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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Seattle's 2021 primary just set up a 'battle royale' in November
The 2021 August primary may have set up more than just the top candidates Seattle will be voting for in November. It could also be viewed as a status check on how residents feel about the direction of the city, and the solutions to the problems it faces, such as police reform and homelessness. Voters will be considering ths
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Environment
Rain is on Seattle's horizon 'just in the nick of time'
We've got a shot this week at ending our current dry spell. We've gone nearly 50 days without any measurable rain, but Meteorologist Maddie Kristell at the National Weather Service of Seattle says there may be some good news ahead.
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Health
Seattle restaurants are feeling the pressure with Covid cases on the rise again
It's been a month since Washington fully reopened - a month of bars, restaurants and other businesses once again being allowed to operate at full capacity. So, how's it going?
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Environment
Orcultural exchange: Orcas briefly visit Salish Sea after long absence
The Orca Behavior Institute says at least 50 whales from the J, K and L pods were seen heading south toward Eagle Point. But one is now presumed dead.
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Politics
Seattle clearly has an election next week. 'It’s much less clear exactly what people want the city to do about it'
It’s showtime for the 2021 primary election. Most people will vote this weekend or at least by Monday. Be sure to get those ballots ready and have them postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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Politics
Jenny Durkan on more police vs. community-based solutions: 'It's a false choice ... we need both'
After a series of unrelated shootings that left multiple people injured and at least five dead around Seattle, Mayor Jenny Durkan says the city needs more police officers. The thing is, she says, the city can support its police force and community-based programs to reduce violence.
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Politics
'Everybody wanted this story. You guys got it.' This week in Seattle politics
Local election ballots are in the mail this week, and, as you might expect, the contests for Seattle Mayor and City Council are becoming more pitched and more intense. So, what are some of the themes driving public opinion this year? The short answer: a lot.
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Environment
Washington wildfires already draining resources. 'We can't afford to have any spark out there'
Washington firefighters have already responded to more than 900 fires this year. That's according to the state's Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz who says this is just the beginning of what is already proving to be an especially devastating wildfire season.
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Arts & Life
'This came from a dream.' How this Navajo family is healing with dance
Eugene Tapahe never dreamt the coronavirus pandemic would bring the world to a stop. Nor could he have known when the virus struck that another pandemic a century earlier - and a tradition that grew out of it - would send his family on a 30,000-mile journey to heal.
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Environment
Hot NW summer: More high temps and low precipitation ahead
Gusting winds, a lack of rain and above-average heat are exacerbating an already dire situation in the northwest. The Washington State Climatologist, and he says the coming months aren't likely to be much better.