Longtime KESQ News Anchor Karen Devine to Receive Star on Palm Springs Walk of the Stars

Devine will be honored with the 486th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars later this month.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Longtime Coachella Valley broadcast journalist Karen Devine will receive the 486th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars later this month. Devine has been a trusted voice in households across the Coachella Valley for nearly 35 years, working as an evening anchor and investigative reporter at KESQ News Channel 3 since 2009.

Why it matters

Devine's reporting has held officials accountable, elevated public safety awareness, and sparked community dialogue, including coverage of the opioid crisis. Her Walk of the Stars honor adds to her lengthy accolades over her storied career, which includes multiple Emmy Awards, regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and Golden Mike Awards.

The details

The public dedication ceremony is scheduled for Friday, March 27, at 11 a.m. at 112 N. Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs. Beyond the newsroom, Devine has emceed dozens of nonprofit fundraisers and supports organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Palm Springs Women in Film and Television, The Girlfriend Factor, and Loma Linda Children's Center.

  • The public dedication ceremony is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11 a.m.

The players

Karen Devine

A longtime Coachella Valley broadcast journalist who has been a trusted voice in households across the region for nearly 35 years, working as an evening anchor and investigative reporter at KESQ News Channel 3 since 2009.

Nona Watson

The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO, who announced Devine's upcoming honor on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars.

Chad Mayes

The California Assemblyman who named Devine 'Woman of the Year' in 2019.

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What they’re saying

“For nearly 35 years, Devine has been a trusted voice in households across the Coachella Valley.”

— Nona Watson, Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO (Patch.com)

“Devine's reporting as a leading member of the I-Team has held officials accountable, elevated public safety awareness, and sparked community dialogue, including coverage of the opioid crisis that prompted families across the valley to share their stories.”

— Nona Watson, Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO (Patch.com)

What’s next

The public dedication ceremony for Karen Devine's star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11 a.m.

The takeaway

Karen Devine's recognition on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars is a testament to her decades-long commitment to broadcast journalism and the Coachella Valley community, where she has been a trusted voice and advocate for important issues like public safety and the opioid crisis.