The Oregon and Southwest Washington chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists held an awards banquet on May 30, 2009, to honor journalistic achievements of 2008 at nondaily print publications in Oregon and Southwest Washington, and to present the five-state regional Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards.
The following special awards were also presented:
- Rookie of the Year awards were presented to Whitney Malkin of the Register Guard in Eugene, and Matt McDonald of KOHD-TV in Bend.
- The First Freedom Award, which honors a non-journalist’s championing of First Amendment rights, was presented to Southwest Washington’s Concerned Citizens in Action.
Here is the complete list of winners:
Spot news reporting (circulation 8,000+) 1. Nigel Jaquiss, Willamette Week, Sten calls it quits; 2., Starla Pointer, McMinnville News-Register, Crash claims 5; 3., Ben Tertin/Paul Daquilante, McMinnville News-Register, Mac woman pulled from burning home.
Spot news reporting (circulation less than 8,000) 1. Amy Moss Strong, Bandon Western World, Royal visitor rides in; 2. Raymond Rendleman, Portland Observer, Guilty verdicts bring closure; 3. Adam Lapierre, Hood River News, Motorists help save drivers in fiery Hwy. 35 crash.
News feature (circulation 8,000+) 1. Andy Giegerich, Portland Business Journal, Censored sales; 2. Beth Slovic, Willamette Week, Illegah Eh-lien; 3. Andy Giegerich, Portland Business Journal, New king tops the charts.
News feature (circulation less than 8,000) 1. Ed Langlois, Catholic Sentinel, Iraqi interpreter family healing a land they admire; 2. Mara Grunbaum, Street Roots, Resit in peace, and dignity; 3. Holly M. Gill, Madras Pioneer, Friends and family mourn loss.
General feature (circulation 8,000+) 1. Aaron Mesh, Willamette Week, Raiders of the lost crap; 2. Nick Christensen, Hillsboro Argus, Banks 59 years ago; 3. Laura Ruggeri, McMinnville News-Register, Mac finds a new home.
General feature (circulation less than 8,000) 1. Nancy Townsley, News-Times (Forest Grove), Final tour; 2. Ryan Cronk, Siuslaw News, A lost art; 3. Susan Matheny, Madras Pioneer, Letter unlocks family history.
Comprehensive coverage (circulation 8,000+) 1. Mara Stine, Gresham Outlook, Troy Gillmore ‘jogging rapist’ case coverage; 2. Kate Rowland, Newport News-Times, 10-story air service package; 3. Robin Moody, Portland Business Journal, Sunwest/Sunriver.
Comprehensive coverage (circulation less than 8,000) 1. N. Townsley/D. de Carlo/A. Kansako-Sarmiento/J. Schrag, News-Times (Forest Grove), Middle school electives debate; 2. Christian Gaston/John Schrag, News-Times (Forest Grove), Connell House coverage; 3. Gwyneth Gibby, News Guard, CHIP series.
Investigative reporting 1. Nigel Jaquiss,Willamette Week, The Sopranokovs; 2. Kate Rowland, McMinnville News-Register, Battling burglaries a top priority; 3. Beth Slovic, Willamette Week, Senor Smith.
Reporting of government 1. Abraham Hyatt, Oregon Business magazine, State of addiction; 2.Lee van der Voo, Portland Tribune, Firms feast on city work; 3. Corey Pein, Willamette Week, Unlucky strike.
Science and health reporting 1. Gwyneth Gibby, News Guard, Four days aboard the Wecoma; 2. Kate Rowland, Newport News-Times, Family finds a helping hand through hospice; 3. Robin Moody, Portland Business Journal, Addiction still a big issue; Honorable Mention Shasta Kearns Moore, Southwest Community Connector, Doctor’s office day care gives moms time to heal; Honorable Mention Susan Matheny, Madras Pioneer, Research scientist.
Environmental reporting 1. Nigel Jaquiss, Willamette Week, Beaten to the pulp; 2. Ben Jacklet, Oregon Business magazine, Pollution for sale; 3. Camilla Mortensen, Eugene Weekly, One good tern deserves an island; Honorable Mention Ivan Miller, McMinnville News-Register, The salmon crisis.
Social issues reporting (circulation 8,000+) 1. Lee van der Voo, Portland Tribune, No shelter from the storm; 2. Corey Pein, Willamette Week, Drug of choice; 3. Robin Moody, Portland Business Journal, When veteran leaders exit.
Social issues reporting (circulation less than 8,000) 1. Nancy Townsley, News-Times (Forest Grove), In from the cold; 2. Lee van der Voo/Christian Gaston/S.E. Harger III, News-Times (Forest Grove), The agony of aging; 3.Joanne Zuhl, Street Roots, In need of a new deal.
Education coverage 1. Beth Slovic, Willamette Week, Core issue; 2.Beth Slovic, Willamette Week, Fleeced; 3. Aliza Earnshaw, Portland Business Journal, New PSU boss turns focus to money.
Religion and values 1. Byron Beck, Willamette Week, The queer and the Qur’an; 2. Aaron Mesh, Willamette Week, New kids in the flock; 3. Rebecca Robinson, The Sentinel, To serve the present age; Honorable Mention David Bates/Katie Armes, McMinnville News-Register, House of horrors.
Personalities (circulation 8,000+) 1. James Pitkin, Willamette Week, The adventures of Zetaman; 2. Shannon Wells, Gresham Outlook, A sweeping effort: Rockwood resident cleans up neighborhood; 3. Ben Jacklet, Oregon Business magazine, Drinking age; Honorable Mention Shannon Wells, Gresham Outlook, Paul Thalhofer — man of the people.
Personalities (circulation less than 8,000) 1. Zack Palmer, News-Times (Forest Grove), Brad Markham profile; 2.Nancy Townsley, News-Times (Forest Grove), A father’s gift; 3. Kelly Moyer, South County Spotlight, The skateboarding councilor; Honorable Mention Jillian Beaudry, Polk County Itemizer-Observer, Finding her voice; Honorable Mention Nicole DeCosta, Lake Oswego Review, Little Ricky: Grown up but still sharing the love.
Consumer, food, lifestyle, home 1. Byron Beck, Willamette Week, Lean cuisine; 2. Molly Templeton, Eugene Weekly, Much more than a mimosa; 3. John Minervini, Willamette Week, Lean, mean meat-free machine; Honorable Mention Sean Meyers, Portland Business Journal, Swedish influence.
Arts and criticism 1. Jason Blair, Eugene Weekly, Forging ahead; 2. Suzi Steffen, Eugene Weekly, Operation sharing their truth; 3. David Bates, McMinnville News-Register, It’s still alive; Honorable Mention Aaron Mesh, Willamette Week, The gay warrior.
Business news 1. Nigel Jaquiss, Willamette Week, Beaten to the pulp; 2. James Pitkin, Willamette Week, House of gain; 3. Ben Jacklet, Oregon Business magazine, The party’s over; Honorable Mention Byron Beck, Willamette Week, Welcome to Googleville.
Business feature (circulation 8,000+) 1. Paul Leonard, Portland Business Journal, Accounting with an accent; 2. Ben Jacklet, Oregon Business magazine, Don’t panic/panic; 3.Shannon Wells, Gresham Outlook, Troutdale: The upside of downtown; Honorable Mention Ben Jacklet, Oregon Business magazine, Nike in China; Honorable Mention Erik Siemers, Portland Business Journal, Electric car maker.
Business feature (circulation less than 8,000) 1. S.E. Harger/Chase Allgood, News-Times (Forest Grove), The making of a tree; 2. Holly M. Gill, Madras Pioneer, Planning helps farmers cut costs; 3.Denise Ruttan, Stayton Mail, Pawn, secondhand sales brisk.
Sports news 1. Casey Jarman, Willamette Week, Here today…; 2. Steve Poehler, Hillsboro Argus, Athletic trainers: A first line of defense against injury; 3. Ivan Miller, McMinnville News-Register, Built for basketball.
Sports column 1. Nick Christensen, Hillsboro Argus; 2. Zack Palmer, News-Times (Forest Grove); 3. Andy Giegerich, Portland Business Journal.
Editorials (circulation 8,000+) 1. editorial board, McMinnville News-Register; 2. Nick Christensen, Hillsboro Argus; 3. Rob Smith, Portland Business Journal.
Editorials (circulation less than 8,000) 1. John Schrag, News-Times (Forest Grove); 2. Bob Pfohman, Catholic Sentinel.
General column 1. John Schrag, News-Times (Forest Grove), The way I see it; 2. Tye Doudy, Street Roots, Addicts Almanac I, II, III; 3. Jeb Bladine, McMinnville News-Register.
Headlines 1. Kate Rowland, Newport News-Times; 2. Racheal Winter, McMinnville News-Register; 3. Rob Smith, Portland Business Journal.
Page one design 1. Jon Ferland, Oregon Business magazine; 2. Joan Hiebert, Portland Business Journal; 3. Ty Walker, McMinnville News-Register.
Inside, feature or section page design 1.Racheal Winter, McMinnville News-Register; 2.Martin Gee,Oregon Business magazine; 3. Joan Hiebert,Portland Business Journal.
Photography (news) (circulation 8,000+) 1. Chrissy Ragulsky, McMinnville News-Register, Obama inspires hope; 2. Chrissy Ragulsky, McMinnville News-Register, Willamina senior dies in crash; 3. Chrissy Ragulsky, McMinnville News-Register, Barn burner.
Photography (news) (circulation less than 8,000) 1. Chase Allgood, News-Times (Forest Grove), Forest Grove blaze destroys boat; 2. Danielle Peterson, Appeal Tribune, Shooting protest; 3. Patrick Johnson, Appeal Tribune, Play structure on the way.
Photography (sports) (circulation 8,000+) 1. Marcus Larson, McMinnville News-Register, Grizzlies fall short; 2. Marcus Larson, McMinnville News-Register, Putting on a show; 3. Marcus Larson, McMinnville News-Register, Lone runner
Photography (sports) (circulation less than 8,000) 1. Rob Holderness, Appeal Tribune, Silverton’s Derek Newsom wins state title for long jump; 2. Clayton Smith, Catholic Sentinel, Great catch; 3. Tommy Whitcomb, News-Times (Forest Grove), Gaston football; Honorable Mention Ben McCarty, Hood River News, Hawks rock Rose Garden; Honorable Mention Zack Palmer, News-Times (Forest Grove), Banks football.
Photography (feature) (circulation 8,000+) 1. Marcus Larson, McMinnville News-Register, Things are hopping in Yamhill; 2. Cathy Cheney, Portland Business Journal, Cultivating creativity; 3. Martin Gee, Oregon Business magazine, The sky is not falling; Honorable Mention Craig Mitchelldyer, Portland Business Journal, Aiding the overwhelmed.
Photography (feature) (circulation less than 8,000) 1. Kim Nguyen, Catholic Sentinel, Consoling a learner; 2. Danielle Peterson, Appeal Tribune, Art festival features fun in sun or shade; 3. Chase Allgood, News-Times (Forest Grove), Lions’ share of patriotism; Honorable Mention Ed Langlois, Catholic Sentinel, Reading is fundamental.
Photo page/essay/photo series (circulation 8,000+) 1. Denise Farwell, Oregon Business magazine, Drinking age; 2. Cathy Cheney, Portland Business Journal, Modern grandeur; 3. Cathy Cheney, Portland Business Journal, Swedish influence.
Photo page/essay/photo series (circulation less than 8,000) 1. Gary Thain, News Guard, Remembering our heroes; 2. Chase Allgood, News-Times (Forest Grove), Homecoming/horses love homecoming too; 3. Amy Moss Strong, Bandon Western World, Dancing through the ages.
General excellence award (circulation 8,000+) 1. Portland Business Journal; 2. staff, McMinnville News-Register; 3. Oregon Business magazine.
General excellence award (circulation less than 8,000) 1. staff, News-Times (Forest Grove); 2. staff, News Guard; 3. staff, Madras Pioneer.
2008 Society of Professional Journalists of the Pacific Northwest
Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards
Daily Newspapers in Region 10
The judging was done by professional journalists from SPJ chapters in Hawaii, North Carolina, California, and Pennsylvania.
General Excellence
1. Staff, Skagit Valley Herald, “April 10, October 19, September 4”
2. Staff, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “April 10, May 4, March 22”
3. Staff, The Daily News, “April 10, July 27, October 19”
Spot News
1. Marta Murvosh, Skagit Valley Herald, “Killing Spree Claims Deputy …”
2. Staff, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Winds Tear Up Valley”
3. Chelsea Duncan, Teresa Williams, The News-Review, “Deadly Fire Suspicious”
Comprehensive Coverage (single day)
1. Eve Byron, Independent Record, “Uneasy Access”
2. Barbara LaBoe, Leila Summers, The Daily News, “Emergency in Crisis”
3. Mike Johnston, Don Gronning, Daily Record, “Dealing with Debt”
Comprehensive Coverage (multiple days)
1. Scott McMillion, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Wealth in Montana series”
2. Staff, The News-Review, “Without a Net”
3. Staff, The Times-News, “River of Stone”
HM. Staff, Skagit Valley Herald, “Skagit Economy: The leaner days ahead”
Investigative
1. Stacy D. Stumbo, Grants Pass Daily Courier, “Who Is Jim Raffenburg?”
2. Bennett Hall, Corvallis Gazette-Times, “Unhealthy Situation …”
3. Eve Byron, Independent Record, “$20M Tug-of-war over Cabin Funds”
HM. Jessica Musicar, The World, “Driving into Danger …”
Watchdog
1. Jared S. Hopkins, The Times-News, “Hopping the Money Plane”
2. Joe Gamm, The Daily Astorian, “Klatsch Them If You Can”
3. Sharyn L. Decker, The Chronicle, “Drug Bust Gone Bad? Maybe”
HM. Phil Wright, East Oregonian, “’This Girl Shouldn’t Have Died’“
Crime and Justice
1. Jessica Musicar, Damian Boudreau, The World, “Prisoner in His Own Body”
2. Phil Wright, East Oregonian, “Study of a Predator”
3. Jodi Hausen, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Training Can Make All the Difference”
Government
1. Ralph Schwartz, Elliott Wilson, Skagit Valley Herald, “Tight Government”
2. Brian Mittge, The Chronicle, “Great Wolf Lodge Disputes Taxes”
3. Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Moo Shu U? MSU Earmarks”
HM. Amanda Ricker, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Red Means Stop”
Education
1. Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Clean Water, Bright Future”
2. Kara Hansen, The Daily Astorian, “Class of 2008”
3. Flynn Espe, East Oregonian, “Language of the Elders”
HM. Kyle Odegard, Corvallis Gazette-Times, “Legacies for Sale”
Health
1. Amanda Ricker, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Kiersa’s Story”
2. Sandra Swain, The Daily Astorian, “Is the Competition Healthy?”
3. Josh Lintereur, Skagit Valley Herald, “Intensive End-of-life Care Wastes Billions”
Science and Technology
1. Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Daddy Dinosaurs Get Their Due”
2. Cassandra Profita, The Daily Astorian, “Forest Research Helps Scientists …”
3. David Holley, The Daily Astorian, “As Global Climate Changes …”
Environment and Energy
1. Stefan Milkowski, John Wagner, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, “Alaska’s Changing Climate”
2. Eve Byron, Independent Record, “Struggle for Balance”
3. Nate Poppino, The Times-News, “No One’s Mess”
Consumer
1. Elliott Wilson, Skagit Valley Herald, “Fuming About Gas Prices?”
2. Sandra Swain, The Daily Astorian, “Testing Your Home for Radon”
3. Tahlia Ganser, Skagit Valley Herald, “A Boom in Gun Sales”
Business
1. Vicki Hillhouse, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Clock Ticks on Redevelopment”
2. Bennett Hall, Corvallis Gazette-Times, “Burn Debate Flares Up”
3. Jessica Mayrer, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Vanishing Legacy”
Minorities
1. David Holley, The Daily Astorian, “Dishing Up Credit”
2. Daniel Person, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Opening the West”
3. Alfred Diaz, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Local Man Recalls Encounger with Rev. King”
Social Issues
1. Melissa Davlin, The Times-News, “A New Deal …”
2. Jessica Mayrer, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Homeless Teens Left with Few Options …”
3. Kathy Korengel, The News-Review, “No Home for the Holidays …”
HM. Kyle Odegard, Corvallis Gazette-Times, “Nearly A Ghost Town”
Personalities
1. Tony Lystra, The Daily News, “Dan Smith’s Dark Search”
2. Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Irrepressible Robert, the Boy Nobody Wanted”
3. Franny White, Skagit Valley Herald, “Paper Lady”
HM. Marissa Harshman, The News-Review, “The Boy on the Mountain”
Lifestyles
1. Kathy Aney, East Oregonian, “Oasis Under the Stars”
2. Kathy Hall, The Chronicle, “Kitchen of Terror”
3. Cassandra Profita, The Daily Astorian, “’Ax Men’ Is Cutting-edge of Reality TV”
HM. Rachel Thomson, The Daily World, “Legend of the Clam-napping”
Short Feature
1. Jessica Musicar, The World, “Tales–or Tails–of a Rat Bike Owner”
2. Eric Schwartz, The Chronicle, “After Long Ordeal, Woman Gets New Home”
3. Amy M.E. Fischer, The Daily News, “No Slowing This Dog Down”
Long Feature
1. Erik Olson, The Daily News, “Hunt for a Saviour”
2. Joe Sunnen, The Bellingham Herald, “Kings of Cool”
3. Melissa Davlin, The Times-News, “Oh, Baby, Baby …”
HM. Dick Clever, Skagit Valley Herald, “The Breakfast Club”
Arts
1. Elliott Wilson, Skagit Valley Herald, “In the Eye of the Beholder”
2. Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Notes of Comfort”
3. Cara Pallone, The News-Review, “Autism through Art”
HM. Beverly Crichfield, Skagit Valley Herald, “Mixed Reviews”
Sports News
1. Sean Forbes, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “White-knuckle Ride”
2. Rick Alvord, The Daily News, “Civil War Revise …”
3. Bradley Guire, The Times-News, “Miles Before New Victories”
Sports Feature
1. Joe Sunnen, The Bellingham Herald, “A Coach in the Family”
2. Rick Alvord, The Daily News, “Just Another Golfer”
3. Eric Francis, Skagit Valley Herald, “A Balancing Act”
Sports Column
1. Rick Alvord, The Daily News
2. Dan Jones, The News-Review
3. David Bashore, The Times-News
Editorial/Commentary
1. Steve Crump, The Times-News
2. Brian Mittge, The Chronicle
3. Dick Clever, Skagit Valley Herald
HM. Rick Eskil, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
General Column
1. Brian Mittge, The Chronicle
2. Vickie Aldous, The Ashland Daily Tidings
3. Steve Crump, The Times-News
News Page Design
1. Staff, Bozeman Daily Chronicle
2. Doug Harvey, The News-Review
3. Sheyna Watkins, The Chronicle
HM. Dawn Hagerman, Skagit Valley Herald
Feature Page Design
1. Sheyna Watkins, The Chronicle
2. Kathleen Strecker, The Daily Astorian
3. Julie Breslin, The Daily News
HM. Greg Fiscus, Skagit Valley Herald
Headlines
1. Patrick Webb, The Daily Astorian
2. Max Charlton, The Daily Astorian
3. Annie Charnley Eveland, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
Spot News Photography
1. Holly Pederson, The Chronicle, “Trapped”
2. Scott Terrell, Skagit Valley Herald, “Killing Spree Suspect Arrest”
3. Walter Hinick, The Montana Standard, “Firemen Respond”
HM. Holly Pederson, The Chronicle, “Furry Rescue”
General News Photography
1. Holly Pederson, The Chronicle, “A Gruesome Tale to Tell”
2. Holly Pederson, The Chronicle, “Growing Pains”
3. Matthew B. Zimmerman, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Red, White and Love”
HM. Danny Gawlowski, The Bellingham Herald, “Murder Sentencing”
Feature Photography
1. Scott Terrell, Skagit Valley Herald, “Food Fight”
2. Walter Hinick, The Montana Standard, “Late Spring Snow”
3. Matthew B. Zimmerman, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Screams of Fire”
HM. Frank Varga, Skagit Valley Herald, “Blacksmithing”
Sports Photography
1. Andy Bronson, The Bellingham Herald, “College Football …”
2. Alex Pajunas, The Daily Astorian, “Emotions Erupt at Volcanoes Stadium”
3. Jeff Horner, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Vertical Victory”
HM. Sean Sperry, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Under the Lights”
Photopage
1. Mike Salsbury, The Chronicle, “Faces of the Fair”
2. Sean Sperry, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Kiersa: One child’s battle”
3. Alex Pajunas, The Daily Astorian, “’Champions!’”
HM. Eliza Wiley, Independent Record, “Tired of Being Tired?”
Portrait Photography
1. Nick Wolcott, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Mother and Daughter”
2. Sean Sperry, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, “Earl”
3. Holly Pederson, The Chronicle, “Meth and Murder”
Photo Portfolio
1. Matthew B. Zimmerman, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
2. Danny Gawlowski, The Bellingham Herald
3. Alex Pajunas, The Daily Astorian
HM. Holly Pederson, The Chronicle
Circulation 25,001 - 65,000
The judging was done by professional journalists from SPJ chapters in Minnesota, Utah, California, and Mississippi.
General Excellence
1. Staff, The Olympian, “April 10, October 19, October 26”
2. Staff, Mail Tribune, “April 10, September 16, October 19”
3. Staff, The Herald, “March 4, April 10, October 19”
HM. Staff, Tri-City Herald, “April 10, June 29, October 19”
Spot News
1. Paula Horton, Tri-City Herald, “Brothers Die in Wreck”
2. Staff, Mail Tribune, “Colver House Fire”
3. Yoshiaki Nohara, Diana Hefley, Alejandro Dominguez, The Herald, “Fire Too Fast to Save 4”
Comprehensive Coverage (single day)
1. Staff, The Herald, “The War at Home”
2. Staff, Mail Tribune, “They Held the Line”
3. Lauren Dake, The Bulletin, “Bend Surfer’s Family Recalls Harrowing Day …”
Comprehensive Coverage (multiple days)
1. Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal, “State Hospital: Rebuilding an institution”
2. Matt Batcheldor, The Olympian, “Battle Over Building Heights”
3. Joe Chapman, Paula Horton, Kristin M. Kraemer, Tri-City Herald, “Baby Cut From Womb”
Investigative
1. Leah Beth Ward, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Hidden Wells, Dirty Water”
2. Krista J. Kapralos, The Herald, “Stormmy Paul …”
3. Michael Moore, Missoulian, “Officer in Probe Had Issues in Prior Job”
Watchdog
1. Chris Mulick, Tri-City Herald, “Coming in Second”
2. Chris Bristol, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Sealed Records”
3. Michael Rose, Jillian Daley, Chris Hagan, Statesman Journal, “Putting Off Parks”
Crime and Justice
1. Diana Hefley, The Herald, “Cold Case Cards”
2. Anita Burke, Mail Tribune, “Nobody’s Child …”
3. Greg Tuttle, Billings Gazette, “Justice Served?”
HM. John Branton, The Columbian, “Hot on the Trail of Bail Jumpers …”
Government
1. Matt Hagengruber, Billings Gazette, “The Landfill Play”
2. Chris Bristol, Phil Ferolito, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Joe Morrier’s Ramp”
3. John Trumbo, Tri-City Herald, “Benton County Coroner”
HM. Joe Chapman, Tri-City Herald, “Chocolate: Nowhere to Call Home”
Education
1. Isolde Raftery, The Columbian, “Building Literacy, Teaching Life”
2. Kaitlin Manry, The Herald, “The Belly That Shocked”
3. Rachel Schleif, The Wenatchee World, “A New Kind of Kindergarten”
Health
1. Erin Golden, Cindy Powers, The Bulletin, “’Please Help Me,’ Mental Health Cases Growing”
2. Jim Haley, Sharon Salyer, The Herald, “The Worth of a Heart”
3. K.C. Mehaffey, The Wenatchee World, “The Decision of Her Lifetime”
HM. Lorna Thackeray, Billings Gazette, “In Alzheimer’s Shadow”
Science and Technology
1. Sharon Salyer, The Herald, “Psychiatry Meets ‘Star Trek’“
2. Annette Cary, Tri-City Herald, “Vegetable Oil …”
3. Bill Sheets, The Herald, “Lumpy, Dumpy and Crunchy”
Environment and Energy
1. Beth Casper, Henry Miller, Statesman Journal, “Invasive Species of Oregon”
2. Christine Pratt, The Wenatchee World, “New Life for a Thirsty Gorge”
3. Mark Henckel, Brett French, Billings Gazette, “The Access Divide”
HM. Jackson Holtz, The Herald, “Great Train Disaster”
Consumer
1. Paris Achen, Mail Tribune, “Dollars and Sense”
2. Staff, Billings Gazette, “Feeling the Pinch”
3. Eric Fetters, The Herald, “Price Check”
Business
1. Tom Lutey, Billings Gazette, “No Shortcuts”
2. Damian Mann, Mail Tribune, “Memories of the Fall”
3. Debra Smith, Eric Fetters, The Herald, “Barclay’s North: The decline …”
Business Column
1. Mai Hoang, Yakima Herald-Republic
2. Eve Nicholas, The Herald
3. Steve Tytler, The Herald
Minorities
1. Sharon Salyer, Alejandro Dominguez, The Herald, “Alone Among Us”
2. Lorna Thackeray, Billings Gazette, “Natives and Newcomers”
3. Katya Yefimova, The Herald, “When Every Vote Is a Question of Trust”
HM. Paul Fattig, Mail Tribune, “The Last of a Dying Breed”
Social Issues
1. Staff, Statesman Journal, “Raising a Community”
2. Tristan Scott, Missoulian, “Prescription for Addiction”
3. Isolde Raftery, The Columbian, “Young and Exploited”
HM. Anita Burke, Mail Tribune, “We Know We Are Losing Kids …”
Personalities
1. Chelsi Moy, Missoulian, “Sacrifices for Freedom”
2. Rick Steigmeyer, The Wenatchee World, “’She Would Be a Good Mom’“
3. Jeff Switzer, The Herald, “J.P. Patches”
HM. Michael Moore, Missoulian, “The Sun Shines Another Day”
Lifestyles
1. Betsy Cohen, Missoulian, “Close Knit”
2. Adriana Janovich, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Soul Food”
3. Dan Bates, The Herald, “Farm Dreams”
HM. Sarah Lemon, Mail Tribune, “Snow Dogs”
Short Feature
1. Adriana Janovich, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Happily, It’s Over”
2. Rachel Schleif, The Wenatchee World, “Ashley Is Finding Her Voice”
3. Rolf Boone, The Olympian, “Scooter Sales Take Off …”
HM. Josh Farley, Kitsap Sun, “He Died So Misunderstood”
Long Feature
1. Brynn Grimley, Kitsap Sun, “The Tue Meaning of Survival”
2. Brett French, Billings Gazette, “Shot But Not Shattered”
3. Laura Tode, Billings Gazette, “Drawn Together”
HM. Scott North, The Herald, “A Truth Beyond”
Arts
1. Jefferson Robbins, The Wenatchee World, “The Artist’s Dilemma”
2. Jefferson Robbins, The Wenatchee World, “That’s a Wrap …”
3. Andy Rathbun, The Herald, “Brothers Bring Down the House”
HM. Joe Nickell, Missoulian, “Pensive Music, Powerful Delivery”
Sports News
1. René Ferrán, Tri-City Herald, “Defending Champ”
2. John Boyle, The Herald, “Booster’s Outburst Unusual”
3. Tom Hintze, Dan Sargent, The Herald, “Shut Out”
HM. Luke Andrews, Mail Tribune, “Major Decisions”
Sports Feature
1. Scott Sandsberry, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Hoosiers ‘08”
2. Gail Wood, Tony Overman, The Olympian, “David Golden”
3. Mike Cane, The Herald, “The Comeback”
HM. Sarah Lemon, Mail Tribune, “Back in the Race”
Sports Column
1. John Boyle, The Herald
2. Greg Jayne, The Columbian
3. Jeff Graham, Kitsap Sun
Editorial/Commentary
1. Gary Nelson, Mail Tribune
2. Dick Hughes, Statesman Journal
3. Carol MacPherson, The Herald
General Column
1. Michael Moore, Missoulian
2. Julie Muhlstein, The Herald
3. Bill Varble, Mail Tribune
News Page Design
1. Rob McDonald, James Goossen, Billings Gazette
2. Katie Mayer, The Herald
3. Gary Nelson, The Herald
HM. Bill Epperheimer, Yakima Herald-Republic
Feature Page Design
1. Doug Parry, The Herald
2. Dan Page, Billings Gazette
3. Ben Henry, Kitsap Sun
Spot News Photography
1. Paul Ruhter, Billings Gazette, “Fire Victim”
2. Michael O’Leary, The Herald, “Water Search”
3. Larry Mayer, Billings Gazette, “Pilot Survives Crash”
HM. Kai-Huei Yau, Tri-City Herald, “Piggy Back Rescue”
General News Photography
1. Dan Bates, The Herald, “A Child Pays for War”
2. Richard Dickin, Tri-City Herald, “Hummingbird Feeder”
3. Jamie Lusch, Mail Tribune, “Team Effort”
HM. Steve Bloom, The Olympian, “The Verdict”
Feature Photography
1. Jim Craven, Mail Tribune, “Mutton Busting”
2. Jamie Lusch, Mail Tribune, “Harvest Mood”
3. James Woodcock, Billings Gazette, “Aerial Courtship”
HM. Steven M. Herppich, The Olympian, “Clam Diggers”
Sports Photography
1. Jamie Lusch, Mail Tribune, “A Community Behind Them”
2. Bob Zellar, Billings Gazette, “Soccer Save”
3. Paul Ruhter, Billings Gazette, “One Last Shot”
HM. Paul T. Erickson, Tri-City Herald, “Lights Washdown”
Photopage
1. Carolyn Yaschur, Kitsap Sun, “An Alaskan Odyssey”
2. Kurt Wilson, Missoulian, “Game of Beauty”
3. Dan Bates, The Herald, “Farm Dreams”
Portrait Photography
1. Bob Pennell, Mail Tribune, “Video Artist”
2. Kevin Nortz, The Herald, “Denver Canaday”
3. Larry Steagall, Kitsap Sun, “Beijing Dancers”
Photo Portfolio
1. Kevin Nortz, The Herald
2. Dan Bates, The Herald
3. David Grubbs, Billings Gazette
HM. Casey Riffe, Billings Gazette
Circulation more than 65,000
The judging was done by professional journalists from SPJ chapters in Florida, New York, and California.
General Excellence
1. Staff, The Seattle Times, “April 10, October 19, November 30”
2. Staff, The Oregonian, “April 10, October 19, December 7”
3. Staff, The Spokesman-Review, “April 10, July 11, October 19”
Spot News
1. Sara Jean Green, The Seattle Times, “Stuck in the Muck”
2. Vanessa Ho, Moises Mendoza, Brad Wong, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Friends, State Saw Two Very Different Sides …”
3. Sara Jean Green, The Seattle Times, “Tale of Death Unfolds after Strange Encounter”
HM. Staff, The Oregonian, “Firefighter Air Crash”
Comprehensive Coverage (single day)
1. Staff, The Oregonian, “Columbia River Gorge”
2. Eric Pryne, The Seattle Times, “MLK Makeover”
3. Staff, The Spokesman-Review, “Multiple Fires in One Day”
Comprehensive Coverage (multiple days)
1. Staff, The Seattle Times, “The Sonics Saga”
2. Eric Nalder, Daniel Lathrop, Lewis Kamb, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “The Strong Arm of the Law”
3. Julie Sullivan, The Oregonian, “Iraq War Vets”
HM. Staff, The Register-Guard, “Hynix Closure”
Investigative
1. Brent Walth, Bryan Denson, The Oregonian, “Getting Disability Payments Can Be a Fight …”
2. Michael J. Berens, Ken Armstrong, The Seattle Times, “Culture of Resistance”
3. Susan Gordon, The News Tribune, “Chlorine”
HM. Eric Nalder, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Demoted to Private …”
Watchdog
1. Amy Hsuan, Melissa Navas, Bill Graves, The Oregonian, “Schools Let Sex Abuse Cases Slide”
2. Kevin Graman, The Spokesman-Review, “Lives Lost at Home”
3. Nick Perry, Bob Condotta, Ken Armstrong, The Seattle Times, “Huskies Booster Offered $100K …”
Crime and Justice
1. Susan Goldsmith, The Oregonian, “The Trials of Brad Holbrook”
2. Sean Robinson, The News Tribune, “Bounty”
3. Carol Smith, Daniel Lathrop, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “State Plays in Blood …”
HM. Claudia Rowe, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Juvenile Sex Offenders Marked for Life”
Government
1. Steve Mayes, The Oregonian, “Erickson’s Cuba Trip: Think cigars”
2. Sean Cockerham, Erika Bolstad, Anchorage Daily News, “When Young Needs Help …”
3. Diane Dietz, The Register-Guard, “Got Bonds?”
HM. Yuxing Zheng, The Oregonian, “Are Bloggers Real Reporters …?”
Education
1. Kris Sherman, The News Tribune, “School Calendar”
2. Linda Shaw, Justin Mayo, The Seattle Times, “Resegregation of Seattle Schools”
3. Lynn Thompson, The Seattle Times, “As Schools Face Cuts …”
HM. Kim Melton, The Oregonian, “A Season on the Hardwood …”
Health
1. Casey McNerthney, Kathy Mulady, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Cancer Takes Heavy Toll of Seattle Firefighters”
2. Kyung Song, The Seattle Times, “No Money, No Insurance, No Mercy”
3. Sandi Doughton, The Seattle Times, “Does Lack of Sun Put Your Health in Danger?”
HM. Carol Smith, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Shock Wave: Troops Who Served in Iraq …”
Science and Technology
1. Paula Bock, The Seattle Times, “The Empress of Bamboo …”
2. Sandi Doughton, The Seattle Times, “State’s Amphibian Experts Fear Fungus …”
3. Sandi Doughton, The Seattle Times, “Is Cougar Hunting Breeding Chaos?”
HM. Greg Bolt, The Register-Guard, “Scientists Abuzz over Oregon Discovery”
Environment and Energy
1. Hal Bernton, Justin Mayo, The Seattle Times, “Landslides and Logging: What went wrong?”
2. Tom Kizzia, Anchorage Daily News, “Political Science …”
3. Robert McClure, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Environmental Stories”
HM. Staff, The Seattle Times, “How We’re Still Failing Our Sound”
Consumer
1. Paige Parker, The Oregonian, “A Trip to a City Grocery Store …”
2. Leslie Cole, The Oregonian, “A Good Catch”
3. Andrew Schneider, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Honey Laundering”
Business
1. Drew DeSilver, Jon Talton, The Seattle Times, “End of WaMu”
2. Eric Nalder, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Green Light for Greed”
3. Anne Saker, The Oregonian, “More Businesses Hope You’ll Recycle …Your Body”
HM. Benjamin J. Romano, The Seattle Times, “Gates’ Memos Changed the World”
Business Column
1. Jon Talton, The Seattle Times
2. Laura Gunderson, The Oregonian
3. Steve Duin, The Oregonian
HM. Bill Virgin, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Minorities
1. Claudia Rowe, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Young Guns: A New Brand of Gangster …”
2. Gosia Wozniacka, The Oregonian, “Clashing Cultures”
3. Lornet Turnbull, The Seattle Times, “This Is Who I Am”
HM. Lynda V. Mapes, Steve Miletich, The Seattle Times, “A Tribe’s Big Bet”
Social Issues
1. Lornet Turnbull, The Seattle Times, “’I Never Wanted to Come Back Here To Live’“
2. Maureen O’Hagan, The Seattle Times, “A Lifetime of Care …”
3. Nikole Hannah-Jones, The Oregonian, “Middle-class Squeeze Leads to a Rush …”
Personalities
1. Marc Ramirez, The Seattle Times, “The Fire Inside Dante …”
2. Linda Shaw, The Seattle Times, “Bus Man’s Holiday”
3. Nancy Bartley, The Seattle Times, “The Doctor Who Rebuilds Faces and Lives”
HM. Scott Fontaine, The News Tribune, “Rosemary Dye”
Lifestyles
1. Carol Ostrom, The Seattle Times, “Spaced Out–Crowd Control …”
2. Karen Gaudette, The Seattle Times, “Feeding a Dream”
3. Venessa Ho, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “The Plea of a Dying Breed”
HM. Erik Lacitis, The Seattle Times, “Giving a Piece of Herself”
Short Feature
1. Casey McNerthney, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Honored By His Country At Last …”
2. Vanessa Ho, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Beauty Is Savage …”
3. Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times, “Darkness Yields Buried Treasure”
Long Feature
1. Marc Ramirez, The Seattle Times, “The Healing”
2. Tom Hallman, Jr., The Oregonian, “Finding Forgiveness …”
3. Inara Verzemnieks, The Oregonian, “The Meaning of Stuff …”
Arts
1. Katy Muldoon, The Oregonian, “’Tonya’ Rocks; Real Tonya Roars”
2. Moira Macdonald, The Seattle Times, “’I Could Have Read All Night …’“
3. David Stabler, The Oregonian, “The Young and the Peerless”
HM. Misha Berson, The Seattle Times, “There Will Be Blood …”
Sports News
1. Rachel Bachman, Brent Hunsberger, The Oregonian, “The Biggest Man on Campus”
2. Geoff Baker, The Seattle Times, “Rebuilding the Mariners …”
3. Molly Yanity, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Willingham’s Struggles”
Sports Feature
1. Sandy Ringer, The Seattle Times, “Hard Road Back”
2. Bud Withers, The Seattle Times, “Wulff Completes a Long Road Home”
3. Larry Stone, The Seattle Times, “My, Oh My, Forever”
HM. Laura Oppenheimer, The Oregonian, “A Court and a Prayer”
Sports Column
1. John Canzano, The Oregonian
2. John McGrath, The News Tribune
3. Art Thiel, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Editorial/Commentary
1. Doug Bates, The Oregonian
2. Susan Nielsen, The Oregonian
3. Jackman Wilson, The Register-Guard
HM. Jamie Tobias Neely, The Spokesman-Review
General Column
1. Robert Jamieson, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
2. Denny Westneat, The Seattle Times
3. Anna Griffin, The Oregonian
HM. Steve Duin, The Oregonian
News Page Design
1. Rich Boudet, The Seattle Times
2. Jeff King, The Seattle Times
Feature Page Design
1. Steve Zimmerman, The Oregonian
Headlines
1. Jeremy Lang, The Oregonian
2. Jim McNett, The Oregonian
3. Colin Powers, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
HM. Tony Hall, Anchorage Daily News
Spot News Photography
1. Dan DeLong, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Start Praying Now”
2. Meryl Schenker, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Alki Fire”
3. Christopher Anderson, The Spokesman-Review, “Joel Fire”
HM. Mike Siegel, The Seattle Times, “Fatal Leap”
General News Photography
1. Mike Siegel, The Seattle Times, “Hillary Clinton Takes a Picture”
2. Dan DeLong, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Opposing Perspectives”
3. Brucy Ely, The Oregonian, “Piggyback Ride”
HM. Peter Haley, The News Tribune, “Salute”
Feature Photography
1. Mike Urban, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Ball of Fire”
2. Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, “First Communion”
3. Mike Siegel, The Seattle Times, “A Rebirth by Leaps and Bounds”
HM. Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, “Face Lift”
Sports Photography
1. Brent Wojahn, The Oregonian, “Head-on Collision”
2. Dan DeLong, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Touchdown … Almost”
3. Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, “Chihuahua Races”
HM. Thomas Boyd, The Oregonian, “Three Cheers”
Photopage
1. Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, “China Now”
2. Erika Schultz, The Seattle Times, “Harvest of Change”
3. Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, “A Watershed Moment”
HM. Mike Kane, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Young Guns: A New Brand of Gangster”
Portrait Photography
1. John Lok, The Seattle Times, “Early Riser”
2. Mike Urban, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Ballerina in a Pot”
3. Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, “’Q’ Means Quincy Jones”
HM. Grant M. Haller, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Windy Look”
Photography Portfolio
1. Alan Berner, The Seattle Times
2. Dan Pelle, The Spokesman-Review
3. John Lok, The Seattle Times
All circulation classes judged together
The judging was done by professional journalists from an SPJ chapter in California.
Graphics
1. Denny Lester, Independent Record
2. Steve Cowden, Eric Baker, The Oregonian
3. Steve Cowden, The Oregonian
Illustrations
1. Wendy Wahman, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
2. Susan Jouflas, The Seattle Times
3. David Brauhn, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
HM. Carrie Hoover, The Oregonian
Editorial Cartoon
1. David Horsey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
2. Jack Ohman, The Oregonian
3. Terrence L. Nowicki, Jr., Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Alternative Newsweeklies in Region 10
The judging was done by professional journalists from SPJ chapters in Florida and Colorado.
Investigative
1. Beth Slovic, Willamette Week, “Señor Smith”
2. Nigel Jacquiss, Willamette Week, “Good Cop, Mad Cop”
Government
1. James Pitkin, Willamette Week, “Manhunter”
2. Alan Pittman, Eugene Weekly, “Blind Oversight”
3. Nigel Jacquiss, Willamette Week, “Jail Junkies”
Consumer/Environmental Affairs
1. Patrick M. Klemz, Missoula Independent, “Superfraud”
2. Camilla Mortensen, Eugene Weekly, “One Good Tern Deserves an Island”
3. Virginia de Leon, Out There Monthly, “What Killed Wilcox Organic Milk?”
Science and Health
1. Nicholas Deshais, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, “In the Weeds / Busted”
2. Philip Dawdy, Willamette Week, “Bitter Pill”
3. John Minervini, Willamette Week, “Lean, Mean Meat-Free Machine”
Social Issues
1. Byron Beck, Willamette Week, “The Queer and the Qu’ran”
2. Jesse Froehling, Seattle Weekly, “Deport of Call”
Education
1. Beth Slovic, Willamette Week, “Fleeced”
2. James Pitkin, Willamette Week, “Higher Ed”
3. Beth Slovic, Willamette Week, “Core Issue”
Arts
1. Suzi Steffen, Eugene Weekly, “Buddhist Visions”
2. Mike Seely, Seattle Weekly, “The Lunatic Is on the Drums”
Lifestyle
1. Andy Smetanka, Missoula Independent, “Home in the Hills”
2. Jonathan Kauffman, Seattle Weekly, “Slices of Life”
3. Aaron Mesh, Willamette Week, “Raiders of the Lost Crap”
Personalities
1. Aimee Curl, Seattle Weekly, “Separated at Busey”
2. James Pitkin, Willamette Week, “The Adventures of Zetaman”
Business
1. Laura Onstot, Seattle Weekly, “The King of Filet-o-Fish”
2. Nigel Jacquiss, Willamette Week, “Beat to the Pulp”
3. Nina Shapiro, Seattle Weekly, “The Closer”
Sports
1. Casey Jarman, Willamette Week, “Here Today …”
2. Jesse Froehling, Seattle Weekly, “Tailpipe Dream”
3. Skylar Browning, Missoula Independent, “Time Trial”
Opinion
1. Jon Snyder, Out There Monthly
2. Ted S. McGregor, Jr., The Pacific Northwest Inlander
3. Eleanor Lee, Northwest Asian Weekly
Humor
1. Ethan Smith, Willamette Week, “Kvetchfest”
2. Michael Bowen, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, “Getting the Details Wrong”
Special Section
1. Staff, Seattle Weekly, “Fall Arts Instruction Manual 2008”
2. Staff, Willamette Week, “Restaurant Guide”
3. Staff, Eugene Weekly, “Water Day”
Page Design
1. Jane Sherman, Seattle Weekly
2. Staff, Willamette Week
3. Chris Bovey, The Pacific Northwest Inlander
Radio and TV stations in Region 10
Television
The judging was done by professional journalists from SPJ chapters in Missouri, Maine, and California.
Markets 161 to 210
Spot News
1. Brittany Tale, Andrea Lutz, KPAX, “Mt. Sentinel Fire”
2. Nichole Szemerei, KULR, “Huntley Fire”
3. Angela Monroe, KPAX, “Big Mountain Avalanche”
General News
1. Katie Ussin, KULR, “9/11 in the Schools”
2. Staff, KPAX, “Milltown Dam Breach”
3. Jill Valley, James Rafferty, Melissa Rafferty, KPAX, “Florence Murder Indictments”
Feature News
1. Ryan Coleman, KPAX, “Lemonade Stand”
2. Kathy Weber-Bates, KULR, “Water Tank Divers”
3. Katie Ussin, KULR, “Laura’s Calling”
Investigative
1. Tony Aaron Fuller, Michael Huey, KTVZ, “Living with H.I.V.”
2. Kathy Weber-Bates, KULR, “A Question of Faith”
3. Nichole Szemerei, KULR, “Overcoming Obstacles”
Sports
1. Darnay Tripp, KCFW, “Problems at the Skate Park”
2. Jeff Friedman, KTVM, “Female Boxer”
3. Jeff Friedman, KTVM, “Jimmy Verlanic”
Markets 101 to 160
Newscast
1. Holly Zuluaga, KEPR, “KEPR Action News”
2. Heather Reese, KIMA, “KIMA Action News”
3. Rachel Melnick, KEPR, “KEPR/KIMA Action News”
Spot News
1. Staff, KTVB, “Pet Rescue”
2. Staff, KVAL, “Interstate Five Fires”
3. Molly Kelleher, KEPR, “Meteorite Search”
General News
1. Staff, KVAL, “Joel Courtney Hearing”
2. Meghan Kalkstein, Doug Schwindt, KVAL, “Oakridge Cleanup”
3. Meghan Kalkstein, Alan Dale, KVAL, “Lost in the Oregon Woods”
Feature News
1. Molly Kelleher, KEPR, “Couch Surfing”
2. Molly Kelleher, KEPR, “Cancer Patient Plays Santa”
3. Ruth Johnson, KEPR, “Hispanic Success”
Investigative
1. Staff, Idaho Public Television, “Outdoor Idaho: Wild Fire”
2. Tom Adams, Bill Goetz, KVAL, “Lopez House”
3. Denae D’Arcy, KVAL, “Cameras in the Courts”
Sports
1. Staff, Idaho Public Television, “Outdoor Idaho: Xtreme Sports”
2. Keith Leventhal, KEPR, “End of an Era”
3. Nick Krupke, KVAL, “Wake Up with Robinson”
HM. Keith Leventhal, KEPR, “A Wild Inning”
News Photojournalism
1. Kelly Lyon, KVAL, “Horses and the Economy”
2. Nick Campfield, KIMA, “Moving a River”
3. Loren Ruark, KVAL, “Suspect Shot”
Feature Photojournalism
1. Gary Salzman, KTVB, “Oregon Trail Wagon Man”
2. Bill Goetz, KVAL, “The Books of Love”
3. Adam Grunseth, KVAL, “Fancy Cars”
Markets 1 to 100
Spot News
1. Roxeanne Vainuku, KCPQ, “Sultan Floods”
2. William Pitts, Brett Allbery, KREM, “Omak Fire”
3. William Pitts, Brett Allbery, KREM, “Smith Lake Fire”
General News
1. William Pitts, Will Mueller, KREM, “Kennewick Soldier’s Fight”
2. Chris Daniels, Ron Sanford, KING, “Bikini Baristas”
3. Marissa Bagg, KREM, “Schelling’s Dry Cleaners”
Feature News
1. Joan Kinsey, Jean Enersen, Blake Hurley, KING, “A Kidney for a Kid”
2. Kjerstin Ramsing, KXLY, “Nubrella”
3. Laural Porter, Kurt Austin, KGW, “Healing Mustafa”
HM. Laural Porter, Kurt Austin, KGW, “J-R McDowell”
Investigative
1. Chris Ingalls, Kellie Cheadle, Steve Douglas, KING, “Start Freakin’“
2. Susannah Frame, Kellie Cheadle, Steve Douglas, KING, “Family or Foster Care”
3. Chris Daniels, Kellie Cheadle, Steve Douglas, KING, “Who is Protecting the Most Vulnerable?”
HM. Grant McOmie, KATU, “Poisoned Fish”
Radio
The judging was done by professional journalists from an SPJ chapter in Pennsylvania.
Newscast
1. Staff, KIRO, “Seattle’s Morning News”
Spot News
1. Staff, KPAM, “SUV under Semi”
2. Staff, KIRO, “Downtown Shootout”
3. Tim Hohl, KPAM, “Bus Jumper”
General News
1. Austin Jenkins, Northwest News Network, “In WA, Mentally Ill Children Face Long Wait …”
2. Erin Covey, KIRO, “Homeless Hotel”
3. Angela Kellner, KLCC, “Neighborhood Impact of Regional Medical Center”
HM. Christy George, Oregon Public Broadcasting, “New ID Rules: Aimed at terrorists …”
Feature News
1. Paula Wissel, KPLU, “Cashing In on the Housing Crisis”
2. Heather Bosch, KIRO, “American Idol — Wagnerian Edition”
3. Tom Banse, Northwest News Network, “Vet Finds New Mission …”
Documentary
1. Staff, KLCC, “Special Issues: The Economy”
2. Staff, KLCC, “Special Issues: Downtown”
3. Chana Joffe-Walt, KPLU, “Remembering Rose Hill”
News Series
1. Staff, CoastAlaska News, “Adapting to the Fuel Crisis”
2. Staff, Oregon Public Broadcasting, “On Our Minds: Mental health in Oregon …”
3. Samantha Wright, Krisi Packer, Boise State Radio, “Idaho Storycorps Project”
Sports
1. Chris Lehman, Northwest News Network, “Families Host Minor League Players”
2. Bill Swartz, KIRO, “Goodbye, Coach”
3. Heather Bosch, KIRO, “Olympic Mom”
Commentary, Analysis and Editorial
1. John Frohnmayer, KLCC, “Legalize Drugs”
2. Dave Ross, KIRO, “Day After the Election”
3. John Frohnmayer, KLCC, “Second Amendment”
Online Media in Region 10
The judging was done by professional journalists from SPJ chapters in North Carolina, California, and Missouri.
Spot News (Original)
1. Staff, KitsapSun.com, “Sunday Storm Blasts Kitsap”
2. Staff, Spokesmanreview.com, “Clinton/Obama Political Rallies”
3. Nick George, The Chronicle, “Meth Lab Aftermath”
Spot News (Adaptation)
1. Staff, Mail Tribune, “Obama in Medford”
2. Staff, The Daily Astorian, “Gearhart Plane Crash”
3. Staff, Mail Tribune, “Fallen Firefighters”
Special Report / Enterprise (Original)
1. Staff, Statesman Journal, “www.InvasiveSpeciesofOregon.com”
2. Pat Marcantonio, Elizabeth Bennett, Kent Schmidt, The Times-News, “A Leap Into History”
3. Nick George, The Chronicle, “Inside the Slide”
HM. Dillon Tabish, NewWest.net, “The Con Crew”
Special Report / Enterprise (Adaptation)
1. Staff, The Herald, “Alone Among Us”
2. Staff, Spokesmanreview.com, “Cold Cases”
3. Staff, The Times-News, “River of Stone”
HM. Tiffany Campbell, Jeff Bartenbach, Justin Mayo, The Seattle Times, “Landslides and Logging Interactive”
Arts / Entertainment / Lifestyle (Original)
1. Staff, Billings Gazette, “5:01blog”
2. Dan Pelle, Spokesmanreview.com, “Flying Trikes”
3. Anne Jaeger, Kraig Scattarella, The Oregonian, “Homes and Gardens Videos”
HM. Nick George, The Chronicle, “Passion of the Christ”
Arts / Entertainment / Lifestyle (Adaptation)
1. Staff, The Oregonian, “Pregnant with Cancer”
2. Sanjay Bhatt, Genevieve Alvarez, Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, “Christmas Trees/Cadillac of Worms”
3. Julie Sullivan, Rob Finch, Ed Madrid, The Oregonian, “Facing Fatal Genes”
Business (Original)
1. Helen Jung, Desiree Aflleje, The Oregonian, “Pressure Points Videos”
2. Karen Aho, MSN Real Estate, “Eight Pitfalls for New Landlords”
3. Harris Meyer, Crosscut.com Public Media, “Trap Gun Tribulations”
Sports (Original)
1. Staff, The Oregonian, “2008 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials”
2. Staff, KitsapSun.com, “West Sound Dream 18”
3. Nick George, The Chronicle, “Rodeo Crazy”
Sports (Adaptation)
1. Michael Rogers, Scot Heisel, Thacher Schmid, The Daily News, “Kelso Babe Ruth”
2. Amanda Determan, Jeff Windmueller, Lisa Kunkel, Independent Record, “Carroll College Fighting Saints Football 2008”
3. Staff, Independent Record, “Montana Prep Sports”
HM. Staff, Billings Gazette, “GazPrepSports”
Creative Use of the Medium (Original)
1. Noelle Crombie, Ed Madrid, The Oregonian, “I Love Portland”
2. Staff, thenewstribune.com, “SoundInfo”
3. Staff, Spokesmanreview.com, “Spokesman.com Personalized News Feeds”
HM. Casey McNerthney, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Answers for Readers …”
Creative Use of the Medium (Adaptation)
1. Travis Moore, Grants Pass Daily Courier, “Encounter at the Caves”
2. Staff, Independent Record, “Pursuit of Perfection”
3. Erin Hoover Barnett, Rob Finch, Ed Madrid, The Oregonian, “Speak. Listen. Heal.”
Best Blog (General News and Commentary)
1. Mónica Guzmán, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “The Big Blog”
2. David Horsey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Drawing Power — Group I”
3. Jeff Mapes, The Oregonian, “Mapes on Politics”
HM. David Horsey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Drawing Power — Group II”
Best Blog (Specialized)
1. Karen Datko, MSN Money, “Smart Spending Blog”
2. Scott Sistek, KOMO, “Partly to Mostly Bloggin’“
3. Craig Lancaster, Billings Gazette, “Watch Yer Language”
HM. Terry Richard, The Oregonian, “Travels with Terry”
Best Overall Web Site
1. Staff, KING, “KING5.com”
2. Staff, Spokesmanreview.com, “Spokesman.com”
3. Staff, The Oregonian, “OregonLive.com”
HM. Staff, Mail Tribune, “www.mailtribune.com”
Best Web Design
1. Staff, Mail Tribune, “Oregon Outdoors”
2. Elana Winsberg, David Horsey, Curt Milton, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “DavidHorsey.com”
3. Staff, Statesman Journal, “www.StatesmanJournal.com”
Public Service on the Web
1. Staff, Statesman Journal, “www.RaisingACommunity.com”
2. Casey McNerthney, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Seattle 911: A Police Blog”
3. Staff, The Oregonian, “The Stump”
HM. Julie Wurth, Bob Hunter, Mail Tribune, “Letters to the Next President”
Slideshow/Photo
1. Joe Barrentine, thenewstribune.com, “5 Years from Tacoma”
2. Staff, The Herald, “Recycling a House”
3. Dan Pelle, Spokesmanreview.com, “Pow Wow”
HM. Mónica Guzmán, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Amanda Knox and the Internet”
