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Image: KIRO Newsradio host and commentary writer Angela Poe Russell

KIRO Newsradio host and writer

Angela Poe Russell

Angela is a veteran TV journalist and storyteller, known for her in-depth reporting and compelling interviews. Most recently, she co-hosted the award-winning television shows "Evening" and "Take 5" on KING 5 in Seattle; but her career has taken her all over the country, from the deep south to the northeast. Angela's work in TV news earned her a National Gracie Award and previously, a Northwest Emmy Award. She has spent the last decade expanding the reach of her storytelling through diverse mediums, including film. Currently, Angela is a Playwright in Residence at Seattle Public Theatre, where she is busy developing a new musical. She is also a contributing host for KIRO Newsradio. Together, with her husband Victor, they have four children.

Angela Poe Russell: Politicians’ public safety promises falling flat in Seattle

The fact that the City of Seattle couldn’t protect people's public safety to safely catch a bus at their preferred stop is embarrassing.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: Seattle physician exposes how algorithms in healthcare can negatively impact patient care

Technology in some ways has made our lives easier and tasks more efficient. But a friend, who also happens to be a physician, reminded me technology is only as good as the way it’s developed and programmed.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘good idea’ is actually pretty disturbing

When Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene issued a challenge/threat to Republicans, it created significant political theater.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: A quality admired by Trump, is likely what hurt Harris

Loyalty is a quality that Donald Trump proritizes in his cabinet, but likely hurt Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: The irony in Amazon’s new return-to-work policy

What I find most fascinating about this move for Amazon to force its employees to return to work in office is the impact on the environment.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: Election anxiety is real, here’s how to navigate all the political chaos

It’s a feeling I hadn't experienced in years. Then it hit me, I was having anxiety. Election-related anxiety. This has never happened to me.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: The ‘weird’ problem surrounding former Seattle Seahawk Russell Wilson

I do think 'weird' is the perfect word that describes the energy around Russell Wilson and people are obsessed with him.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: We can help people who feel lonely

A poll from the American Psychiatric Association revealed 1 in 10 adults feels lonely everyday. For people ages 18-24, that number triples.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: Hurricane Helene latest warning how climate change is affecting weather, storms

But what is different is hurricanes like Hurricane Helene are more devastating, with science pointing to climate change as the culprit.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: Shopping malls are taking a stand against unruly teens

The signs are out there and they point to a problem: it appears teenagers are a big part of the issues at shopping malls.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: What country’s ideas should we steal from next?

I just returned from a trip to Portugal and I couldn’t help but spot a few things that I think could make us better.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: Our inaction allowed Sean Combs’ alleged abuse to continue

But I’m reserving some anger for something else within the indictment -- the people who knew about his behavior and did nothing about it.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: Solving the homeless crisis will make us all a little uncomfortable

Every Washington city worth its salt should be doing all it can to encourage affordable housing to help solve the homeless crisis.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: Is JD Vance a candidate of contradictions?

It seems that Republican Vice-Presidential nominee J.D. Vance says one thing about choices for women, but does another.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: One of our most important jobs is endangered — journalism

Journalism has a vital role in our communities, but it’s endangered. How do we hold people in power accountable without journalists?
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: The Olympic moment that spoke volumes about America

During an election year when things can feel so ugly and folks are strained financially, this is a nice reminder that we are doing some good stuff here.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: Sidewalks in disrepair hurt WA’s disabled community

Only half of the sidewalks in Washington currently comply with ADA standards, hurting the handicapped community that calls Washington home.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: Who’s responsible for ending political mudslinging?

The tactic of mudslinging during political campaigns goes back a few hundred years, but lately, in our political landscape, things are definitely dirtier.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: The problem plaguing American culture — “it’s all about me” disease

We desperately need more empathy because the "it’s all about me" mindset only leads to the destruction of us.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: The unlikely scapegoat in the Donald Trump assassination attempt

A Republican from Tennessee, said DEI was to blame for the tragedy that saw a gunman try to kill Donald Trump.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: The lesson we all can learn from President Biden

As disturbed as I am by the state of politics right now, I do have President Biden to thank for giving me a new perspective on a personal matter.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: Why we should feel sorry for giant, billion-dollar grocery chains

The good news is the rate of increase for grocery retailers is slowing down, while still being thoughtful about keeping the essentials in check.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: More evidence schools would be wise to lock up cell phones

As more schools grapple with how to regulate students and their cell phones, a Seattle summer program officially took the leap this week.
2 years ago

Angela Poe Russell: We need to end the Pride flag debate, take real action

With June being Pride month, there has been debate over the flag and proclamations and what should the government's role be in this.
2 years ago