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
Tommy Le's family calls for action from King County Sheriff following outside review of 2017 shooting death
Family members of Tommy Le, who was shot by a King County deputy in 2017, welcomed an outside review of his death. The King County Sheriff's Office, however, says the review creates a "false impression."
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Law & Courts
Police shooting of Tommy Le: New report finds 'serious gaps' in King County investigation
A systemic review of Tommy Le’s shooting by a King County deputy in 2017 blasts the King County Sheriff’s Office for its handling of the case.
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Politics
King County's police oversight chief faces ouster
The King County Council is preparing to replace its head of police oversight; she's hoping to keep the job
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Crime
As fatal shootings spike in King County, community groups plead for urgency
Recently on Rainier Avenue South a group of mourners lined up to view a gray casket. It was a mock funeral with a serious message about gun violence.
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Politics
Seattle Black activists speak up in support of Police Chief Best, against 'protest of agitation'
Arguing that Chief Carmen Best is the ideal person to shepherd changes at the Seattle Police Department, members of Seattle Black organizations spoke out in support of SPD's leader.
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Politics
Seattle City Council votes to cut police staffing and salaries
The Seattle City Council has voted to cut SPD staffing and salaries. They say they’re making these changes in response to weeks of protests against systemic racism and police brutality.
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Former Seattle foster child reflects on the end of the youth jail: 'This brings me to tears'
Jasmine Jarrell says she was sent to the King County youth jail multiple times for leaving foster care placements. She says detention is no place for kids.
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Amid pandemic and protests, Umoja Fest offers ‘day of unity’ in Seattle
Amidst pandemic and protests, Umoja Fest offers ‘day of unity’ in Seattle
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Arts & Life
What we’re doing for fun: Seattle Shakespeare launches Midsummer scavenger hunt
There are a lot of anxiety-inducing headlines these days, but people are still finding ways to have fun. If you see someone out and about in costume, they might be part of the Seattle Shakespeare Company’s first-ever scavenger hunt.
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Law & Courts
King County Exec proposes phasing out downtown Seattle jail
King County Executive Dow Constantine is proposing to phase out use of the county’s downtown Seattle jail, which currently houses inmates along with the county’s Regional Justice Center in Kent.