Angela King is a nationally recognized journalist who’s been a part of the northwest news scene since the early 1990s. She is a proud University of Washington alumna, with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and American Ethnic Studies. She graduated with honors (Phi Beta Kappa/cum laude) in 1994.

King started her professional career as a TV news writer in Seattle before becoming a TV news reporter and anchor in Seattle, Portland, and Albuquerque.

King’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. UW’s Viewpoint Magazine also named her as one of the “Top 40 to Watch” in 2009.

In 2017, King transitioned from her work in TV to become the local host of NPR’s Morning Edition on KUOW 94.9fm.

“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for the University of Washington,” says King. “That’s why it’s so nice to come back home, where it all started.”

Some of the top honors King holds dearest are those from the University of Washington. She received the President’s Achievement Award – the highest honor bestowed upon an undergraduate in the UW’s Educational Opportunity Program. She later received the 2025 Charles E Odegaard Award – the highest achievement in diversity at the University of Washington (and the only University and community selected award).

In addition to her work as a journalist, King is an independent documentary producer and has contributed her talents to a variety of local organizations such as The UW Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, Seattle City Club, and Neighborhood House.

King’s interests outside of work include making candles, listening to Prince, and spoiling her grandchildren.