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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UW football moving to Big Ten, pulling Huskies out of Pac-12
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Environment
Is climate change bringing more disease-carrying bugs to the PNW?
We've got about a month and a half of summer left, so still plenty of time to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. Pack the bug spray, though.
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'We can't let them steamroll our democracy': How covering NW white supremacist groups shaped 2 reporters
Long before far-right and white supremacist groups like the Patriot Front and the Washington State Three Percenters became household names, the Pacific Northwest was home to other extremist groups. As a reporter in Portland in the late 1990s, KUOW Morning Edition host Angela King covered far-right extremist organizations like the Aryan Nation.
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Environment
Why are we seeing more black bears in King County these days?
It's that time of year when black bears are wandering into local neighborhoods looking for food and water. Some have recently set their sights on backyard animals, adding to the recent uptick in bear activity around King County.
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Business
MLB All-Star Week expected to bring in $50 million, but at what cost?
Major League Baseball's All-Star Week has arrived in Seattle.
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How the PNW's history of far-right extremism played a role on Jan. 6
The extremist views behind the Jan. 6 insurrection have a long history right here in the Pacific Northwest.
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Environment
Summer is here: What to expect for PNW wildfire season and more
It is the first official day of summer. The extended forecast shows the first few days of summer will be sunny and relatively warm.
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Arts & Life
ArtsFund hopes grants will help arts groups bounce back from pandemic woes
Arts organizations statewide are still trying to bounce back from pandemic induced shut-downs. The local nonprofit arts advocacy organization, Arts Fund, recently distributed $10 Million in awards for their Community Accelerator Grant. These awards funded arts organizations statewide in hopes to boost the financial health of Washington's art sector.
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Law & Courts
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison says she's not leading a new 'war on drugs'
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison wants her office to prosecute people arrested for drugs.
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Politics
45 candidates are running for Seattle City Council. Who are they and what do they stand for?
KUOW’s politics editor Cat Smith has been talking to the candidates since last week’s filing deadline. She joined Morning Edition host Angela King to talk about some of the key issues and races so far.