Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism winners announced
Below are the results of the 2007 Society of Professional Journalists’ Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism competition.
The competition is open to news media in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. It covers the 2007 calendar year.
Congrats to all the winners!
Daily NewspapersCirculation less than 25,000General ExcellenceStaff, The Daily News, April 10, October 4, January 7
Spot News1. Franny White, Skagit Valley Herald, “A tragic end to a troubled life”
2. Staff, Idaho Press-Tribune, “Fire destroys high school”
3. Leslie Slape, Amy Fischer, The Daily News, “Hundreds hit the streets …”
HM. Sharyn L. Decker, The Chronicle, “DeBolt receives ticket after crash”
Comprehensive Coverage (single day)1. Staff, The Chronicle, “It came so fast”
2. Damian Boudreau, The World, “Doctor shortage a crisis”
3. Staff, Independent Record, “Asarco -- the end of an era”
HM. Leslie Slape, Stephanie Mathieu, The Daily News, “Agents arrest 20 in massive drug sting”
Comprehensive Coverage (multiple days)1. Staff, Independent Record, “Big Sky, big border”
2. Staff, The Chronicle, “Chehalis River catastrophe”
3. Karin Ronnow, Deirdre Eitel, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Pakiston & Afghanistan -- Journey of hope”
HM. Staff, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Cost of community--A conversation about our future”
Investigative1. Gwyneth Gibby, Corvallis Gazette-Times, “Karly's nightmare”
2. Rod Boyce, Sam Bishop, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, “The Hayes indictments -- series”
3. Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Care after combat”
HM. Stephanie Mathieu, The Daily News, “Rules of exclusion”
Watchdog1. Staff, Skagit Valley Herald, “Lighting the way: Sunshine Week”
2. Cassidy Friedman, The Times-News, “In the silent pursuit of justice”
3. Amy M.E. Fischer, The Daily News, “Visions of Longview development fall”
Crime and Justice1. Ted Sullivan, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Cocaine blues”
2. Zoe Fraley, The Bellingham Herald, “Pedophile visits local events”
3. Ralph Schwartz, Franny White, Skagit Valley Herald, “Deadline love triangle shocks community”
HM. Gail Schontzler, Ted Sullivan, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Reliving tragedy”
Government1. Cassandra Profita, The Daily Astorian, “Port of Astoria investigation”
2. Denis Roler, Stacy D. Stumbo, Grants Pass Daily Courier, “Josephine County budget survey”
3. Barbara LaBoe, The Daily News, “Fire alarm”
HM. Chris Gray, The News-Review, “Measure 50: A spark for kids' health care”
Education1. Jennifer Moody, Albany Democrat-Herald, “Writing off cursive”
2. Ted Sullivan, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Shock to the system”
3. Stephanie Mathieu, The Daily News, “Swan song turns sour”
HM. Kira Millage, The Bellingham Herald, “What's in a school lunch?”
Health1. Leslie Slape, Stephanie Mathieu, The Daily News, “Our teens' pill problems”
2. John Stang, Daily Inter Lake, “First test for new knee”
3. Sheila Hagar, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “The right to companionship”
HM. Jim Buchan, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Home once more”
Science and Technology1. Josh Lintereur, Skagit Valley Herald, “Colony collapse breeds unease”
2. Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Yellowstone's wildlife”
3. Cassandra Profita, The Daily Astorian, “The big picture lurks underwater”
Environment and Energy1. Scott McMillion, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “The looming boom”
2. Andre Stepankowsky, The Daily News, “Watershed woes”
3. Staff, Skagit Valley Herald, “Skagit warming”
HM. Tony Lystra, The Daily News, “Living with LNG”
Consumer1. Josh Lintereur, Skagit Valley Herald, “A boom in RV sales”
2. Josh Lintereur, Skagit Valley Herald, “Skagit entrepreneurs set sights on e-Bay”
3. John Stark, The Bellingham Herald, “After local man takes fraud bait …”
HM. Vicki Hillhouse, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Work comes home”
Business1. Aaron VanTuyl, The Chronicle, “Call center attracts attention”
2. Elise Hamner, The World, “Railroad closes Coos Bay line”
3. Josh Lintereur, Skagit Valley Herald, “Canola concerns”
HM. Scott McMillion, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “American tradition”
Minorities1. Franny White, Skagit Valley Herald, “They're good homes”
2. Michael Wagar, The Chronicle, “Victims in the shadows”
3. Erik Olson, The Chronicle, “An American wedding, Sudanese style”
HM. Kara Hansen, The Daily Astorian, “Mascot dispute has Warriors wondering”
Social Issues1. Amy M.E. Fischer, The Daily News, “DisRespecting the elderly?”
2. Jared Paben, The Bellingham Herald, “Growth threatens mobile parks”
HM. Shaun Hall, Grants Pass Daily Courier, “'You better hope I don't get out'“
Personalities1. Leslie Slape, The Daily News, “Saved by a bullet”
2. Ted Sullivan, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “A dying breed”
3. Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Political pioneer”
HM. Amy M.E. Fischer, The Daily News, “Mrs. Patinells danced gracefully through life”
HM. Don Gronning, Daily Record, “Downtown defender or disgrace”
Lifestyles1. Cassandra Profita, The Daily Astorian, “Fishers pluck catch from sea of poetry”
2. Kara Hansen, The Daily Astorian, “Coast Guard auxiliary”
3. Dave Richardson, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Fine swine”
Short Feature1. Nate Poppino, The Times-News, “Door-to-door miracle”
2. Craig Reed, The News-Review, “Baggin' a big one”
3. Dave Richardson, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Christmas in the court”
HM. Marta Murvosh, Skagit Valley Herald, “It's time to talk turkey”
Long Feature1. Cassidy Friedman, The Times-News, “60-minute escape”
2. Dan Schreiber, The Chronicle, “Down and dirty in Paradise”
3. Angela Brandt, Independent Record, “Inspiration, training kick it in for Brownlow”
Arts & Arts Criticism1. Kathleen Alaks, Patricia Snyder, Grants Pass Daily Courier, “Rockin' on the Rogue …”
2. Emily Donahoe, Independent Record, “Band in the big city”
3. Jake TenPas, Corvallis Gazette-Times, “Brainstorm …”
HM. Beverly Crichfield, Skagit Valley Herald, “A play on word”
Sports News1. Rick S. Alvord, The Daily News, “Technical difficulties”
2. Somer Breeze, Moscow-Pullman Daily News, “The price to play”
3. Jim Cnockaert, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “MSU fires Mike Kramer”
Sports Feature1. Eric Larsen, The Times-News, “In state, out of luck”
2. Tim Dumas, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Running for her life”
3. Trevor Pyle, Skagit Valley Herald, “Linked by ink”
Sports Column1. Jim Cnockaert, Bozeman Daily Chronicle
2. Jon Mitchell, The News-Review
3. Kevin Hampton, Corvallis Gazette-Times
Editorial/Commentary1. Steve Forrester, The Daily Astorian
2. Kathy Erickson, The World
3. Rick Eskil, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
HM. Craig Staszkow, Moscow-Pullman Daily News
General Column1. Dean Kahn, The Bellingham Herald
2. Don Jenkins, The Daily News
3. Cathy Zimmerman, The Daily News
HM. Terry Murry, East Oregonian
HM. Karin Ronnow, Bozeman Daily Chronicle
News Page Design1. Jill Homer, Juneau Empire
2. Megan Kennedy, The Chronicle
3. Lacey B. Hoyer, The News-Review
HM. Dave Sager, East Oregonian
Feature Page Design1. Megan Kennedy, The Chronicle
2. Pam Sirianni, Corvallis Gazette-Times
3. Chris Kerr, Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Headlines1. Robert Mittendorf, The Bellingham Herald
2. Staff, Independent Record
3. Chip Dombrowski, The World
HM. Kristina Courtnage, The Bellingham Herald
Spot News Photography1. Eliza Wiley, Independent Record, “Spring Medow fire”
2. Greg Ebersole, The Daily News, “Stranded”
3. Candice Boutilier, Columbia Basin Herald, “Two vehicles collide in Moses Lake”
HM. Holly Pederson, The Chronicle, “Flood rescue”
General News Photography1. Mike Salsbury, The Chronicle, “Disaster cleanup”
2. Holly Pederson, The Chronicle, “School's out forever”
3. Danny Gawlowski, The Bellingham Herald, “Saying goodbye”
HM. E.J. Harris, East Oregonian, “Smoke fills the forest”
Feature Photography1. Mike Salsbury, The Chronicle, “I-5 closed”
2. Danny Gawlowski, The Bellingham Herald, “It's not easy being green”
3. Michael Penn, Juneau Empire, “Shadow ice”
HM. Deirdre Eitel, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Bucket head”
Sports Photography1. Deirdre Eitel, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Volleyball tip”
2. Greg Ebersole, The Daily News, “Goal!”
3. E.J. Harris, East Oregonian, “Weary gamblers …”
HM. Matthew B. Zimmerman, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Hair raising race”
Photopage1. Deirdre Eitel, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Sara -- homeless series”
2. Danny Gawlowski, Phil Dwyer, The Bellingham Herald, “Tribal canoe journey”
3. Deirdre Eitel, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Journey of Hope series”
HM. Phil Dwyer, The Bellingham Herald, “First steps”
Photography Portfolio1. Mike Salsbury, The Chronicle
2. Danny Gawlowski, The Bellingham Herald
3. Ben Pierce, Bozeman Daily Chronicle
HM. Jeff Horner, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
Portrait1. Sean Sperry, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Haven for horses”
2. Mike Salsbury, The Chronicle, “Football player”
3. Deirdre Eitel, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Boxing girl”
HM. Michael Penn, Juneau Empire, “Lifted embrace”
HM. David Sandler, The Daily World, “Young bluegrass musician”
Circulation 25,001 - 65,000General ExcellenceStaff, The Herald, April 10, October 3, July 9
Spot News1. Staff, The Herald, “Sorrow and disbelief”
2. Jackson Holtz, Diana Hefley, Eric Stevick, The Herald, “Tragedy in an instant”
3. Andrew Binion, Ed Friedrich, Kitsap Sun, “Anti-gay protest shouted down …”
Comprehensive Coverage (single day)1. Staff, The Herald, “Three sailors from Whidbey die in Iraq”
2. Josh Farley, Edie Lau, Kitsap Sun, “Clouded in confusion”
3. Travis Hay, Dan Wheat, Jaime Adame, The Wenatchee World, “Easy Street fire”
HM. Jefferson Robbins, The Wenatchee World, “Clovis: Ancient site, modern world”
Comprehensive Coverage (multiple days)1. Staff, The Herald, “Washington's 80 year old ferry problems”
2. Staff, The Columbian, “Child care nightmare …”
3. Staff, Missoulian, “Timber in transition”
HM. Staff, The Olympian, “Floods ravage South Sound”
Investigative1. Erin Middlewood, Stephanie Rice, The Columbian, “Child care nightmare …”
2. Scott North, Kaitlin Manry, The Herald, “Are old, rusting ferries still fit?”
3. John H. Trumbo, Tri-City Herald, “Dubious deals”
HM. Courtney Sherwood, Cami Joner, The Columbian, “Urban legacy”
Watchdog1. Keila Szpaller, Missoulian, “Housing authority under scrutiny”
2. John Branton, The Columbian, “State patrol charity …”
3. Mike Stark, Billings Gazette, “Asbestos mess”
Crime and Justice1. Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal, “Severe seclusion …”
2. Clair Johnson, Billings Gazette, “Surreal sentence”
3. Diana Hefley, The Herald, “State is taking heat”
HM. Josh Farley, Kitsap Sun, “The legend of Barmuda”
Government1. Matt Batcheldor, The Olympian, “Lessons for Olympia”
2. Scott Sandsberry, Yakima Herald-Republic, “No way through”
3. Staff, Statesman Journal, “2007 legislature”
HM. Jeff Switzer, The Herald, “A long, uphill safety battle”
Education1. Rachel Schleif, The Wenatchee World, “Autism: Piecing together the mystery”
2. Eric Stevick, The Herald, “Chalkboards in the classroom”
3. Howard Buck, The Columbian, “Single-gender studies”
HM. Ruth Liao, Statesman Journal, “Oregon School for the Deaf”
Health1. Lily Raff, The Bulletin, “The kindness of strangers”
2. Leah Beth Ward, Yakima Herald-Republic, “A good fit”
3. Rick Steigmeyer, The Wenatchee World, “New lungs, new hope”
Science and Technology1. Stephanie Rice, The Columbian, “The highest highs, the lowest lows”
2. Sharon Salyer, The Herald, “Help for a weak heart”
3. John Branton, The Columbian, “Massive spam scams …”
Environment and Energy1. John Dodge, Chester Allen, The Olympian, “Saving Puget Sound series”
2. Kate Ramsayer, The Bulletin, “Pacific Crest Trail”
3. Erik Robinson, The Columbian, “Tainted shoreline, tepid response”
HM. Jay Patrick, The Wenatchee World, “Good for us, bad for fish?”
Consumer1. Eric Fetters, Michelle Dunlop, Debra Smith, The Herald, “Price check”
2. Staff, Kitsap Sun, “A growing appetite for Kitsap food”
3. Mary Ann Albright, The Columbian, “Breeds with baggage”
HM. Donna Healy, Billings Gazette, “Slimmed-down snacks”
Business1. Christine Pratt, The Wenatchee World, “Preserving the family farmers”
2. Jan Falstad, Billings Gazette, “Complex GE deal …”
3. Dave Lester, Chris Bristol, Mai Hoang, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Downtown redefined”
HM. Jonathan Nelson, The Columbian, “Ethanol enigma”
Business Column1. Mike Benbow, The Herald
2. Eve Nicholas, The Herald
3. Steve Tytler, The Herald
HM. Julia Anderson, The Columbian
Minorities1. Krista Kapralos, The Herald, “Copyrighting culture”
2. Joe Chapman, Tri-City Herald, “Welcome to the USA: Rejected”
3. Jim Haley, The Herald, “Split up by the system”
Social Issues1. Tom Vogt, The Columbian, “War tugs at family ties”
2. Leah Beth Ward, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Life on the edge”
3. Sara Schilling, Tri-City Herald, “What we believe”
HM. Josh Farley, Kitsap Sun, “Bullies with bandwidth”
Personalities1. Mark Freeman, Mail Tribune, “Who is Downtown Dan?”
2. Erin Snelgrove, Yakima Herald-Republic, “A mighty heart”
3. Leah Beth Ward, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Doc Hastings …”
HM. Yoshiaki Nohara, The Herald, “One child's war”
Lifestyles1. Sarah Lemon, Mail Tribune, “Part of the family”
2. Sarah Lemon, Mail Tribune, “Boot camp”
3. Scott Hewitt, The Columbian, “Color-blinded”
Short Feature1. Justin Carinci, The Columbian, “Great train robbery!”
2. Tom Vogt, The Columbian, “Where did it come from?”
3. Michelle Dupler, Tri-City Herald, “They went to work”
Long Feature1. Lauren Dake, The Bulletin, “Adopting a dream”
2. Sara Schilling, Tri-City Herald, “Stand by me”
3. Sarah Jackson, The Herald, “A good egg”
HM. Vince Devlin, Missoulian, “Alaska afoot”
HM. Chris Henry, Lenna Himmelstein, Lisa Castro-Waldorf, Kitsap Sun, “Etta Turner--The gift who keeps on giving”
Arts & Arts Criticism1. Joe Nickell, Missoulian, “Missoula Symphony Orchestra concert”
2. Jefferson Robbins, The Wenatchee World, “Take note: WVC student's Post-it portrait …”
3. Laurie Heuston, Mail Tribune, “Ashland's legacy of great blues …”
Sports News1. Paul Shugar, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Making the grade”
2. Paul Valencia, The Columbian, “Recruiters' messaging …”
3. Tim Trower, Mail Tribune, “Diaper dandy”
HM. Jeff Graham, Kitsap Sun, “Confronting a weighty issue”
Sports Feature1. Brian Hendrickson, The Columbian, “It's a numbers game”
2. Keith Chu, The Bulletin, “Mr. Elsbury goes to Boston”
3. Nick Daschel, The Columbian, “Peavey's puzzle”
HM. Roger Underwood, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Modern day love story”
Sports Column1. Greg Jayne, The Columbian
2. Brian Hendrickson, The Columbian
3. John Sleeper, The Herald
HM. Joe Kusek, Billings Gazette
Editorial/Commentary1. Chris Sivula, Tri-City Herald
2. Gary Nelson, Mail Tribune
3. John Laird, The Columbian
General Column1. Jodi Rave, Missoulian
2. Jerry Cornfield, The Herald
3. Gregg Herrington, The Columbian
News Page Design1. Rob McDonald, James Goossen, Billings Gazette
2. Jeremy Dutton, Tri-City Herald
3. Katie Mayer, The Herald
Feature Page Design1. Shannon Hofstad, Tri-City Herald
2. Jenn Montgomery, The Bulletin
3. Dave Magnuson, The Columbian
Headlines1. Dieter Bohrmann, Tri-City Herald
2. Micah Rice, The Columbian
3. Rob Oster, The Columbian
Spot News Photography1. Janet Mathews, The Columbian, “Runaway silo”
2. Jamie Lusch, Mail Tribune, “DUII season”
3. Rajah Bose, Tri-City Herald, “House fire reaction”
HM. Bob Pennell, Mail Tribune, “Guilty”
General News Photography1. Bob Pennell, Mail Tribune, “Libraries close”
2. David Grubbs, Billings Gazette, “Nick Zorn salutes fallen soldier”
3. Sara Gettys, Yakima Herald-Republic, “No survivors”
HM. Kevin Nortz, The Herald, “White Pass recovery”
Feature Photography1. Kris Holland, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Kids in leaves”
2. Bob Brawdy, Tri-City Herald, “Retrieving a mouthful”
3. Andy Tullis, The Bulletin, “Emerging from the fog on Paulina Lake”
HM. David Grubbs, Billings Gazette, “Raven watches eagle eating”
Sports Photography1. Don Seabrook, The Wenatchee World, “Diving attempt”
2. Paul Ruhter, Billings Gazette, “Double duty/bronk rider”
3. Paul Ruhter, Billings Gazette, “Face kick”
HM. Steven Lane, The Columbian, “Camas upends Union”
Photopage1. Casey Riffe, Billings Gazette, “A way out”
2. Janet Mathews, The Columbian, “From storm to shelter”
3. Sara Gettys, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Letting go”
HM. Staff, The Olympian, “Storm brings disaster to Western Washington”
Photography Portfolio1. David Grubbs, Billings Gazette
2. Dan Bates, The Herald
3. Kurt Wilson, Missoulian
HM. Don Seabrook, The Wenatchee World
Portrait1. Paul T. Erickson, Tri-City Herald, “Bubble boy”
2. Bob Pennell, Mail Tribune, “Happy”
3. Dan Bates, The Herald, “Holocaust survivor”
Circulation more than 65,000General ExcellenceStaff, The Oregonian, April 10, October 3, April 22
Spot News1. Staff, The Oregonian, “Swamped, but slowly bailing out”
2. Staff, The News Tribune, “Death stuns school”
3. Staff, The Seattle Times, “Spectacular pipe rupture”
HM. Staff, The Oregonian, “Tek's future takes a turn”
Comprehensive Coverage (single day)1. Mike Gilbert, The News Tribune, “Wounds that don't show”
2. Staff, The Seattle Times, “U.S. Supreme Court ruling”
3. Staff, The Seattle Times, “Lewis County floods”
HM. Staff, The Spokesman-Review, “Deadly shooting spree …”
Comprehensive Coverage (multiple days)1. Staff, The Oregonian, “The big storm”
2. Kristen Millares Young, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Port of Seattle coverage”
3. Staff, The News Tribune, “Narrows Bridge”
Investigative1. Michael J. Berens, Christine Willmsen, The Seattle Times, “Miracle machines: 21st century snake oil”
2. Jason Hagey, The News Tribune, “Gateways …”
3. Susan Kelleher, Justin Mayo, The Seattle Times, “The fleecing of Frances Taylor”
HM. David Heath, Hal Bernton, The Seattle Times, “The favor factory”
Watchdog1. Sean Robinson, The News Tribune, “Torture”
2. Brent Walth, Michelle Cole, The Oregonian, “Foster kids' meds get scant attention”
3. Eric Nalder, Daniel Lathrop, Lewis Kamb, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Undue influence”
HM. Mike Carter, The Seattle Times, “Mistakes, some deadly, haunt county jails”
Crime and Justice1. Paul Shukovsky, Daniel Lathrop, Tracy Johnson, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Terrorism trade off”
2. Aimee Green, The Oregonian, “An ordeal that began with no”
3. Claudia Rowe, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “One fatal shot”
Government1. Arthur Sulzberger, The Oregonian, “Chief of staff calls the shots”
2. Sean Robinson, The News Tribune, “The last crusade”
3. Karen Dorn Steele, Bill Morlin, The Spokesman-Review, “Behind barbed wire”
HM. Alice Mundy, The Seattle Times, “'Revolving door' of D.C. money …”
Education1. Jessica Blanchard, Casey McNerthney, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “School crimes under wraps”
2. Amy Hsuan, Steve Carter, Suzanne Pardington, The Oregonian, “Triumphs series”
3. Amy Hsuan, Scott Learn, The Oregonian, “The new dropouts: teachers”
HM. Staff, The Seattle Times, “Superintendent search”
Health1. Sandi Doughton, Kristi Heim, The Seattle Times, “Confronting malaria”
2. Hal Bernton, The Seattle Times, “Haunted by memories: A warrier seeks change”
3. M. Alexander Otto, The News Tribune, “Western State Hospital--Drugs might breed violence”
HM. Don Colburn, Rob Finch, Ed Madrid, The Oregonian, “Living to the end”
Science and Technology1. Paula Bock, The Seattle Times, “From virus to vaccine”
2. Sandi Doughton, The Seattle Times, “New weapon against land mines: Rats”
3. Mike Rogoway, Rich Read, Steve Cowden, The Oregonian, “Intel package”
Environment and Energy1. Robert McClure, Colin McDonald, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “A river lost?”
2. Lynda V Mapes, The Seattle Times, “Did logging, development set stage for disaster?”
3. Warren Cornwall, The Seattle Times, “Maples falling victim to backwoods thieves”
Consumer1. Staff, The News Tribune, “Finding your place”
2. Sandi Doughton, The Seattle Times, “Children and lead …”
3. Steve Woodward, The Oregonian, “Hemp”
HM. Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, “Dating detectives”
Business1. Jennifer Langston, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Farmed out”
2. Monica Soto Ouchi, The Seattle Times, “Getting a lesson in retail …”
3. Rich Read, The Oregonian, “Boeing's newest bird takes giant leap”
Business Column1. Bill Virgin, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
2. Brier Dudley, The Seattle Times
3. Dan Voelpel, The News Tribune
Minorities1. Lornet Turnbull, The Seattle Times, “A knock on the door …”
2. Lynda V Mapes, The Seattle Times, “Tribe works to resuscitate Hood Canal”
3. Cara Solomon, The Seattle Times, “Couple nurtures soul of a Latino community”
HM. Nikole Hannah-Jones, The Oregonian, “Teen dreamed of being doctor …”
Social Issues1. Maureen O'Hagan, The Seattle Times, “People with disabilities face uncertain path …”
2. Jonathan Martin, The Seattle Times, “Brothers force Scouts to reveal scope of abuse”
3. Carol Smith, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Broken warrior”
HM. Marc Ramirez, The Seattle Times, “Neighbors work to end bridge's tragic pull”
Personalities1. Tom Hallman, The Oregonian, “Passing along a gift of grace”
2. Florangela Davila, The Seattle Times, “Jean Enersen”
3. Anna Griffin, The Oregonian, “Who are you, Sam I am?”
Lifestyles1. Paula Bock, The Seattle Times, “Old clothes go global”
2. Staff, The News Tribune, “South Tacoma Way”
3. Ryan White, The Oregonian, “The wedding series”
HM. Erik Lacitis, The Seattle Times, “Fit for a prom”
Short Feature1. Carol Smith, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Dying vet planned his final mission”
2. Jessica Bruder, The Oregonian, “Pie in the sky”
3. Mike Lewis, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “He'd sell arugula to a wolf”
Long Feature1. Julie Sullivan, The Oregonian, “Missing Max”
2. Carol Smith, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Doctor, climber, patriot, spy”
3. Sean Robinson, The News Tribune, “A case of identity”
Arts & Arts Criticism
1. Inara Verzemnieks, The Oregonian, “The eloquent nude”
2. Rosemary Ponnekanti, The News Tribune, “Carefully crafted image”
3. Bob Keefer, The Register-Guard, “Opening act”
HM. Soren Andersen, The News Tribune, “A quietly blistering vision of war”
Sports News1. Greg Bishop, Danny O'Neil, The Seattle Times, “The giving game”
2. Eric D Williams, The News Tribune, “Booster clubs”
3. Craig Harris, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “As its charity gives, Sonics receive”
Sports Feature1. Sonia Krishnan, The Seattle Times, “The unsinkable Marin Morrison”
2. Molly Yanity, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Byron Davenport …”
3. Lindsay Schnell, The Oregonian, “One for his biggest fan”
HM. Jim Beseda, The Oregonian, “Off the mat”
Sports Column1. Ted Miller, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
2. John Canzano, The Oregonian
3. Steve Kelley, The Seattle Times
HM. Art Thiel, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Editorial/Commentary1. Doug Bates, The Oregonian
2. David Sarasohn, The Oregonian
3. Jackman Wilson, The Register-Guard
General Column1. Renee Mitchell, The Oregonian
2. Danny Westneat, The Seattle Times
3. Kathleen Merryman, The News Tribune
HM. Peter Callaghan, The News Tribune
News Page Design1. Mims Copeland, The Oregonian
2. Steve Zimmerman, The Oregonian
3. Rob Romig, The Register-Guard
HM. Denise Clifton, The Seattle Times
Feature Page Design1. Julie Notarianni, The Seattle Times
2. Kristopher Lee, The Seattle Times
3. Reed Darmon, The Oregonian
HM. Jeff Paslay, The Seattle Times
Headlines1. Christina Okeson, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
2. Ralph Walter, The Spokesman-Review
3. Colin Powers, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
HM. Jim McNett, The Oregonian
Spot News Photography1. Dan Pelle, The Spokesman-Review, “Arrested in the park”
2. Dan Pelle, The Spokesman-Review, “The truck got the worst of it”
3. Bruce Ely, The Oregonian, “Swamped …”
General News Photography1. Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, “Never give up hope”
2. Paul Carter, The Register-Guard, “A test of Will”
3. John Lok, The Seattle Times, “In agony”
Feature Photography1. Joshua Trujillo, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Olympic Discovery trail”
2. Erika Schultz, The Seattle Times, “The edge of opportunity”
3. Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, “To the prom”
Sports Photography1. Rod Mar, The Seattle Times, “Almost catch”
2. Rod Mar, The Seattle Times, “Up the wall”
3. Mike Urban, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Matt Hasselback”
HM. Jim Bates, The Seattle Times, “Soccer smash up”
Photopage1. Tom Reese, The Seattle Times, “Losing Betsy”
2. Tom Reese, The Seattle Times, “Urban oasis”
3. Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, “A rare bird”
HM. Steve Ringman, The Seattle Times, “Confronting malaria”
Photography Portfolio1. TIE: John Lok, The Seattle Times;
Steve Ringman, The Seattle Times
2. Janet Jensen, The News Tribune
Portrait1. Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, “Harold and Buddy”
2. Karen Ducey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Hate crime victim”
3. Jamie Francis, The Oregonian, “State of denial”
All daily newspaper circulation classes judged togetherGraphics1. Eric Baker, The Oregonian
2. Gabi Campanario, The Seattle Times
3. Steve Cowden, The Oregonian
Illustrations1. Susan Jouflas, The Seattle Times
2. Bridget Sawicki, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
3. Fred Matamoros, The News Tribune
HM. Julie Notarianni, The Seattle Times
Editorial Cartoon1. David Horsey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
2. Jack Ohman, The Oregonian
3. Andrew Wahl, The Wenatchee World
HM. David Horsey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Alternative NewsweekliesInvestigative1. Rick Anderson, Seattle Weekly, “Cracking the lavender code”
2. Rick Anderson, Seattle Weekly, “Smoke on the mountain”
Government1. Aimee Curl, Seattle Weekly, “Knight moves”
2. Kevin Taylor, Joel Smith, Doug Nadvornick, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, “Tale of two cities”
3. John S. Adams, Missoula Independent, “Who'll stop the pain?”
Consumer/Environmental Affairs1. Kevin Taylor, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, “Pulling the plug”
2. John S. Adams, Missoula Independent, “Black days”
3. Monica Bradbury, Anchorage Press, “Pebble to the people”
HM. Alan Pittman, Eugene Weekly, “Looming sprawl”
Science and Health1. Karla Starr, Seattle Weekly, “Leveled”
2. Krestia DeGeorge, Anchorage Press, “Missile versus missile”
3. Casey Grove, Anchorage Press, “The high road”
Social Issues1. Kevin Taylor, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, “Inner war: A question of conscience”
2. Nina Shapiro, Seattle Weekly, “Begging for pardon”
3. Kevin Taylor, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, “Voices from the Otis”
Education1. Huan Hsu, Seattle Weekly, “Blame it on Becca”
2. Nina Shapiro, Seattle Weekly, “The color of money”
3. Doug Nadvornick, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, “Recalculating math”
Lifestyle1. Michael A. Stusser, Seattle Weekly, “Organicize me”
2. Luke Baumgarten, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, “My super intense …weight loss miracle”
3. Jonathan Kauffman, Seattle Weekly, “Teriyaki's boss”
Personalities1. Casey Grove, Anchorage Press, “The road less traveled”
2. Mike Seely, Seattle Weekly, “The salvage artist”
3. Jessie McQuillan, Missoula Independent, “Porn czar”
HM. Kevin Taylor, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, “A wizard of words”
Criticism1. Lynne Snifka, Anchorage Press, “Into the wild ride”
2. Jason Blair, Eugene Weekly, “Torch songs”
3. Suzi Steffen, Eugene Weekly, “Germany's family jewels”
Business1. Sarah Stuteville, Alex Stonehill, Seattle Weekly, “Bitter harvest”
2. Hilary Maynard, Business Examiner, “Hives and the hive nots”
3. Joel Smith, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, “Boom or bust?”
HM. Sarah Kahne, Business Examiner, “Seamless transition”
Sports1. Huan Hsu, Seattle Weekly, “Designing women”
2. Rafe Bartholomew, Seattle Weekly, “Crossover to bear”
3. Skylar Browning, Missoula Independent, “Gridiron guru”
Humor1. Kevin Taylor, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, “Hot! Hot! Marmot!”
2. Tim Bross, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, “Bare-Alls”
3. Brian Miller, Seattle Weekly, “The SW treatment”
Special Section1. Staff, Seattle Weekly, “2007 dining guide: Functional feeding”
2. Staff, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, “Philanthropy 2007”
3. Staff, Eugene Weekly, “Swizzle”
HM. Staff, Eugene Weekly, “Wedding guide”
Page Design1. Chris Bovey, The Pacific Northwest Inlander
2. Kevin Dougherty, Eugene Weekly
3. Kaitlin Snyder, Out There Monthly
Television and RadioTelevision: Markets 161 to 210Spot News1. Staff, KPAX, “Lois Rogers”
2. Staff, KPAX, “Black Cat fire”
General News1. Christin Ayers, KECI, “House explosion”
2. Courtney Hanson, KTVQ, “Briarwood fire sparks community effort”
3. Jill Valley, KPAX, “Perverts in the park”
HM. Mike DaSilva, KECI, “Ben Corbett follow-up package”
Feature News1. Brittany Tait, KPAX, “SWAT training”
2. Christin Ayers, KECI, “Pretty poison”
3. Jill Valley, KPAX, “Jayden's fight”
Investigative1. Kasey Joyce, KECI, “Through the cracks”
2. Aaron Flint, KTVQ, “War on child porn”
3. Ian Marquand, KPAX, “Cleaning up Montana”
Sports1. Phil Buck, KPAX, “Practical shooting”
2. Jeff Friedman, KTVM, “Dennis Erickson”
3. Troy Oppie, KECI, “Lex Hilliard rehab”
News Photojournalism1. Paul S. Humphrey, KTVQ, “Briarwood fire”
2. Jesse Kester, KTVQ, “Eastern Montana oil rush”
3. Mark Holyoak, KPAX, “Prescribed burn”
Feature Photojournalism1. Paul S. Humphrey, KTVQ, “Healing waters”
2. Ian Marquand, KPAX, “Cyclocross”
3. Mark Holyoak, KPAX, “Block management”
Television: Markets 101 to 160Spot News1. Valerie Hurst, Nick Campfield, KIMA, “Trupp's plane found”
2. Mike Perry, Jonelle Merrill, KTVB, “Deer rescue”
3. Paul Boehlke, Alyson Outen, KTVB, “Clear Creek fire”
General News1. Kaycee Murray, Troy Colson, KTVB, “Idaho firefighters”
2. Maria Medina, KIMA, “Fighting abuse on MySpace”
3. Monique James, Gary Salzman, KTVB, “Dying fish”
Feature News1. Paul Boehlke, Alyson Outen, KTVB, “Lightning survivor”
2. Valerie Hurst, KIMA, “God Pod”
3. Maria Medina, KIMA, “A boy who kept growing”
Investigative1. Chelsea Kopta, KEPR, “Sex offenders in schools”
2. Molly Kelleher, KEPR, “Dangerous neighborhoods”
3. Molly Kelleher, KEPR, “Sex on the sly”
Sports1. Mark Ingham, KVEW, “Teen boxing champ”
2. Scott Reister, KNDU, “Playing with pain”
3. Scott Reister, KNDU, “Landing at Central”
HM. Troy Colson, Carolyn Holly, KTVB, “Special Olympians”
News Photojournalism1. Jonathan Judd, KMTR, “Coburg Hill fire”
2. Scott Dodge, Jared Meyer, KMTR, “City burn”
3. Gary Salzman, KTVB, “Dying fish”
Feature Photojournalism1. Molly Kelleher, KEPR, “Cowboy shootout”
2. Gary Salzman, KTVB, “Trash the dress”
3. Jonathan Judd, KMTR, “Wildfire training”
HM. Scott Dodge, Nohelani Graf, KMTR, “Huge pumpkin”
Television: Markets 1 to 100Spot News1. Staff, KOMO, “December floods”
2. Marlee Ginter, Craig Newcomb, KOMO, “Seattle floods”
3. Nicole Sanchez, Erika Wutherich, Manny Beraki, KCPQ, “Woodinville under water”
General News1. Nicole Sanchez, Chad Bailey, Gus Seashore, KCPQ, “Good Samaritan robbed”
2. Nicole Sanchez, Chad Bailey, KCPQ, “Centralia flooding”
3. Liz Rocca, KOMO, “Nature or neglect”
HM. Susannah Frame, Kellie Cheadle, Steve Douglas, KING, “Foster adopt”
Feature News1. TIE: Laural Porter, Kurt Austin, KGW, “Where's Molly now?”;
John Sharify, Jon Knorr, Tri Ngo, KOMO, “Sarah's gift”
2. Deborah Feldman, Denise Guerrero, Ron Sanford, KING, “Cheryl's goal”
3. Pat Duggan, Jean Enersen, Ken Jones, KING, “Hamoody”
Investigative1. Susannah Frame, Kellie Cheadle, Eric Olson, KING, “Exposing E-gate”
2. Tracy Vedder, Randy Carnell, Tri Ngo, KOMO, “Airport insecurity”
3. Liz Rocca, KOMO, “Risky remedy”
HM. Herb Weisbaum, KOMO, “Shady locksmiths”
Documentary1. Joan Kinsey, Kim Griffis, Jean Enersen, KING, “Inside the O.R. “
2. Kellie Cheadle, Norm Ohashi, Kevin Glantz, KING, “KING 5 investigators special”
3. Katie Bausler, Terry Tavel, Jim Mahan, KTOO, “Alaska College track 2”
Sports1. Staff, KING, “Racing with the sun”
2. Tom Hudson, Brett Allbery, KREM, “Steven Gray”
3. Laural Porter, Kurt Austin, KGW, “Falls City Freeriders”
HM. Tom Hudson, Brett Allbery, KREM, “Darin Holcomb”
News Photojournalism1. Ron Sanford, KING, “In memory of Steve Cox”
2. Ron Sanford, KING, “Immaculate makeover”
3. Jon Knorr, KOMO, “Searching for Grey Girl”
Feature Photojournalism1. Ron Sanford, KING, “On the border”
2. Jon Knorr, KOMO, “Spittoon regatta”
3. Katie L. Johnson, KOMO, “Stuntman school”
RadioNewscast1. Staff, KIRO, “100 year flood”
2. Kirsten Kendrick, Dave Meyer, KPLU, “KPLU's Morning Edition and All Things Considered”
Spot News1. Staff, KIRO, “Tacoma Foundry blast”
2. David Shurtleff, Alaska Public Radio Network, “FBI raids home of Senator Ted Stevens”
3. TIE: Ian Cope, Kyle Pauley, Dave Wilkins, Grays Harbor Radio, “December 3rd storm”;
Austin Jenkins, Tom Banse, Chris Lehman, Northwest News Network, “Flood victims return home …”
General News1. Ruby de Luna, KUOW, “Living under the shadow of suicide”
2. Austin Jenkins, Northwest News Network, “Gang problem plagues rural Northwest”
3. TIE: David Shurtleff, Alaska Public Radio Network, “Congressional picnic gone wrong”;
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HM. Austin Jenkins, Northwest News Network, “Fear and anger after border patrol dragnet …”
Feature News
1. Austin Jenkins, Northwest News Network, “Traumatic brain injury: A Northwest soldier's struggle …”
2. Chana Joffe-Walt, KPLU, “90-year-old is a living history of diabetes treatment”
3. TIE: Gary Davis, KPLU, “The man who fell from 'Galloping Gertie'“;
Liz Jones, KUOW, “A silent cry for help is answered”
HM. Rebecca Sheir, Alaska Public Radio Network, “The not-so-friendly skies …”
Documentary1. Keith Seinfeld, KPLU, “The electric brain”
2. Marcie Sillman, KUOW, “Our big backyard”
3. Marcie Sillman, KUOW, “Downtown”
HM. Staff, Northwest News Network, “Journey down the modern-day Columbia River”
News Series1. Austin Jenkins, Northwest News Network, “Boondoggle in the desert? Hanford's troubled waste plant”
2. Elizabeth Johnson, Northwest News Network, “Rural health care”
3. Staff, KUOW, “Pike Place Market 100th anniversary”
HM. Staff, Coast Alaska Radio News, “Voices of the Tongass”
HM. Staff, Northwest News Network, “Reinventing community”
Sports1. Tom Banse, Northwest News Network, “Backcountry skiers pursue turns all year”
2. Rebecca Sheir, Alaska Public Radio Network, “Keeping up with the jumpers …”
HM. Tim Haeck, KIRO, “Grunting ban”
Nationally Edited Story1. Phyllis Fletcher, KUOW, “Men banned from women's practice squads”
2. Austin Jenkins, Northwest News Network, “Guitar wood crime spree”
3. TIE: Jamala Henderson, KUOW, “The Jean Leccia interpolation”;
Liz Jones, KUOW, “Lost dad”
OnlineSpot News (Original)1. Matt McVay, Tony Overman, The Olympian, “Anti-war protest in Olympia”
2. Nick George, The Chronicle, “Flood aftermath”
3. Glenn Nelson, HoopGurlz.com, “A death in the family”
HM. Mike Dunham, Anchorage Daily News, “Prominent conductor found dead …”
Spot News (Adaptation)1. Staff, KATU, “KATU storm blog for Monday, Dec. 3, 2007”
2. Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “December storms”
Special Report / Enterprise (Original)1. Jefferson Robbins, The Wenatchee World, “The Clovis conflict 1987-1992”
2. Sandy Frost, Newsvine.com, “Shriners investigation”
3. Nick George, The Chronicle, “Curtis farm destroyed”
Special Report / Enterprise (Adaptation)1. Carlos Virgen, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Broken bonds …”
2. Steve Ringman, Sandi Doughton, Tiffany Campbell, The Seattle Times, “Confronting malaria”
3. Eric Nalder, Lewis Kamb, Daniel Lathrop, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Undue influence”
Arts / Entertainment / Lifestyle (Original)1. Mike Urban, Wendy Wahman, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Beef -- A primer on cooking steaks”
2. Florangela Davila, Dean Rutz, The Seattle Times, “Viva El Vez”
3. Meagan Zickuhr, KNDU, “Healthy Communities”
HM. Staff, Spokesmanreview.com, “Spokane local music coverage”
Arts / Entertainment / Lifestyle (Adaptation)1. Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Writers in residence”
2. Robert Hernandez, Jon Krauss, Sheila Farr, The Seattle Times, “Olympic Sculpture Park”
3. Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Pike Place Market at 100”
HM. Staff, Missoulian, “Art at home”
Business (Original)1. Marilyn Lewis, MSN Real Estate, “Is your house a firetrap?”
2. Karen Aho, MSN Real Estate, “How to handle noisy neighbors”
3. Jenny Lynn Zappala, MSNBC.com, “Where will the jobs be in 2012?”
HM. Nick George, The Chronicle, “Veterans museum”
Business (Adaptation)1. Dominic Gates, Justin Mayo, Mark Deichmiller, The Seattle Times, “Building the Dreamliner -- series”
2. Staff, KNDU, “InsideHanford.com”
Sports (Original)1. Nick George, The Chronicle, “Battle of the swamp”
2. Nick George, The Chronicle, “Twin City battle”
3. Glenn Nelson, HoopGurlz.com, “National girl's high school basketball”
Sports (Adaptation)1. Staff, thenewstribune.com, “Take a tour of Chambers Bay”
2. Travis Moore, Kevin Launius, Brian Mortensen, Grants Pass Daily Courier, “On the mic”
3. Staff, KNDU, “HydroInsider.com: Columbia Cup”
HM. Justin Grady, Ricky Lyman, Todd Moen, The Bulletin, “Pole, Pedal, Paddle”
Creative Use of the Medium (Original)1. Christopher Dunagen, Angela Hiatt, KitsapSun.com, “Kitsap Salmon runs video tour”
2. Staff, The Olympian, “Prep zone”
3. Julie Notarianni, Elise Feigel, Holly Henke, The Seattle Times, “Pike Place Market interactive tour guide”
Creative Use of the Medium (Adaptation)1. Curt Milton, Karen Ducey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “One fatal shot”
Best Web Log (General News and Commentary)1. Stacey Mulick, Adam Lynn, Ian Demsky, thenewstribune.com, “Lights and sirens”
2. Scott Fontaine, thenewstribune.com, “Word on the street”
3. Staff, Spokesmanreview.com, “A matter of opinion”
Best Web Log (Specialized)1. Travis Hay, Ear Candy, “Ear Candy”
2. Lisa Stiffler, Robert McClure, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Dateline Earth”
3. Donna Freedman, MSN Money, “SmartSpending”
HM. Justin Alfstad, Joel Knip, Cory Bergman, KING, “Seahawks blog”
Best Overall Web Site (Affiliated)1. Staff, KitsapSun.com, “www.kitsapsun.com”
2. Staff, The Seattle Times, “Seattletimes.com”
3. Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Seattlepi.com”
Best Web Design (Affiliated)1. Staff, The Seattle Times, “Seattletimes.com”
2. Mike Thompson, Elana Winsberg, Michelle Nicolosi, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Seattlepi.com”
3. Ryan Pitts, Spokesmanreview.com, “Spokane7.com”
Public Service on the Web1. Paul Dughi, Meagan Zickuhr, KNDU, “Healthy Communities: Women and heart disease”
2. David Heath, Tiffany Campbell, The Seattle Times, “Favor Factory”
3. Meagan Zickuhr, Traci Zeranica, Jared Frank, KNDU, “Senior life”
Slideshow/Photo1. Betty Udesen, The Seattle Times, “Guitar lessons at the senior center”
2. Steve Ringman, The Seattle Times, “A tribute to Gloria”
3. Colin Mulvany, Spokesmanreview.com, “Artificial eyes”
HM. Lenna Himmelstein, KitsapSun.com, “We are cowboys”