Angela King
Morning News Host
About
Angela King is the local host of Morning Edition.
She’s been a part of the northwest news scene since the early 1990s. A proud University of Washington alumna, with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and American Ethnic Studies, she started her career as a news writer in Seattle before becoming a reporter and anchor in Seattle, Portland, and Albuquerque.
Angela's work has been honored by such groups as the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In 2009, U.W.'s Viewpoint Magazine also named her as one of the “Top 40 to Watch.” “I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for the University of Washington,” says Angela. “That's why it's so nice to come back home, where it all started.”
In addition to her work as a journalist, Angela is an independent documentary producer and has contributed her talents to a variety of local organizations such The UW Educational Opportunity Program/Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, Seattle City Club, and Neighborhood House.
Angela's interests outside of work include candle making, Prince, puzzles of any kind, and grandchildren.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
Professional Affiliations: Seattle Association of Black Journalists
Stories
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Environment
The 2021 wildfire season is keeping veterinarians in the PNW busy
Wildfires burning in eastern and central Washington are not only keeping firefighters busy — they're keeping wildlife specialists on their toes. Dr. Nicki Rosenhagen says they've learned on the fly this summer, as wild animals they've never cared for before have turned up badly burned.
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Seattle gun violence surges in 2021, as police force dwindles
Several city leaders joined Interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz Tuesday morning for a special press briefing on the growing gun violence in Seattle.
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Arts & Life
'How down are you' with space travel? UW grad Hip Hop MD on a mission for STEM leaders
Rocketing into space is an experience many have dreamed of, but few will actually experience. Maynard Okereke is now among them.
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Politics
Seattle's economic recovery is a mixed bag
Remember a few month ago, when we thought we were getting a leg up on Covid-19? When we thought it was “time to celebrate” downtown Seattle’s recovery by going there and doing normal things? Some of that is happening. Some.
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'Gray skies and that dull orange orb in the sky': The view from NW fire lines
Thousands of firefighters are on the ground in our region, trying to control wildfires that have already consumed hundreds of thousands of acres.
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Politics
Who supports who in Seattle's mayoral election?: This week in politics
And what does it really mean to be a "progressive" or a "moderate" in the Seattle mayoral race? Will Inslee face political ramifications for school vaccination mandate?
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Washington leaders urge action to welcome Afghan refugees
Elected leaders in Washington state are responding to the news from Afghanistan as the US military exits the cou.
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Politics
Vaccination politics: Gov. Inslee’s mandate vs a Republican’s ‘free society'
From the red wood forest to the gulf stream waters, vaccination politics are at it again.
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Environment
How hot is too hot, Seattle?
Is there a scientific definition of a "heat wave" that applies all over the world? And how might our changing climate affect that?
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Politics
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan responds to police pushback over vaccine mandate and more
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced this week the city workers will be required to get vaccinated against Covid-19. The Seattle Police Officers Guild wasn't pleased, claiming the city did not consult members as required under the guild's bargaining agreement.