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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Minimum Wage Debate Heightens May Day Rhetoric
The group 15 Now is seeking a ballot measure to raise Seattle’s minimum wage as quickly as possible, without the phase-ins of Mayor Ed Murray’s proposal...
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Marijuana Banking: Secretive But Poised To Grow
Many marijuana business owners say they have bank accounts, but aren’t completely forthright with their bankers about the nature of their businesses....
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No Proposal Yet From Mayor's Minimum Wage Committee
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and his Income Inequaltiy Committee have not yet reached an agreement in raising the minimum wage. Murray was expected to...
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Referendum Puts Seattle Rideshare Rules On Hold
Seattle’s new regulations on rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber were supposed to take effect this week, but now they’re on hold. That’s because a...
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Will King County’s Prop 1 Fix Metro’s Bumpy Ride?
Low-income transit passengers say the last few years have been difficult in King County with multiple fare increases and the end of the ride free zone...
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Jim Pugel Reflects On 31 Years With The Seattle Police, From WTO To Drug Policy Reform
After 31 years with the Seattle Police Department, Jim Pugel is leaving. But he has no plans to retire.
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Oso Community: In Their Own Words
It's been nearly a week since the devastating landslide occurred near Oso, Wash. During this week, we've brought you official updates on rescue and...
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To Experts' Dismay, Teens Embrace Marijuana As 'Healthy' And 'Non-Addictive'
Recreational marijuana is legal – for adults. But it’s clear that the movement toward legalization is having repercussions for teenagers too. Federal...
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Seattle Officials Probe 'Twilight Zone' Of Police Discipline Reversals
Seattle officials plan to seek changes to the obscure union appeals process that has allowed reversals of police misconduct findings.
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Washington Issues Its First Recreational Marijuana License
David Hyde hears from Sean Green about being the first producer-processor to receive a recreational marijuana license in the Washington state. Then KUOW...