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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Washington state sues to block Trump order expediting fossil fuel projects
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is suing over what he says is President Donald Trump's unlawful declaration of an energy emergency, which is intended to speed up permitting procedures for fossil fuel projects.
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High-capacity gun magazine ban upheld by WA Supreme Court. Opponents could seek SCOTUS review
While the Washington State Attorney General has praised the decision, lawyers for the gun store in the case say they're considering a petition to the conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court for review.
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King County lawyers vow to defend 'rule of law' from misinformation and intimidation
Washington state lawyers reiterated their oath to uphold the U.S. and state constitution Thursday. Although none of the speakers at the Washington State Bar Association event mentioned President Trump or his administration by name, the administration’s actions were the clear motivator.
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Got your bookstore passport? Seattle launches 10-day celebration of indie bookshops
Seattle’s annual Independent Bookstore Day kicks off Saturday, April 26 with a slate of special events. But most participating bookstores actually give patrons 10 days to get their special passports stamped by almost 30 participating shops located across the region from Edmonds to Bremerton to Burien.
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Police hiring bill advances in Washington, requiring mix of state and local funds
Washington state is closer to providing new state grants for cities and counties to hire more police officers following a bipartisan vote in the state Senate on Wednesday.
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What will it take to restart refugee admissions? Seattle judge presses Trump's DOJ for details
A Seattle judge said he's seeking a timeline for the Trump administration to "turn back on" the system of refugee admissions for those already approved to travel to the U.S. before President Trump's order suspending the program.
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Tens of thousands rally against Trump, Musk in Washington state ‘Hands Off’ protests
Throngs of demonstrators gathered Saturday in dozens of cities across Washington state, and around the country, to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and his billionaire advisor Elon Musk.
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Trump’s rhetoric breeds 'unprecedented' threats, federal judge in Seattle says
A federal judge in Seattle is calling on President Trump and his supporters to tone down hostile language toward the courts.
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Victim of alleged transgender hate crime ‘distraught’ at news of second attack
A Seattle man already awaiting trial for one hate crime charge has now been charged in a second case stemming from a University District encounter last Thursday. Prosecutors described both incidents as unprovoked attacks on transgender women.
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Trump critics in Seattle push back in court — and head for the streets
