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: 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.

6 days 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.

13 days 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.

20 days 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.

26 days 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.

1 month 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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.