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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KUOW Newsroom
Why these Seattle area politicians promised not to drive for one week
For one week this month (Oct. 22-29), dozens of local officials who might normally drive their cars are making sure their bicycles, transit passes and smartphone maps are ready to go. They’re participating in the first-ever “Week Without Driving,” organized by the group Disability Rights Washington.
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Attorney general files criminal charges against Pierce County sheriff
Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer has been charged with two misdemeanors by the Washington state Attorney General.
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KUOW Newsroom
Seattle’s new U.S. Attorney: ‘Mass incarceration is a legit problem’
Western Washington has a new U.S. Attorney. Nick Brown was appointed by President Biden, and sworn in as the region’s top federal prosecutor earlier this month. Brown is the first Black U.S. Attorney to serve this district. And he has some big changes in mind.
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KUOW Newsroom
Stark differences on crime electrify race for Seattle city attorney
The normally uncontroversial race for Seattle city attorney has been an eventful one this year. The two candidates, Ann Davison and Nicole Thomas-Kennedy, have outlined dramatically different priorities for the city attorney’s civil and criminal efforts.
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KUOW Newsroom
Transit riders celebrate new North Seattle light rail route
Light rail through North Seattle opened this weekend to a pretty rapturous reception.
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KUOW Newsroom
González plan for housing favors wealth tax, rejects sweeps
A candidate for Seattle mayor is pledging to tackle homelessness with every possible city resource. City council president Lorena González unveiled her plan to address the city’s housing and homelessness crisis Thursday. She proposed new taxes on the wealthy, more flexible zoning, and an array of policies to prevent displacement.
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KUOW Newsroom
Role of Seattle police looms large in candidate forum
The general election season is getting underway. In a forum convened by the Seattle Human Services Coalition Thursday, candidates made clear that the types of calls requiring a police response will be a central issue in their campaigns.
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KUOW Newsroom
Seattle voters back stronger tree protections in recent poll
Supporters of stronger tree protection regulations in Seattle say most voters are on their side, according to newly released poll results. They’re hoping the findings help spur a long-awaited city ordinance.
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Seattle City Council will spend extra police salaries on community groups, not hiring bonuses
The Seattle Police Department says it has a $15 million surplus in police salaries after hundreds of officers left the department in recent months.
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KUOW Newsroom
Washington police divided on banning less-lethal ammunition under new law
Law enforcement agencies in Washington are facing a decision about whether to continue using less-lethal ammunition to detain people. They are technically banned under one of the state’s new police reform laws.