
She was appointed to the job of sheriff last year, but her certification had lapsed during her nearly 20 years in administrative and civilian roles.
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Law & Courts
‘Therapeutic’ courts could see influx under Washington's next drug law
Lawmakers in Olympia are mapping out changes to Washington state’s drug possession law. It could emphasize “diversion” programs designed to help people avoid jail and criminal records. Drug courts or “therapeutic” courts could be one route for these cases.
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Politics
Which WA bills survived this week's legislative deadline?
Which bills are moving forward and which are getting left behind?
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Law & Courts
Washington's next drug law could let accused choose treatment, services over jail time
The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would boost criminal penalties for drug possession but allow people to avoid jail if they engage in treatment and services.
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Government
Body of infant found in Ballard remains mystery
Seattle Police and the King County Medical Examiner are investigating the death of a baby whose body was discovered on a roadside in Ballard last week. But they say it will take time to know more about the case.