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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To ease Seattle police shortage, city looks to speed up hiring process
The Seattle City Council is drafting legislation to move all the city’s police recruiting efforts into the police department itself. It’s part of an effort to ease acute staffing shortages at SPD by speeding up the testing and hiring process.
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Sneak peek of proposed Seattle police contract shows big raises, but little increase in accountability
A long-awaited agreement between the city of Seattle and its largest police union would significantly boost officer salaries. But according to a copy of the agreement posted briefly on the website of the Seattle Police Officers Guild Friday, it lacks some of the city’s professed goals around accountability.
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Leaking water main forces evacuation of 20 homes on Mercer Island
Residents of 20 homes on Mercer Island, east of Seattle, were told to evacuate Wednesday night, due to risks of flooding or landslides. Now the city’s leaking water main has been shut off, and residents of six of those houses have permission to return.
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Burien sues King County Sheriff for refusing to enforce camping ban
The legal wrangling is intensifying between the King County Sheriff’s Office and the city of Burien. At issue is the sheriff’s refusal to enforce Burien’s latest restrictions on homeless encampments.
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Climate protesters block Amazon’s Seattle HQ to oppose fossil fuel plans
A few dozen climate protesters blocked entrances to Amazon's Seattle headquarters for over an hour Wednesday, chanting “No fracking gas!” as they draped banners and stood across the doorways. Employees denied entrance to their offices were not amused.
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Blocked by prosecutors, Seattle judge reassigned to parking and traffic tickets
A Seattle judge who recently came under fire from city prosecutors has been reassigned to parking and traffic tickets.
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‘It’s not going to be The Dukes of Hazzard.' Police welcome flexibility on pursuits, critics fear more crashes
This summer police in Washington will have more leeway to pursue fleeing drivers. Supporters of the initiative say it will help stem crime and reckless driving. Opponents say the rollback is dangerous and goes against expert advice.
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Rules on firearms storage, open-carry, buybacks, and gun dealers advance in Washington Legislature
As the Washington Legislature heads into its final week, four bills that address firearms storage, open-carry, buybacks and gun dealers have passed both chambers and appear headed to the governor’s desk.
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Bill to create independent prosecutor for police deadly force cases fails in Washington state
A top priority for police accountability groups has died in the Washington legislature. It was the second attempt to launch an independent prosecutor’s office, to pursue cases against police officers accused of misusing deadly force.
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Cleared of felony, Seattle cop who killed Indian student Kandula could end up in municipal court
The Seattle City Attorney has announced it is reviewing the case of the police officer whose vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian last year. Officer Kevin Dave could face a penalty for negligent driving in the crash that killed 23-year-old graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023.