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
The final woman drops from the race: Seattle supporters lament Elizabeth Warren’s departure
Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren had a lot of fans in Seattle. Now they are grieving over her departure from the presidential race.
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Politics
Presidential choices narrow in upcoming Washington state primary
The fallout from Super Tuesday is forcing Washington state Democrats to rethink their choices just days ahead of the March 10 presidential primary.
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Politics
Elizabeth Warren tells supporters in Seattle she's still in the fight
Speaking in Seattle, Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren addressed her fourth place showing in the Nevada caucuses.
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Politics
WA state's dispute with Facebook leaves campaigns in a pinch
You've probably seen political ads for state and local candidates in your Facebook feed. Well, if you live in Washington State -- you shouldn't be.
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Politics
Should Washington voters worry about online voting?
After the app debacle at the Iowa caucuses, should Washington state voters be worried about online voting? Reporter Amy Radil explains the differences and the risks.
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Politics
'Proceed very cautiously': Experts say WA online elections raise security concerns
Voting online is now an option for certain voters in King, Pierce, and Mason counties. But Washington state lawmakers and security experts say these methods should be 'off the table' in 2020.
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Law & Courts
King County opens doors to controversial new youth detention center
Over the next two weeks, King County will transfer about forty youth in custody from the old Youth Services Center to the new Children and Family Justice Center next door.
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Politics
'Everyone counts!' Census gets creative in Pierce County.
Bus ads, senior center meals, and your kids’ homework ... just some of the places you'll start seeing messages about getting counted in the upcoming U.S. census.
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Crime
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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Politics
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.