Inland Northwest Excellence In Journalism Awards
DAILY NEWSPAPERS
General Excellence
1. The Spokesman-Review
2. Yakima Herald-Republic
3. Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
HM. Idaho Press-Tribune, Nampa
Arts & Criticism
1. Mike McInally, The Missoulian, “A study in HIStory.”
2. John Firehammer, Coeur d’Alene Press, “Half the show is off stage.”
3. Dan Webster, The SpokesmanReview, “Salmi’s space.”
HM. Gail Schontzler, Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle, “Art from the heart.”
Business & Agriculture
1. Grayden Jones, Eric Sorensen, Ken Olsen and Doug Floyd, The Spokesman-Review, “Uncertain Harvest.”
2. David Lester, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Northwest apples in Japan.”
3. Jeremy Meyer, Yakima Herald-Republic, “It’s a dirty job, but.”
HM. Don Schwennesen, The Missoulian, “Ever ore?”
Criminal Justice
1. John Stang and Melissa O’Neil, Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities, “Gangs in the Mid-Columbia.”
2. Carolynn Farley, Independent Record, Helena, “The man inside the monster.”
3. J. Todd Foster, The Spokesman-Review, “Sex case a ‘Wenatchee witch hunt’.”
HM. Michael Moore, Ginny Merriam, Gary Jahrig, Mike McInally, Greg Lakes, Don Schwennesen and Mick Holien, The Missoulian, “Who’s minding the kids?”
Consumer News & Personal Finance
1. Staff, The Missoulian, “The minimum.”
2. Graham Vink, The Spokesman-Review, “Thrift City.”
3. Tracy Ellig, Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle, “Are you covered?”
HM. Jim Lynch, The Spokesman-Review,”Crooks do a number on her.”
Comprehensive Coverage: Team Reporting
1. Staff, The Spokesman-Review, “The ragged edge.”
2. Bill Morlin and Kevin Keating, The Spokesman-Review, “Gun-toting radicals busted in Montana.”
3. Bryan Corliss, Donna Kemp and Becky Kramer, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “This land is my land.”
Editorials
1. D.F. Oliveria, The Spokesman-Review, “Killing innocents is no way to protest.”
2. Wayne Cornell, Idaho Press-Tribune, Nampa, “It’s time to reduce school dropout rates.”
3. Rick Doyle, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Congress must halt benefits to illegal immigrants.”
HM. Rebecca Nappi, The Spokesman-Review, “This abuse can, must be stopped.”
Education 1. Carla K. Johnson and Susan Drumheller, The Spokesman-Review, “Raised on Ritalin.”
2. Gary Jahrig, The Missoulian, “Homeless schooling.”
3. Jane Gargas, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Class of 2000.”
HM. Jim Ludwick, The Missoulian, “Job Corps charts reform amid controversy.”
Energy & Environmental Affairs
1. Karen Dorn Steele, The Spokesman-Review, “Field burning law fans flames.”
2. Karen Dorn Steele and Eric Sorensen, The Spokesman-Review, “The battle for aquifer custody.”
3. Wanda Briggs and John Stang, Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities, “Hanford report card.”
HM. Julie Titone, The Spokesman-Review, “B.C. stops spewing slag into Columbia.”
Food
1. Judy Fulkerson, Yakima Herald-Republic, “The Coney Island caper.”
2. Terry Campbell, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Victory on the home front.”
3. Leslie Kelly, The Spokesman-Review, “A date with Julia.”
HM. Rick Bonino, The Spokesman-Review, “School lunches then and now.”
General Columns
1. Ron Marr, Montana Standard, Butte, “Ill winds cast off all but memories.”
2. Jamie Tobias Neely, The Spokesman-Review, “Dad for all ages.”
3. Daniel Burkhart, Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle, “Bear at the front door cause for more than a little concern.”
HM. Jim Kershner, The Spokesman-Review, “No-hair days worse than badhair days.”
Government & Politics
1. Staff, The Spokesman-Review, “Consolidation.”
2. Wes Nelson, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Army land is costly to Uncle Sam.”
3. J. Todd Foster, The Spokesman-Review, “Taxpayers big losers in logging.”
HM. Craig Welch, The Spokesman-Review, “Small-town rebels.”
Graphics
1. Warren Huskey, The Spokesman-Review, “Salmon: A fight for survival / Inside Spokane’s new Arena.”
2. Sherry L. Emery, Tri-City Herald, TriCities, “Riding the Hanford job roller coaster.”
Headlines
1. Richard Miller, The Spokesman-Review.
2. Kevin Taylor, The Spokesman-Review.
3. Cal FitzSimmons, Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities.
Humor
1. Scott McMillion, Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle, “Talking to the animals.”
2. The Copy Cat, The Missoulian, “Copy Cat heads for the game.”
3. Jim Kershner, The Spokesman-Review, “Suffering darkest of male tragedies.”
HM. Denise Turner, The Times-News, Twin Falls, “College not about learning, it’s about lines.”
Investigative Reporting
1. David Gunter, Coeur d’Alene Press, “Phone sex: 900-number industry series.”
2. Steve Massey, The Spokesman-Review, “The collapse of Gulf.”
3. David Wasson, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Justice at the right price.”
Lifestyles
1. Paul Turner, The Spokesman-Review, “A life’s work.”
2. John Firehammer, Coeur d’Alene Press, “Wallace homeowners settle in with ‘spirits’.”
Minority Affairs
1. Staff, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Vecinos - Neighbors.”
2. Jason Hagey, East Oregonian, Pendleton, “Joining a gang is easy; getting out could be deadly.”
3. Rich Roesler, The Spokesman-Review, “Cd’A chief’s generosity created ‘white Indians’.”
HM. Carrie Schafer, Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities, “Harvest of dreams.”
News Features
1. Staff, The Spokesman-Review, “Hitting close to home.”
2. Craig Welch, The Spokesman-Review, “Out of the shadows.”
3. Gail Schontzler, Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle, “Growing up as orphans.”
HM. Staff, The Spokesman-Review, “Victory and beyond: 1945-1995.”
Page Design: Accent/Lifestyles
1. Cal FitzSimmons, Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities, “On stage in the Sage.”
2. John K. Nelson, The Spokesman-Review, “The games of summer.”
3. Andrea Strudwick, The Spokesman-Review, “Adjusting to agendas.”
HM. Lisa Cowan, The Spokesman-Review, “Workin’ blues.”
Page Design: Page One
1. John Kafentzis, The Spokesman-Review, “Kaiser workers walk off the job.”
2. Geoff Pinnock, The Spokesman-Review, “Fire kills four children.”
3. Geoff Pinnock, The Spokesman-Review, “Girl’s body found; uncle arrested.”
Page Design: Sports
1. Geoff Pinnock, The Spokesman-Review, “Get out report card: Draft day is here.”
2. Geoff Pinnock, The Spokesman-Review, “Any questions?”
3. Michael Yawitz, Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle, “No pigeon lurking in the field.”
Personality Profiles
1. Julie Sullivan, The Spokesman-Review, “The long goodbye.”
2. Bill Morlin, The Spokesman-Review, “Son’s ride with Angels parents’ hell.”
3. Carla K. Johnson, The Spokesman-Review, “Secrets, AIDS and faith.”
HM. John Firehammer, Coeur d’Alene Press, “Once dead, Post Falls man chases new life.”
Feature Photography
1. Colin Mulvaney, The Spokesman-Review, “No harm done.”
2. Sandra Bancroft-Billings, The Spokesman-Review, “Hog heaven.”
3. Christopher Anderson, The Spokesman-Review, “Sack attack.”
HM. Jeff Horner, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Kite crash.”
Photo Page Photography
1. Dan McComb, The Spokesman-Review, “The ragged edge.”
2. Shawn Jacobson, The Spokesman-Review, “Pioneering the Palouse.”
3. Kristy MacDonald, The Spokesman-Review, “Crossing Boundary.”
HM. Thomas Bauer, The Missoulian, “Recovery room.”
HM. Craig Buck, The Spokesman-Review, “Raised on Ritalin.”
Portrait Photography
1. Deirdre Eitel, Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle, “Piano man.”
2. Christopher Anderson, The Spokesman-Review, “Timeless memories.”
3. Colin Mulvaney, The Spokesman-Review, “Afri-I takes a bath.”
Sports Photography
1. Jeff Horner, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Tears of total joy.”
2. Jeff Horner, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, “Long day at the rodeo.”
3. Christopher Anderson, The Spokesman-Review, “Goal line stand.”
HM. Christopher Anderson, The Spokesman-Review, “Outstanding in his field.”
Spot News Photography: The Kit King Award
1. Wes Pope, Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities, “Hail storm protection.”
2. Dan Pelle, The Spokesman-Review, “Slap happy strike.”
3. Dan McComb, The Spokesman-Review, “Man surrenders.”
Special Sections
1. Sherry Devlin, John Engen, Mea Andrews and Mike McInally, The Missoulian, “A carousel for Missoula.”
2. Carla K. Johnson, Jess Walter and Margaret Taus, The Spokesman-Review, “Journey of faith.”
3. Wanda Briggs, John Stang and Les Blumenthal, Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities, “Bound by the bomb.”
HM. Staff, Yakima Herald-Republic, “Profiles.”
Religion
1. Kelly McBride, The Spokesman-Review, “Parishioners vote to leave ‘liberal’ Episcopal church.”
2. Ken Olsen, Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Pullman, “Ex-members: Living Faith Fellowship devastated their lives.”
3. Kelly McBride, The Spokesman-Review, “And a multitude gathered.”
Science & Health
1. Sherry Devlin, Drew VanFossen and Jeff Herman, The Missoulian, “The nature of a disease.”
2. Julie M. McKinnon and Karen Tolkkinen, The Times-News, Twin Falls, “Teen sex: Realities and consequences.”
3. Joan Haines, Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle, “A strange disease.”
Sports Columns
1. John Blanchette, The Spokesman-Review, “Need help in a jam?”
2. Rich Landers, The Spokesman-Review, “Big business trying to loot public lands.”
3. John Blanchette, The Spokesman-Review, “It makes a Lotto sense to give M’s a new ballpark.”
HM. Paul Valencia, East Oregonian, Pendleton, “Ugly problem turns into learning experience in Hermiston.”
Sports Features
1. Dan Weaver, The Spokesman-Review, “House of memories.”
2. John Blanchette, The Spokesman-Review, “A century of greatness.”
3. Bob Meseroll, The Missoulian, “Selvig’s game for 400.”
HM. John Blanchette, The Spokesman-Review, “Spokane’s favorite dish.”
Sports
1. Dave Boling, The Spokesman-Review, “O’Brien adds to his stature under dreadful conditions.”
2. Howie Stalwick, Coeur d’Alene Press, “M’s beat Yanks in 11th to advance to ALCS.”
3. Rial Cummings, The Missoulian, “Big Sky star torn at idea of losing sports.”
Spot News
1. Bryan Corliss, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin,”Squirrel disrupts downtown.”
2. (tie) Carla K. Johnson, The Spokesman-Review, “Spokane loses littlest hero.”
2. (tie) Gita Sitaramiah, Adam Lynn, Brian Coddington and Alison Boggs, The Spokesman-Review, “Valley rampage ends in flames.”
3. Carrie Schafer, Tri-City Herald, TriCities, “Oh dear God.”
HM. Michael Moore, Mick Holien, Ginny Merriam and Kim Briggeman, The Missoulian, “McKenzie executed.”
WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS
General Excellence
1. The Wood River Journal, Hailey
2. Journal of Business, Spokane
3. Pacific Northwest Inlander, Spokane
HM. Independent Business Record, Coeur d’Alene
HM. North Idaho Business Journal, Coeur d’Alene
Arts & Criticism
1. Andrew Strickman, Pacific Northwest Inlander, “Assault on the arts.”
2. Nick Heil, Pacific Northwest Inlander, Spokane, “Persecution on parade.”
3. Celeste Thomas, Pacific Northwest Inlander, Spokane, “Blowing out artistic convention.”
Business & Agriculture
1. Carol R. Dumas, Intermountain Farm & Ranch, Idaho Falls, “Experts: Hike in buffer cost shouldn’t curdle dairies.”
2. Ted S. McGregor Jr., Pacific Northwest Inlander, Spokane, “Work remains on River Park Mahal.”
3. Linda Kent, The Townsend Star, Townsend, “Beef ranchers convene to chart new course.”
Editorial Cartooning
1. Dave Rowles, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Somehow, Doctor, I’m reminded of the Republican plan to overhaul Medicare.”
2. Dave Rowles, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Whew! What a relief. No tariffs on Japanese luxury autos.”
Editorials
1. Vance W. Tong and Jeff Tallent, Idaho County Free Press, Grangeville, “As time goes by….”
2. David F. Johnson, Gem State Miner, Newport, “Forest Service job cuts a really bad idea.”
3. Vance W. Tong and Jeff Tallent, Idaho County Free Press, Grangeville, “Public records are for the public.”
HM. Patty Nance, Gooding County Leader, Gooding, “Proposed ordinance smacks of housing discrimination.”
Education
1. Ann Link, Idaho County Free Press, Grangeville, “District begins getting word out.”
2. Andrea Leder, The Newport Miner, Newport, “Special ed funding ‘safety net’ has holes.”
3. Addy Hatch, Journal of Business, Spokane, “RXL goes the distance in distance learning.”
HM. Lisa Harrell, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Community colleges train jobless in program.”
Energy & Environmental Affairs
1. Ken Olsen, Pacific Northwest Inlander, Spokane “Studying salmon to death.”
2. Jodi Walker, Cheney Free Press, Cheney, “Recycling taking hold in Cheney.”
3. Kim Crompton, Journal of Business, Spokane, “A useful end to old appliances.”
HM. David F. Johnson, Gem State Miner, Newport, “Summer lake level may drop 3 feet.”
Features
1. Patrick Heald, Post Falls Tribune, Post Falls, “When a hero falls.”
2. Nick Heil, Pacific Northwest Inlander, Spokane, “Welcome to Loserville.”
3. Kim Crompton, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Only $4.25 for the Vulcan ears?”
General Columns
1. Ric Clarke, Independent Business Record, Coeur d’Alene, “Job opens doors for discouraged student.”
2. Paul Read, Journal of Business, Spokane, “State slams door on furniture vendors.”
3. Jeff Stoffer, The Townsend Star, Townsend, “A bighorn project gone awry.”
HM. Suzanne Huxhold, Magic Valley Ag Weekly, Twin Falls, “First rule of wash day: Check the pockets.”
General News
1. Amy Cannata, Pacific Northwest Inlander, Spokane, “Sandpoint’s struggle with hate.”
2. Jason R. LaFontaine, The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Omak, “Community mourns the deaths of three children.”
3. Jeff Stoffer, The Townsend Star, Townsend, “Daughter charged in double homicide.”
HM. Marlene Mehlhaff, Addy Hatch and Kim Crompton, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Business articles.”
Government & Politics
1. Paul Read, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Working the Legislature.”
2. Ted S. McGregor, Jr., Pacific Northwest Inlander, Spokane, “The end of the line.”
3. David F. Johnson, Gem State/ Newport Miner, Newport, “Copper Butte: Economics of a timber sale.”
Page Design: Graphics
1. Gretchen Berning, Independent Business Record, Coeur d’Alene
2. Shawna Rorem, North Idaho Business Journal, Coeur d’Alene
3. Jeff Stoffer, The Townsend Star, Townsend
Feature Photography
1. Terrell Williams, Magic Valley Ag Weekly, Twin Falls, “Horseman twists manes into ropes.”
2. Al Camp, The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Omak, “Watch out, Michael Jordan!”
3. Marek Zarenski, Pacific Northwest Inlander, Spokane, “Microbrew mania.”
HM. Sarah Skaar, Intermountain Farm & Ranch, Idaho Falls, “Ag Digest ‘95.”
Sports Photography
1. Al Camp, The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Omak, “Sarah Bradshaw grieves.”
2. Jodi Walker, Cheney Free Press, Cheney, “Watch the horns.”
3. Al Camp, The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Omak, “Tip leads to score.”
Sports
1. Amy Cannata, Pacific Northwest Inlander, Spokane, “Extreme horseback.”
2. Jeff Cordes, Idaho Mountain Express, Ketchum, “Tribute to an athlete who died young.”
3. Ric Clarke, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Lookout ski area closes in on lofty goal.”
HM. Patrick Heald, Newport Miner, Newport, “Running for his life.”
Criminal Justice
1. Jeff Stoffer, The Townsend Star, Townsend, “When science and law collide.”
2. Amy Cannata, Pacific Northwest Inlander, Spokane, “Surviving childhood.”
3. Paul Read, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Prison offers ‘captive’ work force.”
HM. Jane King, Lincoln County Journal, Shoshone, “Verdict not in on castration.”
Science & Health
1. Thomas Nybo, Choteau Acantha, Choteau, “Operation Desert Nightmare.”
2. Marlene Mehlhaff, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Playing God with staff of life.”
3. Addy Hatch, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Program breathes life into patients’ attitudes.”
HM. Kim Crompton, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Outlying hospitals will have roles in trauma plan.”
Special Sections
1. Brett Bartlett, editor, Methow Valley News, Twisp, “Methow Valley Winter.”
2. Staff, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Business Communications & Office Technology.”
3. Staff, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Health Care Quarterly.”
Spot News Photography
1. Al Camp, The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Omak, “Safe in his car seat.”
2. Patty Nance, North Side News, Jerome, “Animal advocates picket here.”
Spot News 1.
Paul Read, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Fred Meyer options site on U.S. 395.”
2. Patty Nance, Lincoln County Journal, Shoshone, “Fire damages Hidden Valley spud cellar.”
3. Al Camp, The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Omak, “Two arrested after bodies found in river.”
HM. Kim Crompton, Journal of Business, Spokane, “Wal-Mart said eyeing N. side.”
COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
General Excellence
1. The Sentinel, North Idaho College, Coeur d’Alene
2. The Whitworthian, Whitworth College, Spokane
3. The Crusader, Northwest Nazarene College, Nampa
Arts & Criticism
1. Celeste Thomas, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Franke says sculpture must go.”
2. Melody Martz, The Sentinel, North Idaho College, “Death of a Salesman.”
3. Shane Birdsill, The Exponent, Montana State University, “All roads lead to laughter in ‘Forum’.”
Business & Agriculture
1. Sam Francis, The Bulletin, Gonzaga University, “Pretty promises, poor products.”
2. Toby Hazen, The Crusader, Northwest Nazarene College, “Media mergers create entertainment monoliths.”
3. Justin Smith and Dan Bell, The Sentinel, North Idaho College, “NIC surfs the Net sometimes.”
Editorial Cartooning
1. Chris Platt, The Communicator, Spokane Falls Community College, “Porn on the Net.”
2. Kevin Ward, The Bulletin, Gonzaga University, “Drug manufacturers.”
3. Robert Baldwin, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “www.comicstrip.com.”
HM. Ty Ward, The Bulletin, Gonzaga University, “Governor Lowry… in the news.”
Editorials
1. Colleen Kaleda, The Bulletin, Gonzaga University, ” ‘Kids’: A powerful picture of reality?”
2. Steven Grasser, The Communicator, Spokane Falls Community College, “They’re pickin’ your pocket.”
3. Jeremy Nelson, The Whitworthian, Whitworth College, “Forum behavior unacceptable, needs solution.”
HM. Steven Grasser, The Communicator, Spokane Falls Community College, “Behind closed doors.”
Education
1. Andrew Zirschky, The Crusader, Northwest Nazarene College, “Worth the paper it’s printed on?”
2. Mara Parker and April Strader, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Over 70 percent of Eastern freshmen require remedial math.”
3. Marcus Hibdon, The Exponent, Montana State University, “Graduation requirements under review by Board of Regents.”
HM. Erin Weeks, The Bulletin, Gonzaga University, “Insurance may become mandatory.”
Energy & Environmental Affairs
1. Beth Carey, The Sentinel, North Idaho College, “Staff complaints about Hedlund Building continue.”
2. Amy Erickson and Meghan Walsh, The Bulletin, Gonzaga University, “Autumn paints campus colorful/Tree of life enchants with its leafy secrets.”
3. Amy Erickson, The Bulletin, Gonzaga University, “Hit the road signs of geologic force.”
Features
1. Tawna R. Mitchell, The Exponent, Montana State University, “Student saves man from burning car.”
2. Raymona Baldwin, The Bulletin, Gonzaga University, “Cross my heart: Take your size seriously.”
3. Shane Birdsill, The Exponent, Montana State University, “Invisible boogeyman may be in your neighborhood.”
General Columns
1. Emma Gordon, The Whitworthian, Whitworth College, “Why I have to go home.”
2. Patrick Heald, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “A hard rain falls on Streeter.”
3. Sam Francis, The Bulletin, Gonzaga University, “Pure love.”
HM. April Strader, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “What Nethercutt won’t tell you about the ‘real world’.”
General News
1. Aimee Moiso, The Whitworthian, Whitworth College,”Mystery Man keeps giving.”
2. Patrick Heald, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Administrators sitting pretty on $956 leather chairs.”
3. Mara Parker, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Dorm room search may have been illegal.”
HM. Steven Grasser and Mike Ehrmantrout, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “EWU student arrested in rape case.”
Government & Politics
1. Melody Martz, The Sentinel, North Idaho College, “Protest over eminent domain lasts more than decade.”
2. David Roemhildt, The Crusader, Northwest Nazarene College, “Congress puts budget on the chopping block.”
3. April Strader, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Council defends students’ rights to repeat classes.”
HM. Vince Dice, The Bulletin, Gonzaga University, “Candidate appeals disqualification ruling.”
Investigative Reporting
1. Pamela Wilson and Stacie M. Lewton, The Bulletin, Gonzaga University, “Ex-Aryan battles hate.”
2. Justin Smith, Melody Martz, Rachel Williams, Erin Siemers, Fekadu Kiros and Seth Sievenpiper, The Sentinel, North Idaho College, “New directions.”
3. Melody Martz and Mark Aaron Perry, The Sentinel, North Idaho College, “Native Americans/Education.”
HM. Fekadu Kiros, The Sentinel, North Idaho College, “Student reports acquaintance rape.”
Page Design: Graphics
1. Rebecca Lee and Andrew Zirschky, The Crusader, Northwest Nazarene College,”Results of survey show student use is low.”
2. Rebecca Lee and Andrew Zirschky, The Crusader, Northwest Nazarene College, “Students perceive extensive alcohol use.”
3. Jonathan Hay, The Sentinel, North Idaho College, “A different world.”
HM. Jonathan Dixson, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Melissa Etheridge storms the Opera House.”
Feature Photography
1. Alex Blessing, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Little Boy Blues too young to be this good.”
2. Dennis Lunstroth, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Melissa Etheridge storms the Opera House.”
3. Dennis Lunstroth, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Day care kids lose their home.”
HM. Michael Smith, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Art students ousted.”
Photo Page Photography
1. Alex Blessing, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “The air up there.”
2. Michael Smith, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “They’re doing it right under your nose.”
3. Rebecca Lee and Andrew Zirschky, The Crusader, Northwest Nazarene College, “Really NNC?”
HM. Melody Martz, The Sentinel, North Idaho College, “Death of a Salesman.”
Sports Photography
1. Dennis Lunstroth, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Play ball.”
2. Dennis Lunstroth, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Slam dunk.”
3. Michael Smith, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Greg Kuntz wins the 3,000 steeplechase.”
HM. Jennifer Hamilton, The Easterner, Eastern Washington University, “Over the pitch.”
Sports
1. Aaron Jones, Matt Tasto, Tracy Rainaldi and Maureen Monahan, The Bulletin, Gonzaga University, “Bulldogs go dancing.”
2. Cheyenne Mahnke, The Sentinel, North Idaho College, “NBA: Is it still fantastic?”
3. Matt Tasto, The Bulletin, Gonzaga University, “Rillie scores 96.”
Headlines
1. The Bulletin staff, Gonzaga University
RADIO
General Excellence
1. Doug Nadvornick/Inland Journal, KPBX, Spokane.
2. Charles Compton, Northwest Public Radio, Richland.
Arts & Criticism
1. Lakshmi Singh, KPBX, Spokane, “Chihuly.”
Documentary
1. Jane Fritz, KPBX, Spokane, “Patterns and passages.”
Features
1. Doug Nadvornick, KPBX, Spokane, “Snowpack.”
2. Doug Nadvornick, KPBX, Spokane, “City Hall link.”
General News
1. Kathleen Trotter, Northwest Public Radio, Pullman, “Crisis response teams.”
2. Charles Compton, Northwest Public Radio, Richland, “Fire year.”
3. Doug Nadvornick, KPBX, Spokane, “Unfunded mandates.”
HM. Kathleen Trotter, Northwest Public Radio, Pullman, “Infant immunization.”
Sports
1. Joe Zupan, KPBX, Spokane, “Pro tryout.”
2. Andrew Holt, KCMB, LaGrande, “Eastern takes in No. 1.”
TELEVISION
Best Newscast
1. Jill Johnson, KREM 2 staff, KREM, “Northwest flooding.”
2. Cathy Rollins, News 4 staff, KXLY, Spokane, “News 4 at 6.”
Documentary
1. KXLY staff, “Rampage to recovery.”
2. Kathy Witkowsky, KSPS, Spokane, “Bella Vista: An unseen view of WWII.”
3. Alison Kartevold, KSPS, Spokane, “St. Helens: Out of the ash.”
Energy & Environmental Affairs
1. John Allison and Jim Bolser, KXLY, Spokane, “Return of the gray wolf.”
2. Tom Grant, KREM, Spokane, “Yellowstone snowmobiles.”
Features
1. Cyndy Koures and Jim Bolser, KXLY, “Lady of the Rockies.”
2. Rick Lukens and Sean Broderick, KXLY, Spokane, “Hydra hammer.”
3. John Miller, KTVB, Boise, “Beaver banquet.”
General News
1. Mike Keckler and Rick Suhr, KXLY, Spokane, “Beatles DJ.”
2. Heidi Bodine and Bob Melgard, KTVB, Boise, “Band boy photo.”
3. Heidi Bodine and Mark Tee, KTVB, Boise, “Kuna chief out!”
Government & Politics
1. Kerry Tomlinson and Linnie Knoop, KXLY, Spokane, “County commissioner.”
In-depth Reporting
1. Tom Grant and Hugh Cronin, KREM, Spokane, “Montana freemen.”
2. Carolyn Holly and Kristen Bergeron, KTVB, Boise, “Pokey Allen.”
3. Heidi Bodine and Randy Wald, KTVB, Boise, “Stretching your dollar.”
Investigative Reporting
1. Jeff Ray, Sean Broderick and Jim Bolser, KXLY, Spokane, “Primate investigation.”
2. Tom Grant and Duane Regehr, KREM, Spokane, “Wenatchee child sex ring.”
Feature Photography
1. Jim Bolser, KXLY, Spokane, “Heliskiing.”
2. KXLY staff, Spokane, “Coliseum fades.”
3. Mark Tee, KTVB, Boise, “Car in canal.”
General News Photography: The Gary Brown Award
1. Curtis Brown, KXLY, Spokane, “Doggy pacemaker.”
2. April Zepeda and Hugh Cronin, KREM, Spokane, “Colfax fireman.”
Sports Photography
1. Rick Suhr, KXLY, Spokane, “Lawn mower races.”
Spot News Photography
1. Sean Broderick, KXLY, Spokane, “Fast Eddie’s fire.”
2. Rick Suhr, KXLY, Spokane, “Not about to come out.”
3. Bridget Roman, KXLY, Spokane, “Courthouse fire.”
Sports Reporting
1. Rick Lukens and Jim Bolser, KXLY, Spokane, “Mighty mites.”
2. Ed Vining, KTVB, Boise, “Carl snowboard.”
Spot News Reporting
1. Karen Kelly and Sean Broderick, KXLY, Spokane, “Fast Eddie’s fire.”
2. John Allison and Rick Suhr, KXLY, Spokane, “Not about to come out.”
3. KTVB staff, Boise, “Initial Point fire.”