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
Washington state revamps police deadly force investigations
New rules are coming for independent investigations when police use deadly force in Washington. They require more power for civilians, and more help for families of the slain person.
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'I feel like I'm the bad guy.' Seattle landlords grudgingly comply with new tenant law
The Washington Supreme Court has upheld Seattle’s “first-in-time” housing law. It requires landlords to accept the first qualified tenant who applies. Opponents say they will appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. But in the meantime, the law is in effect and landlords say they’re trying to comply.
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Tim Eyman is running for governor ... and against Seattle
Tim Eyman, the man behind anti-tax initiatives in Washington state, says he's running for governor.
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After WTO: Seattle police navigate May Days, political brawls and blocked streets.
The fallout from Seattle’s WTO protests in 1999 became a case study in what NOT to do for police departments nationwide. SPD officials say they've also drawn lessons from those events.
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Alleged neo-Nazi from Washington state arrested in Texas
A Washington state man with alleged neo-Nazi ties has been arrested and charged in Texas with possessing firearms.
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How Amazon's money backfired (and helped labor)
The race to watch in the Seattle City Council election is District 3, where incumbent Kshama Sawant trails Egan Orion by about eight points.
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‘Shadow of Amazon.’ Egan Orion wishes Amazon hadn't funneled big bucks to his campaign
Egan Orion was not pleased that he had received so much money for his campaign.
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Starbucks tells its Seattle workers to vote — and to consider ‘public safety’
Starbucks is holding an event at ten Seattle stores called “Wake Up and Vote.” And the company is hinting at who its employees should vote for.
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'Outrageous spending' in Seattle council races, Jayapal, González say
Some of Seattle’s elected leaders are condemning Amazon’s campaign spending in city council races, and seeking new laws to restrict future campaign spending by businesses.
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KUOW Newsroom
Want to dive deep into Seattle City Council campaign finances?
Records of campaign donations and expenditures are always available online through the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission. But under city law, campaigns also have to hold sort of a public open house for two hours in the week before each election, where anyone can come look at the supporting documentation behind those contributions.