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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Two Seattle farmers markets reopen, with new rules
Organizers called the limited reopening of two farmers markets in Seattle this weekend an important step. But they warned shoppers that public health rules would make it a very different experience.
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With visits on hold during pandemic, Washington hospitals strain to comfort sickest patients
For healthcare workers, the ban on hospital visitors is one of the hardest consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
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This emergency room doctor survived Covid-19 — just barely
Kirkland ER physician Ryan Padgett says Covid-19 almost killed him. He credits cutting-edge treatment and medication with saving his life.
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Seattle addiction clinic welcomes new methadone guidelines in wake of coronavirus
Addiction treatment is considered an essential service during the stay-home order. Providers say social distancing rules could result in a silver lining for their patients.
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During isolation, Seattle police see increased domestic violence reports
The Seattle Police Department says reports of domestic violence are up since Washington’s ‘stay at home’ order took effect. They say help for victims may look different right now, but it's still available.
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Trapped at home? You can help UW study bird responses to social distancing
Is our social distancing affecting the bird life around us? The University of Washington is inviting citizen scientists to find out — and connect with nature themselves.
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With courthouse closed, King County unveils e-filing for domestic violence victims
Until this month, people had to come to court in person to seek emergency protection against a domestic abuser. The King County Prosecutor’s Office says they now have an electronic alternative in place.
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Elders caught in Seattle's coronavirus isolation remind us: 'Bad times don't last'
For Mary Hanson, the break in the coronavirus isolation came in the form of a hamburger. “We got a Kidd Valley burger, oh my God, that was so good,” she said.
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Families call for transparency from nursing homes on coronavirus cases
Many nursing homes are posting coronavirus updates on their websites, and recording messages on hotlines with the numbers of confirmed cases.
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New rules create do's and don'ts in Seattle parks
There are new restrictions on the use of public parks in Seattle and King County. Playgrounds and sports fields are closed to avoid spread of the coronavirus. But lo