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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Law & Courts
Flight attendant mom ran out of sick time: WA Supreme Court decision could bring more limits on employee leave
A new decision by the Washington Supreme Court could affect flexibility for employees seeking to use various types of paid leave to care for family members.
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Business
Theo Chocolate announces merger, plans to close Seattle factory
For 18 years, Theo Chocolate has been a fragrant landmark in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. But now, officials say rising costs are forcing them to close their local factory.
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Government
Next month, WA will launch an online portal to refund drug-related fines
It’s the latest relief for people whose convictions were thrown out by the Washington Supreme Court.
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Arts & Life
Tukwila's student poets reassure new refugees: ‘You aren't alone’
These sisters came to Tukwila from Afghanistan in 2019 and found a poetry workshop that helped them delve into their own journeys. Now they have words of encouragement for other refugees.
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Law & Courts
WA lawmaker hails tribes' victory in SCOTUS adoption ruling
One state lawmaker says he has a lot to celebrate with a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The high court upheld a law aimed at keeping Native American adoptees within their tribes.
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Government
King County Council tightens oversight of youth diversion programs
The King County Council is increasing its oversight of programs meant to keep at-risk young people out of courts and jail.
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Law & Courts
Seattle’s 'community court' program ends today
But a city council member wants to create a similar program in the near future.
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Law & Courts
What's next for Seattle drug law? Mayor, council look ahead
Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis said Friday he is working with City Attorney Ann Davison’s office and other stakeholders to revisit the city’s approach to drug offenses. That’s after Lewis cast the decisive vote Tuesday to prevent the city’s adoption of a new state drug law into municipal code.
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Law & Courts
Finger-pointing and fallout in the wake of Seattle City Council drug law vote
City attorneys and municipal courts have been urgently preparing for the July 1, 2023 effective date of the state’s new drug possession law SB 5536. But law enforcement officials and prosecutors say they may not be able to enforce the law until mid-August.
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Government
Seattle City Council rejects drug enforcement policy — for now
In a 5-4 vote on Tuesday, the Seattle City Council rejected a policy that would have given the city attorney the power to prosecute people for possessing illegal drugs or using them in public. Now, questions remain around whether the council could see a revised policy in the future.