Boise Weekly Spotlights Russell

For news junkies, particularly those with an interest in state politics, there is only one Betsy Russell—the Spokesman Review Boise Bureau chief who is the voice of the blog Eye on Boise . The president of the Idaho Press Club , cofounder and current president of Idahoans for Openness in Government , Russell started blogging in 2004, long before many journalists had started working in the virtual world. Russell talked to BW about blogging, her advice for wannabe windsurfers and why—if she had her way—the Legislature wouldn’t meet until after ski season was over/ Rachael Daigle , Boise Weekly. More here .

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