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
Friday politics: Is the CHOP winding down?
The CHOP may be winding down, depending on who you ask. There is also a new lawsuit from residents and businesses in Capitol Hill over the protest zone. And all of this is happening as Washington state implements a new face mask mandate.
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Business owner speaks out about conditions around the CHOP, new lawsuit against Seattle
A group of Capitol Hill residents and business owners worried about the protest zone called the CHOP has filed a lawsuit against the city of Seattle. They say they've suffered harm and financial losses because of the ongoing demonstration. They also say the city actively endorsed and even enabled the protest zone.
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Politics
Friday politics: What a Juneteenth holiday could teach everyone
June 19 could be on its way to becoming a national corporate holiday.
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Here's what the DACA ruling means to immigrants in the Northwest
A KUOW reporter who is herself a DACA recipient and the legal director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project spoke separately with KUOW’s Angela King about the Supreme Court ruling.
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Health
King County aims for Phase 2 of reopening. What does that mean?
King County could be further easing pandemic restrictions in just a few days.
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Environment
Sen. Cantwell explains why a newly-passed conservation bill is so important
The US Senate has passed a historic conservation bill with bipartisan support. Washington Senator Maria Cantwell discusses.
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Race & Identity
Seattle Police Chief Best says policing must change but defends tear gas use
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best said Tuesday that she's open to more community involvement in reform efforts after weeks of protests over police use of deadly force.
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Race & Identity
From CHAZ to CHOP: Seattle protest makes a change
It was a busy weekend in Seattle for antiracism protests. And that six-block area on Capitol Hill called the CHAZ? Well, people are still there. But they've given the area a new name. Report Casey Martin laid out the reasons with KUOW’s Angela King.
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Politics
Friday politics: How does Jenny Durkan dig out after the Seattle protests?
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best sent a video message to her officers. Meanwhile, tension continues between the City Council and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. C.R. Douglas with Q13, and Joni Balter with Civic Cocktail discuss with KUOW"s Angela King.
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Business
Seattle bar reopens after Covid-19 shutdown: Not a lot of people 'but it's 15 more than zero'
The Streamline tavern is just one of the Seattle businesses coming back after the coronavirus shutdown.