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: A PSA all pedestrians need to hear

A more common scenario playing out on roadways contributes to more than 9,000 accidents for pedestrians each year is Sun glare.

7 days ago

Angela Poe Russell: What we can all learn from Harrison Butker’s shocking speech

That’s why the commencement speech by Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker caught me off guard. His theme: Stay in your lane.

14 days ago

Angela Poe Russell: Don’t fall for this trap when watching the news

While watching news of the protests on college campuses, one segment caught my attention -- an anchor using a study to stir up a culture war.

21 days ago

Angela Poe Russell: Some free answers for Seattle Schools’ $100,000 question

Seattle Public Schools has lost 4,000 students in the last five years as kids poured into private schools and other alternative programs.

1 month ago

Angela Poe Russell: O.J.’s death reminds America of its persistent judicial problem

Most people who stand accused, regardless of guilt or innocence, can’t afford O.J.'s dream team of attorneys, much less standard fees.

1 month ago

Angela Poe Russell: You never know where your next big life lesson will come from

You never know where your next big life lesson will come from.

2 months ago

Angela Poe Russell: Why Florida’s social media law is step in right direction

The legislature has been on a roll with several controversial legislative actions. However, one regarding social media is worth replicating.

2 months ago

Angela Poe Russell: Diddy’s sex trafficking allegations bring up complex issue

The raid on Sean "Diddy" Combs' home related to trafficking happened four months after his ex Cassie Ventura, filed a lawsuit against him.

2 months ago

Angela Poe Russell: The bold policy every school should adopt now

What’s most infuriating? Schools themselves, and the systems around them, perpetuating these cliquey silos on students.

2 months ago

Angela Poe Russell: Russell Wilson and Ciara’s Oscar Party photo just what our culture needs

An Oscar photo of Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara at an after party really struck me as different.