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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Politics
King County Council prepares to ask voters for more power over Sheriff’s Office
A majority on the King County Council are seeking more authority over the Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff responds that the council’s process has been rushed and could leave voters confused.
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Law & Courts
Jury trials have been backlogged in King County due to Covid -19 closures. But now those trials are starting up again, with new safeguards in place.
Jury trials have been backlogged in King County due to Covid -19 closures. But now those trials are starting up again, with new safeguards in place.
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Arts & Life
The pandemic has upended routines for the elderly. This music therapist is getting creative
Joe Kaufman works with assisted living residents in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood. Their normal routines have been upended: No more visitors or group activities. He says it’s a difficult time, but also one for creativity.
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These are the people who face criminal charges in Seattle after the protests
Local prosecutors say they have no plans to charge nonviolent protesters, but are moving forward with roughly 20 cases involving firearms, burglaries and assaults.
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Crime
24-year-old protester Summer Taylor dies after being hit by speeding car on I-5
Two people are in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center after a Seattle man drove his car into a group of Black Lives Matter protesters on I-5 late Friday night.
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Law & Courts
Blast balls and projectiles: Seattle police have a history of crowd control criticism
Seattle police officers’ use of blast balls and projectiles drew demands for change. And that was in 2015 and 2016.
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Politics
Seattle City Council readies to cut policing budget
The Seattle Police Department could face a budget cut of 5% this year, but much steeper cuts in 2021. Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has asked police and city staff to develop scenarios this month for what it would look like to cut 20%, 30%, and 50%, respectively, of the Seattle Police Department's budget next year.
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Law & Courts
Police to train on intervening in Washington state. ‘You owe it to your partner’
New laws and training in WA are the result of Black Lives Matter marches that have swept the state and country.
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Law & Courts
Seattle Black clergy defend SPD Chief Best, condemn 'circus' on Capitol Hill
Members of United Black Clergy gathered Sunday to tell Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best she has their support.
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Law & Courts
Federal judge in Seattle bans use of chemicals or projectiles against peaceful protesters
Today in Seattle, U.S. District Judge Richard Jones granted a temporary restraining order banning the use of chemicals or projectiles against peaceful protesters in the city. That includes tear gas, pepper spray, and flash bang grenades.