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
Seattle budget chair defends latest police funding cuts
The chair of the Seattle City Council’s budget committee says critics are spreading 'misinformation' about her proposal to cut $10.8m from SPD next year.
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Politics
Early votes put Seattle’s 'centrist' City Attorney candidate out front
Initial results were promising last night for Seattle’s “centrist” political candidates – they led their more progressive opponents in the races for mayor, one at-large city council seat and the race for city attorney that attracted national attention. In that race attorney Ann Davison leads by 17 points over former public defender Nicole Thomas-Kennedy, 58 to 41 percent. Davison described public safety as top of mind for Seattle voters this year.
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Politics
Burien city council slate opposes low-income housing project
A new low-income housing project has become a flashpoint in municipal election in the city of Burien. Four city council races are on the ballot there. The races have pitted the project’s supporters against local business owners.
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Government
Why these Seattle area politicians promised not to drive for one week
For one week this month (Oct. 22-29), dozens of local officials who might normally drive their cars are making sure their bicycles, transit passes and smartphone maps are ready to go. They’re participating in the first-ever “Week Without Driving,” organized by the group Disability Rights Washington.
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Crime
Attorney general files criminal charges against Pierce County sheriff
Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer has been charged with two misdemeanors by the Washington state Attorney General.
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Law & Courts
Seattle’s new U.S. Attorney: ‘Mass incarceration is a legit problem’
Western Washington has a new U.S. Attorney. Nick Brown was appointed by President Biden, and sworn in as the region’s top federal prosecutor earlier this month. Brown is the first Black U.S. Attorney to serve this district. And he has some big changes in mind.
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Crime
Stark differences on crime electrify race for Seattle city attorney
The normally uncontroversial race for Seattle city attorney has been an eventful one this year. The two candidates, Ann Davison and Nicole Thomas-Kennedy, have outlined dramatically different priorities for the city attorney’s civil and criminal efforts.
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Government
Transit riders celebrate new North Seattle light rail route
Light rail through North Seattle opened this weekend to a pretty rapturous reception.
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Politics
González plan for housing favors wealth tax, rejects sweeps
A candidate for Seattle mayor is pledging to tackle homelessness with every possible city resource. City council president Lorena González unveiled her plan to address the city’s housing and homelessness crisis Thursday. She proposed new taxes on the wealthy, more flexible zoning, and an array of policies to prevent displacement.
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Politics
Role of Seattle police looms large in candidate forum
The general election season is getting underway. In a forum convened by the Seattle Human Services Coalition Thursday, candidates made clear that the types of calls requiring a police response will be a central issue in their campaigns.