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
Remove Trump, say Washington state lawmakers after mob riot
Shock, condemnation, and calls to remove President Trump from office, just two weeks before his term ends, are among the immediate reactions from Washington's political leaders to Wednesday's insurrection in DC.
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Seattle sweeps encampment at Cal Anderson Park
Shortly before sunrise Friday, the city of Seattle cleared Cal Anderson Park where a homeless encampment has grown in recent months. Police at the scene were met with protesters.
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Seattle police found in contempt of court over use of pepper spray, blast balls
A federal judge has found Seattle police in contempt of court for violating an order issued over the summer, limiting when they could use pepper spray, blast balls and other crowd control measures.
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'Get this pandemic under control.' Inside Marilyn Strickland's plans for Congress
Marilyn Strickland, former Tacoma Mayor and now president of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, will be the first Black woman and first Korean-American that Washington has sent to Congress. But what will be the big “first” on Marilyn Strickland’s mind as she heads to Washington DC?
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2 surprising election results that you may not have noticed in Washington
While all eyes have been focused on the national election, Washington has made a series of notable election wins. The state will send its first Black woman and first Korean-Am But two things happened in Washington that were not as high profile as other boxes on the ballot, at least if you ask CR Douglas with Q13 News and Joni Balter with Civic Cocktail.
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He treated the first pandemic patient in the U.S. Here's what he's seen since then
When the novel coronavirus came to the United States it was first confirmed in a single case in Everett. Dr. George Diaz was the physician who treated that patient and got the first glimpse at the pandemic that was about to sweep across the state, and nation.
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Smoky skies return to Seattle Wednesday
State Climatologist Nick Bond expects this round of smoke won't be as severe as what Seattle saw earlier in the month.
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2 baby orcas spotted in Puget Sound in the same month
On the day the orca baby was born, the whales partied into the night.
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Protests in Seattle following Breonna Taylor decision, 13 arrested
Following the announcement in Louisville, Ky. about the Breonna Taylor case, peaceful demonstrations emereged in Se
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Politics
Friday Politics: Argument over recalling Seattle CM Sawant and Mayor Durkan
Q13 political analyst CR Douglas and Civic Cocktail host Joni Balter discuss the recall efforts in Seattle aimed at City Councilmember Kshama Sawant and Mayor Jenny Durkan.