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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New Seattle Districts Could Hurt Poor, Minorities, Critics Say
Seattle voters may have just voted for several city council races, but they’ll do it again in 2015. That’s because Charter Amendment 19 calls for the...
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McGinn Concedes, Reflects On Frustrating Moments As Mayor
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn conceded the race to his challenger Ed Murray on Thursday. Meanwhile Murray said he wants to resign his state senate seat as...
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Sawant Trails Conlin For Council Seat But Vows To Keep Up Socialist Struggle
Seattle City Council candidate Kshama Sawant is trailing the incumbent, Richard Conlin. But she’s not conceding; she’s holding out hope as more votes are
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Pierce County Weighs Ban On Marijuana Retail Stores
Washington state expects to license about 17 marijuana retail stores in unincorporated Pierce County, but a majority of the Pierce County Council supports
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State Agencies To Issue Medical Marijuana Roadmap
Now that Washington state’s regulations for recreational marijuana have been finalized, policymakers are turning their attention to medical marijuana. The
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Bellevue City Council Candidates Wrestle With Light Rail, Traffic
Correction 10/10/2013: This story has been changed to clarify candidate Vandana Slatters position on light rail and differs from the audio. Bellevue has
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Seattle May Embrace, Regulate Rideshare Companies
The Seattle City Council is trying to determine how it should handle new rideshare companies that compete with taxis. Council members told a packed meeting
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Scientist Shortage? Not In Seattle
For decades, government agencies and business groups have equated science degrees with job security. Employment projections from Washington state show
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Washington Amends Pot Regulations To Appease Feds
If someone sells drugs within 1,000 feet of a school, they can receive a stiffer sentence under federal law. In developing rules for legal marijuana,
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State Supreme Court Sends Death Penalty Case Back To King County Court
A unanimous opinion from the Washington Supreme Court has ruled that a death penalty case in the so-called Christmas Eve murders can proceed. The ruling