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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King County and Seattle plan to pool homeless funding under regional authority
King County and Seattle officials say they’re ready to move forward on an ambitious plan to merge their coordination of homelessness services.
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These advocates hope beds stay empty at new kid jail in King County
One of the most controversial building projects in recent Seattle history is nearing completion. King County’s new Children and Family Justice Center has been the focus of lawsuits and protests against what opponents called a “youth jail.” Judges and youth advocates say their focus will be on continuing to work for zero youth detention.
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Seattle Police officer who punched woman can't get his job back, says judge
A King County judge has handed the city of Seattle a victory in its quest to fire a police officer who punched a handcuffed woman in the face.
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Washington Supreme Court upholds '3 strikes' law for sentencing
The WA Supreme Court has upheld the state’s “three-strikes” sentencing law, even for people who commit their first “strike” as young adults. But Justice Mary Yu described “growing discomfort” with issuing mandatory life sentences.
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Not all on board for Durkan's police reform plan
Seattle's civilian police oversight commission has rejected the mayor's reform plan. Now what?
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For the first time, soaring voices of St. Mark's evening song belong to women
Hundreds gather to hear soaring voices of St. Mark's choir on Sunday nights. Now for the first time, the singers are women.
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Seattle Council's Lorena González: Why I'm running for attorney general of Washington state
Seattle City Councilmember Lorena González is running for Washington State Attorney General, while continuing to serve on city council.
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Seattle primary heightens contest between progressive and business-backed candidates
Initial results in Seattle’s seven city council districts suggest that the November election will be a vigorous matchup between lefty progressives and business-backed candidates.
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Dozens of King County voters, living and dead, get duplicate ballots
Several dozen King County voters have reported getting two ballots in the mail. King County Elections blames glitches in the state's new voter registration system.
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Anti-Kshama Sawant fliers aimed at unseating 'populist left' Seattle Council
Former city council member Tim Burgess says ads sponsored by People for Seattle are aimed at securing a “liberal” but not “populist left” city council.
