Amy Radil
Reporter
About
Amy Radil is a reporter at KUOW where she covers politics, government and law enforcement — everything from policing to legalized marijuana and campaign funding.
She got her start at Minnesota Public Radio in Duluth, and freelanced for four years from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Amy grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Williams College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
She’s the winner of regional awards from the Society for Professional Journalists and the RTNDA’s Edward R. Murrow awards for investigative reporting and coverage of gun measures.
She’s a believer in the importance of journalism to create accountability and empathy. In her spare time Amy seeks out bookstores, caffeine and classic movies.
Stories
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KUOW Newsroom
Judge approves of firing Seattle police officer
A King County Judge gives Seattle a win and says it can go ahead and fire a police officer that had punched a handcuffed suspect.
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KUOW Newsroom
Seattle Parks District proposition ahead in Tuesday primary
Seattle’s Prop 1 is ahead 52.4 to 47.6 percent in Tuesday’s primary election totals. The measure would change the way park maintenance is funded. Supporters promise parks that are better maintained; opponents say accountability will be the challenge.
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KUOW Newsroom
Washington Supreme Court upholds '3 strikes' law for sentencing
The WA Supreme Court has upheld the state’s “three-strikes” sentencing law, even for people who commit their first “strike” as young adults. But Justice Mary Yu described “growing discomfort” with issuing mandatory life sentences.
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KUOW Newsroom
Not all on board for Durkan's police reform plan
Seattle's civilian police oversight commission has rejected the mayor's reform plan. Now what?
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KUOW Newsroom
For the first time, soaring voices of St. Mark's evening song belong to women
Hundreds gather to hear soaring voices of St. Mark's choir on Sunday nights. Now for the first time, the singers are women.
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KUOW Newsroom
Seattle Council's Lorena González: Why I'm running for attorney general of Washington state
Seattle City Councilmember Lorena González is running for Washington State Attorney General, while continuing to serve on city council.
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KUOW Newsroom
Seattle primary heightens contest between progressive and business-backed candidates
Initial results in Seattle’s seven city council districts suggest that the November election will be a vigorous matchup between lefty progressives and business-backed candidates.
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KUOW Newsroom
Dozens of King County voters, living and dead, get duplicate ballots
Several dozen King County voters have reported getting two ballots in the mail. King County Elections blames glitches in the state's new voter registration system.
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KUOW Newsroom
Anti-Kshama Sawant fliers aimed at unseating 'populist left' Seattle Council
Former city council member Tim Burgess says ads sponsored by People for Seattle are aimed at securing a “liberal” but not “populist left” city council.
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KUOW Newsroom
Gov. Jay Inslee tries to stand out at Democrats' second primary debate
Washington Governor Jay Inslee got a lot more air time in the Democratic presidential debate. Here's how he took it to Joe Biden and made a minor splash with mental health care.