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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Politics
Gary Locke is probably not running for Seattle mayor. For starters, he lives in Bellevue
This week gave us some insight into where the Seattle mayor's race might be heading. In addition to two high profile candidates who joined the race last week - former Council President Bruce Harrell and former state lawmaker Jessyn Farrell - speculation grew about former Washington Gov. Gary Locke jumping into the mix.
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Health
Think your house has been crowded during Covid? This Seattle mother of eight knows the feeling
It's been one year since the pandemic really started intruding on our lives. But for other families that home-school their children, it was just another day, another year - or was it?
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Health
This Seattle bar owner is optimistic, but not ready to up capacity
One year ago, 2,000 Washingtonians had contracted what we used to call the novel coronavirus. And Governor Jay Inslee issued his "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order.
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Race & Identity
Remembering the Tuskegee Airmen of the northwest on the squad's 80th anniversary
The Tuskegee Airmen are some of the most well-known Black soldiers to serve in World War II, but we hear so little about the few who came from right here in the northwest. Thomas Gray is the recording secretary for the local Sam Bruce Chapter. He wasn't a pilot himself, but when the retired Boeing engineer happened to go by one of their meetings decades ago, the airmen invited him to become a member.
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Politics
Death with dignity act may undergo its first major change in Washington state
The Washington Legislature is considering the first significant changes to the Death with Dignity Act more than a decade after Washington voters approved the law.
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Politics
This week in politics: Lines getting longer for Seattle mayoral and vaccine hopefuls
We have a mayoral race - a real, rip-roaring Seattle mayoral contest.
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Environment
'Spring is here' — but don't swap your raincoat for your shades just yet
Have you been enjoying the afternoon sunshine lately? Maybe you've been shedding an extra layer here and there. Are your allergies acting up? Well, that just might be because spring is in the air. March 20 is the first official day of spring.
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Politics
Democrats' holy grail: WA Senate approves state capital gains tax
Majority Democrats in the Washington Senate passed a capital gains tax bill - something that's been talked about for a decade - over the weekend. The narrow 25-24 vote followed a nearly four-hour debate, revealing just how contentious the issue is.
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Science
Why this NW weekend is perfect for rainbows
Keep your eyes on the skies today and over the weekend - you might just catch something magical. The region gets more rainbows in the spring than in any other season.
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Politics
Friday Politics: Teachers can get vaccines but school’s still out in Seattle
Governor Jay Inslee added teachers, childcare workers, grocery workers and others in essential roles to the list of those eligible to receive the Covid vaccinations. Meanwhile, political hopefuls are getting a line of their own.