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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Environment
Seattle women: ‘We committed a crime’ for climate change
Seattle climate activist Michael Foster went to prison for shutting off an oil pipeline. He said the best part was being offline for six months. "I read 65 books in prison."
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Law & Courts
Despite threats from feds, Seattle forges ahead on safe injection site
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says she will continue to fund plans for a 'safe injection' site for drug users, despite federal warnings of "swift and aggressive action" against them.
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Environment
These Republicans say they’re green. Can they bridge the environmental divide?
What does a Republican approach to conservation look like these days? And is there any room for bipartisanship?
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Seattle's 'Footloose' moment: Chef protests ban on weed-infused drinks
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Republican Dino Rossi celebrates early lead — but Dems are right behind him
At Republican party headquarters in Bellevue on Tuesday, Republican Dino Rossi said he was celebrating being the top vote-getter in the initial primary...
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As Carmen Best becomes Seattle police chief, questions persist about unusual process
As Carmen Best enters the confirmation process to become Seattle’s next police chief, she told the City Council Wednesday how her profession has...
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Before you vote: Prosecutor candidates on youth jail, sex work
King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg is seeking his fourth term this November. In the 11 years he's held office, some years he’s run...
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Seattle judges may vacate 500 marijuana charges. Will those people find out?
Do people getting their marijuana convictions vacated by the City of Seattle need to be notified? Are they entitled to legal counsel, and to...
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Washington’s oil industry gears up for fight against new carbon pricing plan
Supporters of a ballot measure to create a new carbon “fee” in Washington submitted 377,000 signatures to the Secretary of State's office this week,...
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After losing Supreme Court battle, Seattle union supporters gear up for 'war'
In Seattle, labor leaders and Democrats were distressed–and defiant–over the latest U.S. Supreme Court decision suffocating public sector unions. The...