The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce will honor longtime broadcast journalist Karen Devine with the 486th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars in the category of Humanitarian and Entertainment. The public dedication ceremony will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at 112 N. Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs.
WHAT: 486th Star Dedication – Palm Springs Walk of the Stars WHO: Karen Devine WHEN: Friday, March 27 | 11:00 a.m. WHERE: 112 N Palm Canyon Dr.
For nearly 35 years, Karen Devine has been a trusted voice in households across the Coachella Valley. She began her desert career in 1992 at NBC Palm Springs (formerly KMIR), where she spent 17 years before joining KESQ News Channel 3 in 2009. As an evening anchor and investigative reporter, she has helped shape the region’s broadcast journalism landscape.
A leading member of the I-Team, Devine’s reporting has held officials accountable, elevated public safety awareness, and sparked meaningful community dialogue, including coverage of the opioid crisis that prompted families across the valley to share their stories.
Her work has earned multiple Emmy Awards, two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and Golden Mike Awards. She is a recipient of the Athena Award from the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle, and in 2024 was honored with induction into the Coachella Valley Media Hall of Fame. She was also named “Woman of the Year” in 2019 by California Assemblyman Chad Mayes.
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. She has participated in numerous Walk of the Stars ceremonies and major civic events, including Palm Springs Pride and the DAP Health AIDS Walk.
A La Quinta resident since the early 1990s, Devine has raised her family in the Coachella Valley and remains deeply committed to the community she serves, both on-air and off. For additional information, contact walkofthestars@pschamber.org or call the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce at (760) 325-1577.
