Karen Devine Biography
Karen Devine is a renowned American Emmy Award-winning Journalist working as an evening Anchor and Investigative Reporterat KEQS-TV in Palm Springs, California. She joined the station in October 2009 after previously working at KMIR 6 News (from February 1992 to October 2009).
Education | Career
Divine attended California State University, Fullerton, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and TV film with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism. She graduated from the institution in 1990. She serves as the evening Anchor and Investigative Reporter at KESQ-TV, News Channel 3, an ABC affiliate in Palm Springs, California. Devine joined the station in October 2009, and 2026 marks over two decades of her tenure at the station. Before moving to KESQ-TV, Devine worked as a news anchor, reporter, and news director at KMIR 6 News (from February 1992 to October 2009), another Palm Springs-based station. During her time at the station, Devine spent 17 years as the primary anchor/reporter, and her duties also included producing newscasts and editing packages.
With 30+ years as a Broadcast Journalist in the Coachella Valley, Devine has been recognised for her investigative journalism, particularly in uncovering stories that hold public officials accountable. As a result, she has received multiple Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Awards, and has been recognised by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with the Silver Circle Award for her excellence in broadcast journalism.
As for her latest achievement, Devine is set to receive a star on the “Palm Springs Walk of the Stars.” She will be given the honour by the city of Palm Springs on Friday, March 27, at 11 a.m. at 112 North Palm Canyon, right in front of Balboa Candy. Beyond the newsroom, Devine is an active contributor to the community who finds passion in supporting multiple non-profits and emceeing dozens of events annually.
Parents | Family
Devine was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep details about her family private. As a result, specifics about her family background remain unavailable to the public. However, on Father’s Day, June 19, 2023, Devine celebrated her birthday by posting a photo of his dad on her Instagram account. She captioned, “Happy Father’s Day to the best dad a girl could have! Tonight, dinner and our weekly Scrabble match! ❤️😘.” More updates will be shared if and when she decides to disclose more.
Karen Devine Age
Devine is 56 years old as of 2026. She was born on July 23, 1969, in Saratoga, California. She therefore celebrates her birthday on July 23 every year. On her 54th birthday, Devine posted a photo of herself with her birthday cake and her workmates on her Instagram account and captioned, “Work peeps helping me celebrate my birthday! Thank you!”
Husband | Children
Devine is married to her longtime partner, Bob Boetto. The couple married in 1993 and has stayed together ever since; in 2026, they will celebrate their 33rd wedding anniversary. Not much is known about her husband as she prefers to keep most of her personal life private. Together, they are proud parents to their two sons, Zack and Tony. On August 21, 2021, Devine wished her son a happy birthday through one of her Instagram posts. She captioned, “Help me celebrate my son on his birthday! Zach followed in my footsteps and is an Anchor/Reporter in Columbia, Missouri. I’m sure he’d love to hear from his hometown peeps.”
Karen Devine Salary
Devine’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Devine has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. Her primary source of income is working as a Journalist.
Social Media Platforms
Devine is very active on social media, i.e., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. She has over 1.7k followers on Instagram @kesqkarendevine and over 10k followers on Facebook @Karen Devine.
Karen Devine Height
Devine stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Quick Facts About Karen Devine
- Age: Karen is 56 years old as of 2026.
- Marital Status: Karen is married to her longtime partner, Bob Boetto.
- Net Worth: She has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Karen receives an estimated annual salary of between $20 000 and $50 000
- Nationality: She is American
- Height: Karen stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.