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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How to change Seattle policing, according to Chief Carmen Best
Chief Carmen Best says she has a few ideas on how to improve policing in Seattle, as protests against racial injustice continue and the City Council aims to make significant cuts to her department. But Best says that, until recently, she has not been engaged by council members on the issue. Speaking with KUOW’s Angela King, Chief Best laid out her thoughts on changes to SPD, and what she would suggest.
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Politics
Friday politics: Loren Culp advances over other Republican gubernatorial candidates
It was a big week in Washington politics as results of the August primary came in. One surprise was Loren Culp nabbing a spot on the November ballot over other high profile Republicans. Q13's CR Douglas and KIRO 7's Essex Porter discuss the primary results.
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Education
Why, and how, PLU will have in-person classes
Many school districts and colleges are planning to have classes remotely during the upcoming school year. But Pacific Lutheran University is planning for in-person classes. PLU President Allan Belton discusses.
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Breaking down Tuesday's primary results: Looking at a more diverse Legislature
KUOW's Austin Jenkins and Angela King discuss the results of Washington's primary election.
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Politics
Friday politics: Money flows into a campaign, and Seattle police budget cuts head toward vote
The primary election is Tuesday. And one race getting lots of attention, and lots of money, is the contest for state Senate in the 5th District centered around Issaquah. It's a fight between two Democrats that so far has seen more than $1.2 million raised.
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Business
Bezos' testimony comes with House members' antitrust shocker
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is now awaiting a House committee's prescription for his company. The House Judiciary Committee's antitrust subcommittee says it is finalizing a report on its investigation into big tech companies and it will propose solutions for problems it finds -- including those with Amazon.
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Law & Courts
Black Lives Matter, ACLU say Seattle Police violated court order with violence in protests
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County and the ACLU of Washington are asking a federal judge to hold the city of Seattle in contempt of court over police use of force over the weekend against people protesting racial injustice.
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Politics
Friday politics: How do we make police more accountable?
This week we've been taking a look at how systemic racism affects our city, our region and our state.
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Race & Identity
Seattle's road map to inclusion in the arts
Last year, the city of Seattle and the Seattle Arts Commission created a road map to greater equity and inclusion in the creative economy. Vivian Phillips explains the work that is being done.
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Health
Race is not a health risk factor. Racism is
When it comes to life expectancy, white Americans overall can expect to live longer than Black Americans. That’s not because of biology, but because of the stressors placed on Black people. Dr. Roberto Montenegro, a psychiatrist with Seattle Children's Hospital, explains.