Amy Radil
Reporter
About
Amy Radil is a reporter at KUOW where she covers politics, government and law enforcement. She’s a believer in the importance of journalism to create accountability and empathy.
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.
Stories
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Washington's 2-year experiment under new drug possession law
Washington's legislative “fix” makes drug possession a misdemeanor, and requires police to steer people with addiction away from jail and towards recovery services.
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Outcry over deadly police encounters fuels successful legislative push in Washington
Last year’s protests against police killings and calls for racial justice have resulted in a landmark legislative session in Washington State.
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Washington families of people killed by police react to Chauvin verdict
Bittersweet. Hopeful. Washington families of people killed by police react to Chauvin verdict.
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Washington AG urges legislators to 'move away from a war on drugs'
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is calling on state legislators to decriminalize drug possession rather than reinstate penalties.
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Kent police killing of Black man leads to $4.4M settlement and push for new laws
Family members of a young man shot by Kent police in 2017 say the legal settlement they’ve reached with the city will help them heal. But they also say their journey is not over.
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QFC Employees call Seattle hazard pay a 'win' despite store closures
Employees call Seattle hazard pay a 'win' despite QFC store closures
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Amidst racism inquiry, 'work to do' at Seattle Children’s
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King County Prosecutor’s new dashboard shows pandemic impacts
The King County Prosecutors Office has unveiled a new online tool to help people track the types of felony cases it is pursuing. The goal is to provide more transparency to a system Prosecutor Dan Satterberg said some have criticized as a “black box.”
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More than 50 test Covid-positive in King County jails within two weeks
King County’s correctional facilities in Seattle and Kent are reporting a significant Covid-19 outbreak.
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By throwing out drug law, Washington Supreme Court creates massive fallout
In the wake of the Washington Supreme Court’s ruling in the “Blake” decision Feb. 25, people can no longer be arrested for simple drug possession in Washington State. Officials must now chart a path to address past convictions and current substance use addiction.