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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Federal judge salutes 'the end of the beginning' of Seattle’s police reform efforts
In a hearing Wednesday, U.S. District Judge James Robart said the Seattle Police Department has made substantial progress in major issues at the heart of a decade-long federal consent decree. He predicted the decree will pass away "in the near future."
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Education
Ingraham High School seeks federal funds to cope with repercussions of school shooting
As a new schoolyear begins, Seattle's Ingraham High School is set to receive nearly half a million dollars in federal funding to help it rebound from last November's deadly school shooting, in which one student was killed.
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Business
Grace periods, protection from cancellations: WA shields insurance policyholders amid wildfires
Washington’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner has issued an emergency order with special protections for policyholders in areas where wildfires are burning.
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Government
Washington counties sue DSHS, protesting release of 200 patients
A majority of counties in Washington say the state Department of Social and Health Services is creating risks to public safety and to mentally ill people by abruptly releasing them from state care. The 22 counties have filed a lawsuit in Pierce County Superior Court, where a hearing may take place as early as Sept. 8.
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Seattle City Council discusses new iteration of proposed drug possession law
As the Seattle City Council began to consider the next version of the city's drug possession law Monday, frontline workers asked for more funding to help people with addiction, and downtown property managers spoke in support of the ordinance, and mayoral staff said they hope to fund overdose stabilization cen.
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Environment
New deal saves Seattle's celebrity tree, 'Luma'
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Crime
Acting U.S. Attorney in Seattle turns focus to gun crimes, mental health solutions
The local U.S. Attorney’s office is looking at new tactics to stem gun violence in Seattle.
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Politics
Former judge and social equity consultant will vie to represent North Seattle
After some close results in the city council district in north Seattle, it’s now clear who will be advancing to the general election. Former King County Superior Court Judge Cathy Moore and social equity consultant ChrisTiana ObeySumner will be on the ballot for District Five in November.
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Politics
First ballot drop suggests battle ahead for Seattle's downtown district
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Environment
Tree-sitter seeks to save 'exceptional tree' in Seattle
A massive Western red cedar is slated to be cut down in Northeast Seattle as part of a development project. But now activists have climbed into its branches, and say they’re seeking to preserve it.