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
Walk-in opioid treatment is about to be even more robust in downtown Seattle
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Politics
Fiery exchanges mark District 5 debate between Juarez and Davison Sattler
Two debates in Seattle City Council races, two very different tones.
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Environment
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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Politics
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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Law & Courts
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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Politics
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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Politics
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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Law & Courts
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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Crime
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.