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
What's happening the last week of the Washington Legislature's session
The Washington Legislature tries to pass a $50 billion-plus budget and The Guardian links Rep. Matt Shea to a right-wing surveillance effort. Reporter Austin Jenkins talks politics with KUOW’s Angela King.
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Politics
Friday politics: An upbeat Jay Inslee stumbles on the campaign trail
CNN, CBS, MSNBC. New York, Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina. It’s a big week for Gov. Jay Inslee in his 2020 presidential campaign.
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Politics
'I would have grounded Boeing 737 Max much sooner,' says Gov. Inslee
Washington Governor Jay Inslee says Boeing 737 MAX jets should have been grounded sooner after two fatal crashes.
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Business
Amazon, go? How aging workers and the Seattle squeeze could drive a move to the Eastside
Amazon said this week that it will move thousands of jobs out of Seattle, across Lake Washington to Bellevue. Parsing the news with KUOW's Angela King, Q13's C.R. Douglas and Joni Balter, host of "Civic Cocktail" on the Seattle Channel.
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Business
Pilots of Boeing 737 MAX followed procedures before crash, Ethiopia says
Pilots of a Boeing 737 MAX jet followed the procedures for stopping a new anti-stall system but still couldn’t prevent last month’s crash, a preliminary report says.
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Politics
Jayapal calls Barr's action on Mueller report 'deeply troubling'
Seattle Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal says the Mueller investigation of Russian tampering in the U.S. election may be over, but House Judiciary Committee is just getting started.
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Politics
The difference between Gov. Inslee and candidate Inslee on the Boeing tax breaks
On the campaign trail, Governor Inslee compares the $8.7B in aerospace tax breaks he pushed for back in 2013 to a corporate mugging. Political commentators Joni Balter and C.R. Douglas talk with KUOW's Angela King about why he's changed his tune.
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Politics
700 bills in the Washington Legislature and counting: Which ones will survive?
Halfway through this legislative session, nearly 700 bills have been passed by the Washington House or Senate. Which bills will survive?
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Environment
Tacoma fifth-grader leading climate change strike tells adults: 'Clean up your act'
When you’re 11 years old, the future can look limitless — unless you fear your planet is dying. Theo Sullivan of Tacoma got worried about climate change and helped organize a school strike to focus attention on the issue.
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Politics
'Nobody really knows what the Green New Deal is. It's basically a slogan'
You’d think Democrats would be ecstatic that Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell wants to bring the Green New Deal up for a vote.