2006 SPJ 2006 SPJ Excellence in Excellence in

Journalism Journalism AwardsAwards

June 2, 2007June 2, 2007

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2006 SPJ 2006 SPJ Excellence in Excellence in

Journalism Journalism AwardsAwards

June 2, 2007June 2, 2007

Spot news reporting Spot news reporting (non-daily newspapers)(non-daily newspapers)

1.1. Chantelle Lusebrink, The Issaquah Chantelle Lusebrink, The Issaquah Press, "Boating Accident: Group Press, "Boating Accident: Group Effort Saved Teen's Life"Effort Saved Teen's Life"

2.2. Megan Doyle, The Puyallup Herald, Megan Doyle, The Puyallup Herald, "Man Shot to Death in Puyallup""Man Shot to Death in Puyallup"

3.3. Kalyn Kelley, The Peninsula Kalyn Kelley, The Peninsula Gateway, "Harbor Seal, Fish Die"Gateway, "Harbor Seal, Fish Die"

Spot news reportingSpot news reporting(small dailies, circulation up to 25,000)(small dailies, circulation up to 25,000)

1.1. Sam Bishop, Rod Boyce, Fairbanks Sam Bishop, Rod Boyce, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "Feds probe Daily News-Miner, "Feds probe nonprofit, church"nonprofit, church"

2.2. Shaun Hall, Jeff Duewel, Grants Shaun Hall, Jeff Duewel, Grants Pass Daily Courier, "Higginbotham Pass Daily Courier, "Higginbotham rescue"rescue"

3.3. Hope Anderson, Janine Manny, Hope Anderson, Janine Manny, Evan Caldwell, The Daily News, Evan Caldwell, The Daily News, "Blast levels Trojan""Blast levels Trojan"

Spot news Spot news (25,000-65,000 circulation dailies)(25,000-65,000 circulation dailies)

1.1. Staff, The Herald, "Floods block Staff, The Herald, "Floods block Highway 9"Highway 9"

2.2. Staff, Yakima Herald-Republic, Staff, Yakima Herald-Republic, "Sleeping giant awakes …""Sleeping giant awakes …"

3.3. Staff, Billings Gazette, "Derby Staff, Billings Gazette, "Derby inferno"inferno"

Honorable mention: Staff, The Honorable mention: Staff, The Olympian, "Port protest"Olympian, "Port protest"

Spot newsSpot news (large dailies with 65,000+ circulation)(large dailies with 65,000+ circulation)

1.1. Staff, The Seattle Times, Staff, The Seattle Times, "Tragedy on Capitol Hill""Tragedy on Capitol Hill"

2.2. Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Gunman shoots 6 at Jewish center""Gunman shoots 6 at Jewish center"

3.3. Staff, The Seattle Times, Staff, The Seattle Times, "Jewish Federation shooting""Jewish Federation shooting"

Honorable mention: Staff, Seattle Post-Honorable mention: Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Powerless"Intelligencer, "Powerless"

Spot newsSpot news (television)(television)

1.1. Christina Condelles, Jill Mullican, Christina Condelles, Jill Mullican, Kathi Goertzen, KOMO, "Jewish Kathi Goertzen, KOMO, "Jewish Federation shooting"Federation shooting"

2.2. Chris Daniels, Pete Cassam, KING, Chris Daniels, Pete Cassam, KING, "Amber alert - two kids missing""Amber alert - two kids missing"

3.3. John Sharify, Bill Strothman, John Sharify, Bill Strothman, KOMO, "Fire at Meeker"KOMO, "Fire at Meeker"

Spot news Spot news (radio)(radio)

1.1. Austin Jenkins, Northwest News Austin Jenkins, Northwest News Network, "Sea-Tac snarl"Network, "Sea-Tac snarl"

2.2. Phyllis Fletcher, KUOW, "B&B Phyllis Fletcher, KUOW, "B&B battle"battle"

3.3. Derek Wang, KUOW, "School board Derek Wang, KUOW, "School board meeting erupts"meeting erupts"

HM: Deborah Wang, KUOW, HM: Deborah Wang, KUOW, "Immigration rights march""Immigration rights march"

Spot news, online Spot news, online (original)(original)

1.1. Hector Castro, Vanessa Ho, Hector Castro, Vanessa Ho, Michelle Nicolosi, Seattle Post-Michelle Nicolosi, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Seven dead in Intelligencer, "Seven dead in Seattle shooting"Seattle shooting"

2.2. Staff, KING, "Dec. 14-15 wind Staff, KING, "Dec. 14-15 wind storm"storm"

3.3. Alex Johnson, MSNBC.com, "Job Alex Johnson, MSNBC.com, "Job losses, big changes …"losses, big changes …"

Spot news, onlineSpot news, online

(adaptation)(adaptation)

1.1. Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Jewish Federation shooting""Jewish Federation shooting"

2.2. Staff, KING, "Seven die in Capitol Staff, KING, "Seven die in Capitol Hill shooting rampage"Hill shooting rampage"

3.3. Staff, The Seattle Times, Staff, The Seattle Times, "Jewish Federation shooting""Jewish Federation shooting"

HM: Staff, The Seattle Times, HM: Staff, The Seattle Times, "Capitol Hill shooting""Capitol Hill shooting"

General news General news (magazines)(magazines)

1.1. L. D. Kirshenbaum, Seattle L. D. Kirshenbaum, Seattle Metropolitan, "Cops & Robbers"Metropolitan, "Cops & Robbers"

2.2. James Addis, World Vision, James Addis, World Vision, "Turning Back the Tide""Turning Back the Tide"

3.3. Mark Defreyn, Washington Law & Mark Defreyn, Washington Law & Politics, "Line of Defense"Politics, "Line of Defense"

General news reporting General news reporting (non-dailies)(non-dailies)

1.1. Ric Hallock, Lee Giles, et al, The Ric Hallock, Lee Giles, et al, The Peninsula Gateway, "Windstorm 2006"Peninsula Gateway, "Windstorm 2006"

2.2. Justin Matlick, Puget Sound Business Justin Matlick, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Coming Due: Risky Loans Journal, "Coming Due: Risky Loans Haunt Homeowners"Haunt Homeowners"

3.3. Autumn Koepp, The Issaquah Press, Autumn Koepp, The Issaquah Press, "Issaquah Helps Rebuilding""Issaquah Helps Rebuilding"

HM: Steve Wilhelm, Puget Sound Business HM: Steve Wilhelm, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Sea Change"Journal, "Sea Change"

General news General news (TV)(TV)

1.1. Susannah Frame, Kellie Cheadle, Eric Susannah Frame, Kellie Cheadle, Eric Olson, KING, "Troubling treatment"Olson, KING, "Troubling treatment"

2.2. John Sharify, Brad Baker, Tri Ngo, John Sharify, Brad Baker, Tri Ngo, KOMO, "For sale"KOMO, "For sale"

3.3. Susannah Frame, Kellie Cheadle, Eric Susannah Frame, Kellie Cheadle, Eric Olson, KING, "Signs of trouble"Olson, KING, "Signs of trouble"

HM: Laural Porter, Kurt Austin, KGW, HM: Laural Porter, Kurt Austin, KGW, "Dead tired""Dead tired"

General newsGeneral news

(Radio)(Radio)

1.1. Keith Seinfeld, KPLU, Keith Seinfeld, KPLU, "Mental illness safety net is torn""Mental illness safety net is torn"

2.2. Colin Fogarty, Oregon Public Colin Fogarty, Oregon Public Broadcasting, "Sandy River changes Broadcasting, "Sandy River changes course"course"

3.3. Austin Jenkins, Northwest News Austin Jenkins, Northwest News Network, "Marijuana harvest"Network, "Marijuana harvest"

HM: Samantha Wright, Boise State HM: Samantha Wright, Boise State Radio, "Cat rescue"Radio, "Cat rescue"

Newscast Newscast (TV)(TV)

1.1. Laura Evans, KOMO, Laura Evans, KOMO, "11 AM News--Windstorm""11 AM News--Windstorm"

2.2. Laura Evans, KOMO, "Superbowl Laura Evans, KOMO, "Superbowl Newscast"Newscast"

3.3. Ryan Wingfield, Kate Morris, KTVB, Ryan Wingfield, Kate Morris, KTVB, "News at Ten""News at Ten"

HM: Carla Miller, KEPR, "KEPR 6 PM"HM: Carla Miller, KEPR, "KEPR 6 PM"

NewscastNewscast

(radio)(radio)

1.1. Patricia Murphy, KUOW, Patricia Murphy, KUOW, "KUOW Afternoon News""KUOW Afternoon News"

2.2. Staff, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Staff, Oregon Public Broadcasting, "Oregon Considered, 1/17/06 & "Oregon Considered, 1/17/06 & 9/20/06"9/20/06"

3.3. Tripp Sommer, Erin Adkins, KLCC, Tripp Sommer, Erin Adkins, KLCC, "Newscast 3/15/06""Newscast 3/15/06"

HM: Ian Cope, David Wilkins, Grays HM: Ian Cope, David Wilkins, Grays Harbor Radio, "Grays Harbor at noon"Harbor Radio, "Grays Harbor at noon"

Comprehensive coverage, Comprehensive coverage, multiple daysmultiple days

(small dailies, circulation up to 25,000)(small dailies, circulation up to 25,000)1.1. Staff, The Chronicle, Staff, The Chronicle,

"TransAlta Centralia coal mine "TransAlta Centralia coal mine closes"closes"

2.2. Staff, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Staff, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, "Many waters, many uses""Many waters, many uses"

3.3. Staff, The Daily News, "Triple killer"Staff, The Daily News, "Triple killer"

HM: Steven Friederich, The Daily HM: Steven Friederich, The Daily World, "Cosmopolis mill closing"World, "Cosmopolis mill closing"

Comprehensive coverage, Comprehensive coverage, multiple days multiple days (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Staff, Missoulian, "Two lanes into Staff, Missoulian, "Two lanes into Montana"Montana"

2.2. Staff, The Bulletin, "The death of Staff, The Bulletin, "The death of Pfc. Thomas Tucker"Pfc. Thomas Tucker"

3.3. Staff, The Herald, "Super Bowl Staff, The Herald, "Super Bowl coverage"coverage"

Comprehensive coverage, Comprehensive coverage, multiple days multiple days

(large dailies)(large dailies)1.1. Staff, The Oregonian, "Kim family Staff, The Oregonian, "Kim family

search …"search …"

2.2. Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Capitol Hill shooting""Capitol Hill shooting"

3.3. Staff, The Spokesman-Review, "Otto Staff, The Spokesman-Review, "Otto Zehm"Zehm"

HM: Linda Shaw, Lynda Mapes, The HM: Linda Shaw, Lynda Mapes, The Seattle Times, "The class of 2008: Seattle Times, "The class of 2008: Facing the test"Facing the test"

Comprehensive coverage, Comprehensive coverage, single day single day (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Mike Butts, Christin Runkle, Dan Mike Butts, Christin Runkle, Dan Black, Idaho Press-Tribune, Black, Idaho Press-Tribune, "Gruesome day""Gruesome day"

2.2. Staff, The Chronicle, "Storm edition"Staff, The Chronicle, "Storm edition"

3.3. Staff, Grants Pass Daily Courier, Staff, Grants Pass Daily Courier, "The Rogue""The Rogue"

HM: Lisa Patterson, Paula Horton, The HM: Lisa Patterson, Paula Horton, The Daily World, "Murderous ties"Daily World, "Murderous ties"

Comprehensive coverage, Comprehensive coverage, single day single day

(mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)1.1. Staff, The Herald, Staff, The Herald,

"Election day / Record floods""Election day / Record floods"

2.2. Staff, Yakima Herald-Republic, Staff, Yakima Herald-Republic, "President Fox visits the Yakima Valley""President Fox visits the Yakima Valley"

3.3. Mark Freeman, Paul Fattig, Mail Mark Freeman, Paul Fattig, Mail Tribune,Tribune,"Arson in the name of activism""Arson in the name of activism"

HM: Greg Tuttle, Billings Gazette, HM: Greg Tuttle, Billings Gazette, "A confounding killer""A confounding killer"

Comprehensive coverage, Comprehensive coverage, single day single day (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. The Seattle Times, "Sonics, Storm sold" The Seattle Times, "Sonics, Storm sold" (Percy Allen, Jim Brunner, Sharon Pian Chan, Jonathan Martin, (Percy Allen, Jim Brunner, Sharon Pian Chan, Jonathan Martin, Danny O'Neil, Steve Kelley, Hal Bernton, Meliss Allison, Jayda Danny O'Neil, Steve Kelley, Hal Bernton, Meliss Allison, Jayda Evans. Other contributors were Ralph Thomas, Bob Young, Evans. Other contributors were Ralph Thomas, Bob Young, Yamiche Leone Alcindor, Ashley Bach)Yamiche Leone Alcindor, Ashley Bach)

2.2. Seattle Post Intelligencer, "Gates 2.0" Seattle Post Intelligencer, "Gates 2.0" (Todd Bishop, Dan Richman, Julie Davidow, Other contributor, (Todd Bishop, Dan Richman, Julie Davidow, Other contributor, Tom Paulson)Tom Paulson)

3.3. The Seattle Times, "Gay-marriage The Seattle Times, "Gay-marriage backers may be out of options" backers may be out of options" (Lornet (Lornet Turnbull, Ralph Thomas, David Postman, Danny Westneat. Other Turnbull, Ralph Thomas, David Postman, Danny Westneat. Other contributors: Susan Gilmore, contributors: Susan Gilmore, Jonathan Martin, Marsha King, Janet I. Tu, Charlotte Hsu, Jonathan Martin, Marsha King, Janet I. Tu, Charlotte Hsu, Ann Kim)Ann Kim)

News series News series (Radio)(Radio)

1.1. John Ryan, KUOW, "As the Sound John Ryan, KUOW, "As the Sound churns"churns"

2.2. Liam Moriarty, KPLU, Liam Moriarty, KPLU, "The French connection""The French connection"

3.3. Staff, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Staff, Oregon Public Broadcasting, "Pandemic preparations""Pandemic preparations"

Short feature Short feature (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Sandra Swain, The Daily Astorian, Sandra Swain, The Daily Astorian, "Reptilian ruckus""Reptilian ruckus"

2.2. Marta Murvosh, Skagit Valley Herald, Marta Murvosh, Skagit Valley Herald, "Town's official bird fears no carving "Town's official bird fears no carving knife"knife"

3.3. Scott McMillion, Bozeman Daily Scott McMillion, Bozeman Daily Chronicle,Chronicle,"Wilsall""Wilsall"

HM: Steven Friederich, The Daily World, HM: Steven Friederich, The Daily World, "Ghost hunters panting for Polson""Ghost hunters panting for Polson"

Short featureShort feature

(mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. David A. Grant, King County Journal, David A. Grant, King County Journal, "Behind the gates""Behind the gates"

2.2. John Branton, The Columbian, John Branton, The Columbian, "205 'Freeway' update …""205 'Freeway' update …"

3.3. Yoshiaki Nohara, The Herald, Yoshiaki Nohara, The Herald, "A place for lovers""A place for lovers"

HM: James Joyce III, Yakima Herald-Republic, HM: James Joyce III, Yakima Herald-Republic, "Cause and effect: A book can change a lot …""Cause and effect: A book can change a lot …"

HM: Tom Vogt, The Columbian, HM: Tom Vogt, The Columbian, "Voting the Plutocrat ticket""Voting the Plutocrat ticket"

Short featureShort feature

(large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Larry Bingham, The Oregonian, Larry Bingham, The Oregonian, "Tough rooster, tender tale""Tough rooster, tender tale"

2.2. Florangela Davila, The Seattle Times, Florangela Davila, The Seattle Times, "Jackie's journey…""Jackie's journey…"

3.3. Carol Smith, Seattle Post-Carol Smith, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Intelligencer, "Theirs is a timeless friendship…""Theirs is a timeless friendship…"

HM: Mark Baker, The Register-Guard, HM: Mark Baker, The Register-Guard, "Which way, wee wallaby?""Which way, wee wallaby?"

Long feature Long feature (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Joe Sunnen, The Bellingham Herald, Joe Sunnen, The Bellingham Herald, "Josh's dream season""Josh's dream season"

2.2. Chris Eshleman, Fairbanks Daily News-Chris Eshleman, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "On the inside"Miner, "On the inside"

3.3. Beverly Crichfield, Skagit Valley Herald, Beverly Crichfield, Skagit Valley Herald, "Along came a tarantula""Along came a tarantula"

HM: Sheila Hagar, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, HM: Sheila Hagar, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, "'No fear, no regret'""'No fear, no regret'"

HM: Alex Paul, Albany Democrat-Herald, HM: Alex Paul, Albany Democrat-Herald, "Brothers in arms""Brothers in arms"

Long featureLong feature

(mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Kathie Durbin, The Columbian, "Love, Kathie Durbin, The Columbian, "Love, intertwined"intertwined"

2.2. Cindy Powers, The Bulletin, "'No matter what it Cindy Powers, The Bulletin, "'No matter what it took'"took'"

3.3. Donna Healy, Billings Gazette, "What would Lewis Donna Healy, Billings Gazette, "What would Lewis and Clark do?"and Clark do?"

HM: Erin Middlewood, The Columbian, HM: Erin Middlewood, The Columbian, "A mother's love, on loan""A mother's love, on loan"

HM: Chelsi Moy, Great Falls Tribune, HM: Chelsi Moy, Great Falls Tribune, "I was a mermaid once …""I was a mermaid once …"

HM: Lorna Thackeray, Billings Gazette, HM: Lorna Thackeray, Billings Gazette, "Finding Robert""Finding Robert"

Long feature Long feature (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Julie Sullivan, The Oregonian, "High Julie Sullivan, The Oregonian, "High privilege"privilege"

2.2. Tom Kizzia, Anchorage Daily News, Tom Kizzia, Anchorage Daily News, "Peaceful harbor""Peaceful harbor"

3.3. Katy Muldoon, The Oregonian, Katy Muldoon, The Oregonian, "Home to heal""Home to heal"

HM: Mark Baker, The Register-Guard, HM: Mark Baker, The Register-Guard, "Remembering Susi""Remembering Susi"

Feature news Feature news (television)(television)

1.1. Laural Porter, Kurt Austin, KGW, Laural Porter, Kurt Austin, KGW, "Standing tall""Standing tall"

2.2. John Sharify, Jon Knorr, Darrin John Sharify, Jon Knorr, Darrin Tegman, KOMO, "The gift"Tegman, KOMO, "The gift"

3.3. John Sharify, Randy Carnell, Wayne John Sharify, Randy Carnell, Wayne White, KOMO, "Hidden letter"White, KOMO, "Hidden letter"

Feature news Feature news (Radio)(Radio)

1.1. Phyllis Fletcher, KUOW, Phyllis Fletcher, KUOW, "Pioneer in disabled workforce retires""Pioneer in disabled workforce retires"

2.2. Gary Davis, KPLU, Gary Davis, KPLU, "Older students on campus""Older students on campus"

3.3. Kristian Foden-Vencil, Oregon Public Kristian Foden-Vencil, Oregon Public Broadcasting, "Meals on wheels … for Broadcasting, "Meals on wheels … for Fido!"Fido!"

HM: April Baer, Oregon Public HM: April Baer, Oregon Public Broadcasting, "Music therapy"Broadcasting, "Music therapy"

Special report/enterprise Special report/enterprise onlineonline

(Original)(Original)1.1. Glenn Nelson, HoopGurlz.com, Glenn Nelson, HoopGurlz.com,

"Chief Sealth recruiting scandal""Chief Sealth recruiting scandal"

2.2. Tom Brown, The Seattle Times, "Where the Tom Brown, The Seattle Times, "Where the nukes are -- 20 miles from downtown"nukes are -- 20 miles from downtown"

3.3. Carlos Virgen, Josh Gesler, Walla Walla Union-Carlos Virgen, Josh Gesler, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, "Veterans Day interviews"Bulletin, "Veterans Day interviews"

HM: Sandy Frost, Newsvine.com, "Shriners HM: Sandy Frost, Newsvine.com, "Shriners investigation"investigation"

HM: Mike Kane, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Jonah's boat"HM: Mike Kane, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Jonah's boat"

HM: Herb Weisbaum, MSNBC.com, "What ever HM: Herb Weisbaum, MSNBC.com, "What ever happened to customer service"happened to customer service"

Special report/enterprise Special report/enterprise online online (Adapted)(Adapted)

1.1. Sandi Doughton, Craig Welch, Steve Sandi Doughton, Craig Welch, Steve Ringman, The Seattle Times, Ringman, The Seattle Times, "Global warming – Bering Sea …""Global warming – Bering Sea …"

2.2. TIE: Carol Smith, Dan DeLong, Regina TIE: Carol Smith, Dan DeLong, Regina Hackett, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "A Hackett, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "A life in the balance"; life in the balance"; Staff, The Seattle Times, "America's Staff, The Seattle Times, "America's immigration dilemma"immigration dilemma"Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Sound Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Sound of broken promises"of broken promises"

Government and political Government and political reporting reporting (magazines)(magazines)

1.1. Dean Paton, Washington CEO, Dean Paton, Washington CEO, "Hybrid Highways""Hybrid Highways"

2.2. Susan Nakagawa, Seattle magazine, Susan Nakagawa, Seattle magazine, "Who's Pulling the Strings""Who's Pulling the Strings"

3.3. Ross Anderson, Seattle Metropolitan, Ross Anderson, Seattle Metropolitan, "Why Do We Have a Problem with "Why Do We Have a Problem with Maria"Maria"

HM: J. Kingston Pierce, Washington Law HM: J. Kingston Pierce, Washington Law & Politics, "Laptop Warriors"& Politics, "Laptop Warriors"

Government/political Government/political reporting reporting (non-dailies)(non-dailies)

1.1. Roger Harnack, Gerald La Masurier, Roger Harnack, Gerald La Masurier, et al, The Puyallup Herald, et al, The Puyallup Herald, "Accessing Public Records""Accessing Public Records"

2.2. Ariel Hansen, Sequim Gazette, Ariel Hansen, Sequim Gazette, "Judged, Prosecuted and Defended by "Judged, Prosecuted and Defended by Their Peers"Their Peers"

3.3. Deirdre Gregg, Puget Sound Business Deirdre Gregg, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Diverted: Viaduct, I-405 Journal, "Diverted: Viaduct, I-405 Draw Attention from 520 Bridge"Draw Attention from 520 Bridge"

Government/political Government/political reporting reporting (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Randy Trick, Skagit Valley Herald, Randy Trick, Skagit Valley Herald, "The Guemes way""The Guemes way"

2.2. Kellyn Brown, Bozeman Daily Kellyn Brown, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, "MDT feels strain"Chronicle, "MDT feels strain"

3.3. Kathy Korengel, Walla Walla Union-Kathy Korengel, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, "Neighbors, city target land Bulletin, "Neighbors, city target land plan"plan"

HM: Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily HM: Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, "High-tech politics"Chronicle, "High-tech politics"

Government/political Government/political reportingreporting

(mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)1.1. James Sinks, Susan Goodwin, The James Sinks, Susan Goodwin, The

Bulletin, "Changing Oregon: Our Bulletin, "Changing Oregon: Our shifting political landscape"shifting political landscape"

2.2. Jeff Switzer, Lukas Velush, The Herald, Jeff Switzer, Lukas Velush, The Herald, "I-933""I-933"

3.3. Adam Wilson, The Olympian, Adam Wilson, The Olympian, "When lobbyists move in next door""When lobbyists move in next door"

HM: Don Hamilton, The Columbian, HM: Don Hamilton, The Columbian, "Running on empty""Running on empty"

Government/political Government/political reporting reporting (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Ruth Teichroeb, Kristen Millares Ruth Teichroeb, Kristen Millares Bolt, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "On Bolt, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "On the waterfront"the waterfront"

2.2. Michelle Roberts, The Oregonian, Michelle Roberts, The Oregonian, "Army tries to draft autistic""Army tries to draft autistic"

3.3. Randi Bjornstad, The Register-Randi Bjornstad, The Register-Guard, "Measure 37"Guard, "Measure 37"

HM: David Postman, Hal Bernton, The HM: David Postman, Hal Bernton, The Seattle Times, "The lobbyist"Seattle Times, "The lobbyist"

Watchdog reporting Watchdog reporting (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Eve Byron, Independent Record, Eve Byron, Independent Record, "Remedies for Rimini""Remedies for Rimini"

2.2. Rebecca Barrett, Corvallis Gazette-Rebecca Barrett, Corvallis Gazette-Times, "Burright under exam"Times, "Burright under exam"

3.3. Travis Hay, Daily Record, "Teacher's Travis Hay, Daily Record, "Teacher's relationship with former student …"relationship with former student …"

HM: Kira Millage, The Bellingham HM: Kira Millage, The Bellingham Herald, Herald, "Fire package""Fire package"

Watchdog reporting Watchdog reporting (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Mike Stark, Billings Gazette, Mike Stark, Billings Gazette, "Chemicals below the surface""Chemicals below the surface"

2.2. Stephanie Rice, The Columbian, Stephanie Rice, The Columbian, "Judging the judge""Judging the judge"

3.3. Josh Farley, Kitsap Sun, "Report Josh Farley, Kitsap Sun, "Report details fire marshal's incompetence"details fire marshal's incompetence"

HM: Diana Hefley, Scott North, The HM: Diana Hefley, Scott North, The Herald, "New law to fight meth …"Herald, "New law to fight meth …"

Watchdog reporting Watchdog reporting (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Staff, The Seattle Times, Staff, The Seattle Times, "Your courts, their secrets""Your courts, their secrets"

2.2. Lewis Kamb, Eric Nalder, Paul Lewis Kamb, Eric Nalder, Paul Shukovsky, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Shukovsky, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Conduct unbecoming""Conduct unbecoming"

3.3. Staff, The News Tribune, "Dumping Staff, The News Tribune, "Dumping ground"ground"

HM: Staff, The Oregonian, "Lobbyists HM: Staff, The Oregonian, "Lobbyists and legislators"and legislators"

Investigative reporting Investigative reporting (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, "Controversial spending …"Chronicle, "Controversial spending …"

2.2. Barbara LaBoe, The Daily News, Barbara LaBoe, The Daily News, "Limits of the law …""Limits of the law …"

3.3. Ted Sullivan, Bozeman Daily Ted Sullivan, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, "Meth's lingering menace"Chronicle, "Meth's lingering menace"

HM: Rod Boyce, Sam Bishop, Fairbanks HM: Rod Boyce, Sam Bishop, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Daily News-Miner, "Nonprofits' spending records sparse""Nonprofits' spending records sparse"

Investigative Investigative (mid-size dailies)(mid-size dailies)

1.1. John Trumbo, Tri-City Herald, John Trumbo, Tri-City Herald, "Dollars-for-deal""Dollars-for-deal"

2.2. Christian Hill, The Olympian, Christian Hill, The Olympian, "The old brewery""The old brewery"

3.3. Erik Robinson, The Columbian, Erik Robinson, The Columbian, "Private property, public betrayal""Private property, public betrayal"

Investigative reporting Investigative reporting (large dailies) (large dailies)

1.1. Michael J. Berens, Julia Sommerfeld, Michael J. Berens, Julia Sommerfeld, Carol Ostrom, The Seattle Times, "License Carol Ostrom, The Seattle Times, "License to harm"to harm"

2.2. Christine Willmsen, Michael Ko, The Christine Willmsen, Michael Ko, The Seattle Times, "Chief Sealth girls Seattle Times, "Chief Sealth girls basketball recruiting scandal"basketball recruiting scandal"

3.3. Bryan Denson, Jeff Kosseff, Les Zaitz, The Bryan Denson, Jeff Kosseff, Les Zaitz, The Oregonian, "Disabled charity fraud"Oregonian, "Disabled charity fraud"

HM: David Wickert, The News Tribune, HM: David Wickert, The News Tribune, "BCTI""BCTI"

Investigative Investigative (alternative weeklies) (alternative weeklies)

1.1. Paul Peters, Missoula Independent, Paul Peters, Missoula Independent, "A dangerous lie""A dangerous lie"

2.2. Alan Pittman, Eugene Weekly, Alan Pittman, Eugene Weekly, "Besmirched""Besmirched"

3.3. Chris Barker, The Source Weekly, Chris Barker, The Source Weekly, "Green alert""Green alert"

HM: Rick Anderson, Seattle Weekly, HM: Rick Anderson, Seattle Weekly, "Six-feet underhanded""Six-feet underhanded"

Investigative reporting Investigative reporting (Television)(Television)

1.1. Chris Ingalls, Kellie Cheadle, Eric Chris Ingalls, Kellie Cheadle, Eric Olson, KING, "Nursing home cons"Olson, KING, "Nursing home cons"

2.2. David Gale, Troy Colson, KTVB, David Gale, Troy Colson, KTVB, "Well water 1 & 2""Well water 1 & 2"

3.3. Susannah Frame, Kellie Cheadle, Susannah Frame, Kellie Cheadle, Eric Olson, KING, "Nothing to call Eric Olson, KING, "Nothing to call home"home"

HM: Staff, KOMO, "Trouble in toyland"HM: Staff, KOMO, "Trouble in toyland"

Investigative reportingInvestigative reporting (Radio)(Radio)

1.1. Rob Manning, Oregon Public Rob Manning, Oregon Public Broadcasting, "Measure 39"Broadcasting, "Measure 39"

2.2. Amy Radil, KUOW, "State welfare Amy Radil, KUOW, "State welfare sanctions"sanctions"

3.3. Austin Jenkins, Northwest News Austin Jenkins, Northwest News Network, "Forest service liability"Network, "Forest service liability"

Radio documentaryRadio documentary

1.1. Marcie Sillman, KUOW, "Home"Marcie Sillman, KUOW, "Home"

2.2. Marcie Sillman, KUOW, "The play's Marcie Sillman, KUOW, "The play's the thing"the thing"

3.3. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson, Elizabeth Wynne Johnson, Northwest News Network, "Greens Northwest News Network, "Greens for God"for God"

HM: HM: Samantha Wright, Boise State Samantha Wright, Boise State Radio, Radio, "A detective story""A detective story"

Nationally edited storyNationally edited story(Radio)(Radio)

1.1. Phyllis Fletcher, KUOW, Phyllis Fletcher, KUOW, "Sprockettes""Sprockettes"

2.2. Ed Schoenfeld, Coast Alaska Radio Ed Schoenfeld, Coast Alaska Radio News, "Photographer documents News, "Photographer documents Alaska's shrinking glaciers"Alaska's shrinking glaciers"

3.3. Cathy Duchamp, Northwest News Cathy Duchamp, Northwest News Network, "Sister story"Network, "Sister story"

HM: HM: Tom Banse, Northwest News Tom Banse, Northwest News Network, "Smart car test drive"Network, "Smart car test drive"

DocumentaryDocumentary (TV)(TV)

1.1. Jean Enersen, Joan Kinsey, Brenda Jean Enersen, Joan Kinsey, Brenda Miyake, KING, "Clearing the air: the Miyake, KING, "Clearing the air: the truth about lung cancer"truth about lung cancer"

2.2. Staff, KOMO, "The silent killer"Staff, KOMO, "The silent killer"

3.3. Jean Enersen, Joan Kinsey, Kim Jean Enersen, Joan Kinsey, Kim Griffis, KING, "Gifts of life"Griffis, KING, "Gifts of life"

HM.HM. Norm Ohashi, Kellie Cheadle, Norm Ohashi, Kellie Cheadle, Kevin Glantz, KING, "KING5 Kevin Glantz, KING, "KING5 Investigators Special"Investigators Special"

Crime and justice reporting Crime and justice reporting

(small dailies)(small dailies)1.1. Ted Sullivan, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Ted Sullivan, Bozeman Daily Chronicle,

"Deadly force""Deadly force"

2.2. Kaitlin Manry, The Daily World, Kaitlin Manry, The Daily World, "Doing life …""Doing life …"

3.3. Sharyn L. Decker, The Chronicle, Sharyn L. Decker, The Chronicle, "Metal thieves: Industrial crime on rise""Metal thieves: Industrial crime on rise"

HM: HM: Chelsea Duncan, The News-Review, Chelsea Duncan, The News-Review, "17 years later, man convicted of abuse""17 years later, man convicted of abuse"

Crime and justice Crime and justice (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Phil Davidson, Post Register, Phil Davidson, Post Register, "Mason, criminal lawyer""Mason, criminal lawyer"

2.2. Stephanie Rice, Erin Middlewood, The Stephanie Rice, Erin Middlewood, The Columbian, "Justice for the mentally Columbian, "Justice for the mentally ill"ill"

3.3. John Branton, The Columbian, John Branton, The Columbian, "Local cop will not face DUI charge …""Local cop will not face DUI charge …"

HM: HM: Keith Chu, The Bulletin, Keith Chu, The Bulletin, "Madras prison: Hopes, fears""Madras prison: Hopes, fears"

Crime and justice Crime and justice (large dailies) (large dailies)

1.1. Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian, Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian, "How teaming up took down a gang""How teaming up took down a gang"

2.2. Luciana Lopez, The Oregonian, Luciana Lopez, The Oregonian, "Loyalty, duty collide …""Loyalty, duty collide …"

3.3. Maureen O'Hagan, The Seattle Times, Maureen O'Hagan, The Seattle Times, "Nabbing the king of con""Nabbing the king of con"

HM: HM: Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times, Times, "One man task force …""One man task force …"

Education reportingEducation reporting (magazines)(magazines)

1.1. James Ross Gardner, Seattle James Ross Gardner, Seattle Metropolitan, "The Kids Might Be All Metropolitan, "The Kids Might Be All Right"Right"

2.2. Christine Twu, Colors NW, Christine Twu, Colors NW, "Educating Native Youth""Educating Native Youth"

3.3. Nick Gallo, Seattle University Nick Gallo, Seattle University Magazine, "Opening Doors"Magazine, "Opening Doors"

HM: HM: Eric McHenry, Columns Eric McHenry, Columns magazine, "Spreading the Word"magazine, "Spreading the Word"

Education Education (non-dailies)(non-dailies)

1.1. Sarah Koenig, Enterprise, "Time Sarah Koenig, Enterprise, "Time Crunch"Crunch"

2.2. Eric Engleman, Puget Sound Eric Engleman, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Raided"Business Journal, "Raided"

3.3. Margo Horner, Federal Way Margo Horner, Federal Way Mirror, Mirror, "Physical Education Fuels Success""Physical Education Fuels Success"

Education Education (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Amanda Haines, Grants Pass Daily Amanda Haines, Grants Pass Daily Courier, "Special challenges"Courier, "Special challenges"

2.2. Hope Anderson, The Daily News, Hope Anderson, The Daily News, "Losing sleep""Losing sleep"

3.3. Teresa Williams, The News-Review, Teresa Williams, The News-Review, "Not left behind""Not left behind"

HM: HM: Robinson Duffy, Fairbanks Daily Robinson Duffy, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "Retooling machine News-Miner, "Retooling machine cuisine"cuisine"

Education Education (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Staff, Billings Gazette, "Indian Staff, Billings Gazette, "Indian schools: Problems and progress"schools: Problems and progress"

2.2. Howard Buck, Margaret Ellis, The Howard Buck, Margaret Ellis, The Columbian, "Still relevant?"Columbian, "Still relevant?"

3.3. Keila Szpaller, Great Falls Tribune, Keila Szpaller, Great Falls Tribune, "Questions remain""Questions remain"

HM: HM: Heather Woodward, The Heather Woodward, The Olympian, "Autism"Olympian, "Autism"

Education Education (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Paige Parker, The Oregonian, "Does a Paige Parker, The Oregonian, "Does a killing in mom's past make her unfit killing in mom's past make her unfit …"…"

2.2. Cara Solomon, Emily Heffter, The Cara Solomon, Emily Heffter, The Seattle Times, "One school's legacy: Seattle Times, "One school's legacy: There's no learning"There's no learning"

3.3. Jessica Blanchard, Casey McNerthney, Jessica Blanchard, Casey McNerthney, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Seattle Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Seattle students getting junk food fixes …"students getting junk food fixes …"

Education Education (alternative weeklies)(alternative weeklies)

1.1. Suzi Steffen, Eugene Weekly, Suzi Steffen, Eugene Weekly, "School de verano""School de verano"

2.2. Nina Shapiro, Seattle Weekly, Nina Shapiro, Seattle Weekly, "Schooling the district""Schooling the district"

3.3. Alan Pittman, Eugene Weekly, Alan Pittman, Eugene Weekly, "Deadbeat legislature""Deadbeat legislature"

Minority reporting Minority reporting (magazines)(magazines)

1.1. Christina Twu, Colors NW Magazine, Christina Twu, Colors NW Magazine, "Mixed Blessings""Mixed Blessings"

2.2. Lisa Wogan, Seattle Magazine, Lisa Wogan, Seattle Magazine, "Fight for Rights""Fight for Rights"

3.3. Tom Griffin, Columns Magazine, Tom Griffin, Columns Magazine, "The Stolen Years""The Stolen Years"

HM: HM: Steve Wiecking, Seattle Steve Wiecking, Seattle Metropolitan, Metropolitan, "A Strange and Bitter Crop""A Strange and Bitter Crop"

Minority reporting Minority reporting (non-dailies)(non-dailies)

1.1. Heidi Dietrich, Heidi Dietrich, Puget Sound Business Puget Sound Business Journal, Journal, "No Boom: Black Builders Bypassed""No Boom: Black Builders Bypassed"

2.2. Sarah Kahne, Business Examiner, Sarah Kahne, Business Examiner, "Stepping Out""Stepping Out"

3.3. Deirdre Gregg, Puget Sound Business Deirdre Gregg, Puget Sound Business Journal, "A Growing Presence: Native Journal, "A Growing Presence: Native Americans in Legislature"Americans in Legislature"

Minority reporting Minority reporting (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Manuel Valdes, Skagit Valley Herald, Manuel Valdes, Skagit Valley Herald, "A journey of survival: The Oaxaca "A journey of survival: The Oaxaca connection"connection"

2.2. Theresa Hogue, Corvallis Gazette-Theresa Hogue, Corvallis Gazette-Times, Times, "A history rediscovered""A history rediscovered"

3.3. Evan Caldwell, The Daily News, Evan Caldwell, The Daily News, "The backbone of Pacific County""The backbone of Pacific County"

Minority reporting Minority reporting (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Jodi Rave, Missoulian, Jodi Rave, Missoulian, "Violence against Native women""Violence against Native women"

2.2. Anna King, Melissa Hoyos, Tri-City Anna King, Melissa Hoyos, Tri-City Herald, "Home on the road"Herald, "Home on the road"

3.3. Krista Kapralos, Eric Stevick, The Krista Kapralos, Eric Stevick, The Herald, "Tribes push treaty rights"Herald, "Tribes push treaty rights"

HM: HM: Elena Olmstead, Sara Schilling, Elena Olmstead, Sara Schilling, Tri-City Herald, "Owning the dream"Tri-City Herald, "Owning the dream"

Minority reporting Minority reporting (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Esmeralda Bermudez, The Oregonian, Esmeralda Bermudez, The Oregonian, "Deported to Guatemala""Deported to Guatemala"

2.2. Virginia de Leon, The Spokesman-Review, Virginia de Leon, The Spokesman-Review, "For four Cuban sisters …""For four Cuban sisters …"

3.3. D. Parvaz, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, D. Parvaz, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Iran: A rediscovery""Iran: A rediscovery"

HM: Jim Brunner, The Seattle Times, "Stores consider HM: Jim Brunner, The Seattle Times, "Stores consider cheap-beer ban costly"cheap-beer ban costly"

HM: Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times, "Michael as HM: Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times, "Michael as a monk"a monk"

HM: Benjamin Shors, The Spokesman-Review, HM: Benjamin Shors, The Spokesman-Review, "A family finally made whole …""A family finally made whole …"

Minority reporting Minority reporting (alternative newsweeklies)(alternative newsweeklies)

1.1. Beth Slovic, Willamette Week, Beth Slovic, Willamette Week, "Illegal scholar""Illegal scholar"

2.2. Mike Seely, Seattle Weekly, Mike Seely, Seattle Weekly, "Bright man's burden""Bright man's burden"

3.3. Mick Lloyd-Owen, The Pacific Mick Lloyd-Owen, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, "Burying the Northwest Inlander, "Burying the hatchet"hatchet"

Social issues reporting Social issues reporting (magazines)(magazines)

1.1. TIE: Michael Hood, Seattle Magazine, TIE: Michael Hood, Seattle Magazine, "A Long Way from Home""A Long Way from Home"Carol Tice, Seattle Magazine, Carol Tice, Seattle Magazine, "No Place Like Home""No Place Like Home"

2.2. Lisa Wogan, Seattle Magazine, Lisa Wogan, Seattle Magazine, "The Death Debate""The Death Debate"

3.3. Joe Follansbee, Seattle Magazine, Joe Follansbee, Seattle Magazine, "The Disappearing Middle Class""The Disappearing Middle Class"

HM: HM: Emma Grunberg, Seattle Metropolitan, Emma Grunberg, Seattle Metropolitan, "Payday Saviors or Debt Enslavers""Payday Saviors or Debt Enslavers"

Social issues Social issues (non-dailies)(non-dailies)

1.1. Heidi Dietrich, Puget Sound Business Heidi Dietrich, Puget Sound Business Journal, "The Immigrant Economy"Journal, "The Immigrant Economy"

2.2. Christine DuBois, Catholic Northwest Christine DuBois, Catholic Northwest Progress, "This Christmas Dream: Progress, "This Christmas Dream: Regular Job, Place of My Own"Regular Job, Place of My Own"

3.3. Heather Meier, The Puyallup Herald, Heather Meier, The Puyallup Herald, "The Way We Worship""The Way We Worship"

Social issues Social issues (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Josh Farley, Kitsap Sun, Josh Farley, Kitsap Sun, "Crosses at the crossroads""Crosses at the crossroads"

2.2. Jeffrey Mize, The Columbian, Jeffrey Mize, The Columbian, "Your money and your life""Your money and your life"

3.3. Ed Kemmick, Diane Cochran, Billings Ed Kemmick, Diane Cochran, Billings Gazette, "Facing homelessness"Gazette, "Facing homelessness"

HM: HM: Bill Kettler, Mail Tribune, "Gain and Bill Kettler, Mail Tribune, "Gain and loss"loss"

HM.HM. Sarah Lemon, Mail Tribune, Sarah Lemon, Mail Tribune, "A silent population""A silent population"

Social issues Social issues (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Michelle Cole, The Oregonian, Michelle Cole, The Oregonian, "Tenacious grandma beats DHS""Tenacious grandma beats DHS"

2.2. Maureen O'Hagan, The Seattle Times, Maureen O'Hagan, The Seattle Times, "One family's struggle with mental "One family's struggle with mental illness"illness"

3.3. Marsha King, The Seattle Times, "Care Marsha King, The Seattle Times, "Care of aging Americans often in immigrants' of aging Americans often in immigrants' hands"hands"

HM: Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, HM: Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, "Hmong & Mormon""Hmong & Mormon"

Consumer and environmental Consumer and environmental affairs reporting affairs reporting (magazines)(magazines)

1.1. Eric Scigilano, Brad Warren, et al, Eric Scigilano, Brad Warren, et al, Seattle Metropolitan, "The Greening Seattle Metropolitan, "The Greening of Seattle"of Seattle"

2.2. Brad Warren, Seattle Metropolitan, Brad Warren, Seattle Metropolitan, "Reservoir Dog""Reservoir Dog"

3.3. Eric Lucas, Horizon Air Magazine, Eric Lucas, Horizon Air Magazine, "Fascinating Fishers""Fascinating Fishers"

HM: Paul Clarke, Alaska Airlines HM: Paul Clarke, Alaska Airlines Magazine, "Growing Success"Magazine, "Growing Success"

Consumer and environmental Consumer and environmental affairs reporting affairs reporting (non-dailies)(non-dailies)

1.1. John Santana, Mill Creek John Santana, Mill Creek Enterprise, Enterprise, "Beaver's Return Causing "Beaver's Return Causing Problems"Problems"

2.2. Chris Fitzgerald, Key Peninsula Chris Fitzgerald, Key Peninsula News, News, "The Geoduck Dilemma""The Geoduck Dilemma"

3.3. John Santa, Mill Creek Enterprise, John Santa, Mill Creek Enterprise, "Noise Annoys""Noise Annoys"

Consumer reporting Consumer reporting (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Staff, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Staff, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, "Through the roof""Through the roof"

2.2. Beth Slovic, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Beth Slovic, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, "Insurance woes""Insurance woes"

3.3. Sheila Hagar, Walla Walla Union-Sheila Hagar, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Bulletin, "A very close call""A very close call"

HM: HM: Josh Lintereur, Skagit Valley Josh Lintereur, Skagit Valley Herald, Herald, "Good eats, slowly eaten""Good eats, slowly eaten"

Consumer reporting Consumer reporting (mid-size dailies)(mid-size dailies)

1.1. Josh Farley, Kitsap Sun, "Threats Josh Farley, Kitsap Sun, "Threats abound"abound"

2.2. Courtney Sherwood, The Columbian, Courtney Sherwood, The Columbian,

"Pet insurance has legs""Pet insurance has legs"

3.3. Cami Joner, The Columbian, Cami Joner, The Columbian, "Woodland and Wal-Mart""Woodland and Wal-Mart"

HM: HM: Melissa Santos, The Herald, Melissa Santos, The Herald, "Who's saving on gas?""Who's saving on gas?"

Consumer reporting Consumer reporting (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Jolayne Houtz, The Seattle Times, Jolayne Houtz, The Seattle Times, "ID theft: 'You have to keep proving…'""ID theft: 'You have to keep proving…'"

2.2. Phoung Cat Le, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Phoung Cat Le, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "The foreclosure rescue trap""The foreclosure rescue trap"

3.3. Staff, The Seattle Times, "Your money: Staff, The Seattle Times, "Your money: Smart planning for uncertain times"Smart planning for uncertain times"

HM: HM: D. Parvaz, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, D. Parvaz, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Buyer beware, spotting a knockoff""Buyer beware, spotting a knockoff"

Consumer and environmental Consumer and environmental affairs reporting affairs reporting (alternative (alternative

weeklies)weeklies)1.1. Alan Pittman, Eugene Weekly, Alan Pittman, Eugene Weekly,

"Boom! Who are the real "Boom! Who are the real terrorists?"terrorists?"

2.2. Tony Hopfinger, Seattle Weekly, Tony Hopfinger, Seattle Weekly, "One crude dude""One crude dude"

3.3. TIE: Monica Bradbury, Anchorage TIE: Monica Bradbury, Anchorage Press, "Meet Geroge Jetson …"; Press, "Meet Geroge Jetson …"; Ian Demsky, Willamette Week, Ian Demsky, Willamette Week, "Hydro hogs""Hydro hogs"

Environmental and energy Environmental and energy reporting reporting (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Mike Stark, Billings Gazette, "Battling Mike Stark, Billings Gazette, "Battling beetles"beetles"

2.2. TIE: John Dodge, Chester Allen, The TIE: John Dodge, Chester Allen, The Olympian, "The health of Puget Sound";Olympian, "The health of Puget Sound";Erik Robinson, The Columbian, Erik Robinson, The Columbian, "Old adversaries try to save …""Old adversaries try to save …"

3.3. Mike Stark, Billings Gazette, Mike Stark, Billings Gazette, "Unnatural selection""Unnatural selection"

HM: Anna King, Tri-City Herald, HM: Anna King, Tri-City Herald, "Lessons from the slide""Lessons from the slide"

Environmental and energy Environmental and energy reporting reporting (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Paula Bock, The Seattle Times, Paula Bock, The Seattle Times, "Oceans of waste: The problem with "Oceans of waste: The problem with plastics"plastics"

2.2. Staff, The Oregonian, "Our warmer Staff, The Oregonian, "Our warmer world"world"

3.3. Christine Frey, Seattle Post-Christine Frey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "College campuses are Intelligencer, "College campuses are going green"going green"

HM: HM: Diane Dietz, The Register-Guard, Diane Dietz, The Register-Guard, "Mining's toxic legacy""Mining's toxic legacy"

Photography, spot news Photography, spot news (non-dailies)(non-dailies)

1.1. Lee Giles III, The Lee Giles III, The Peninsula Gateway, Peninsula Gateway, "WSP Raid""WSP Raid"

2.2. Jesse Beals, Central Jesse Beals, Central Kitsap Reporter, Kitsap Reporter, "Kitsap County Fiery "Kitsap County Fiery Crash"Crash"

3.3. Sarah Haas, Sarah Haas, Snoqualmie Valley Snoqualmie Valley Record, Record, "Body Found at Falls""Body Found at Falls"

Photography, spot news Photography, spot news (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Michael Penn, Juneau Empire, "Fire Michael Penn, Juneau Empire, "Fire 1"1"

2.2. Deirdre Eitel, Bozeman Daily Deirdre Eitel, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Chronicle, "City bear""City bear"

3.3. Scott Terrell, Skagit Valley Herald, Scott Terrell, Skagit Valley Herald, "Car vs. restaurant""Car vs. restaurant"

HM: HM: Nick George, The Chronicle, Nick George, The Chronicle, "Suspect arrest""Suspect arrest"

Photography, spot news Photography, spot news (mid-size dailies)(mid-size dailies)

1.1. Steven Herppich, Steven Herppich, The Olympian, The Olympian, "Standoff""Standoff"

2.2. Tony Overman, Tony Overman, The Olympian, The Olympian, "Crowd control""Crowd control"

3.3. Roy Musitelli, Mail Tribune, Roy Musitelli, Mail Tribune, "Callahan's landmark destroyed""Callahan's landmark destroyed"

HM: Steve Bloom, The Olympian, "Tree HM: Steve Bloom, The Olympian, "Tree rescue"rescue"

Photography, spot news Photography, spot news (large dailies) (large dailies)

1.1. Meryl Schenker, Meryl Schenker, Seattle PI, Seattle PI, "Chicken crossing""Chicken crossing"

2.2. Bruce Ely, Bruce Ely, The Oregonian, The Oregonian, "Tragedy at sea""Tragedy at sea"

3.3. Thomas James Hurst, The Seattle Thomas James Hurst, The Seattle Times, Times, "Without a paddle""Without a paddle"

HM: Thomas Boyd, The Register-Guard, HM: Thomas Boyd, The Register-Guard, "Black Crater fire""Black Crater fire"

Photography, general news Photography, general news

(non-dailies)(non-dailies)1.1. Carol Vu, Carol Vu,

Northwest Asian Weekly,Northwest Asian Weekly,"Tibetan Protesters""Tibetan Protesters"

2.2. Ann-Marie Stillion, Ann-Marie Stillion, Northwest Asian Weekly,Northwest Asian Weekly,"Immigration Rally""Immigration Rally"

3.3. Jesse Beals, Central Kitsap Jesse Beals, Central Kitsap Reporter,Reporter,"Miss Washington""Miss Washington"

Photography, general news Photography, general news

(magazines)(magazines)1.1. Kari Costanza, World Vision, Kari Costanza, World Vision,

"Cutting Hunger in Half""Cutting Hunger in Half"

Photography, general news Photography, general news

(small dailies)(small dailies)1.1. Jeff Horner, Walla Walla Union-Jeff Horner, Walla Walla Union-

Bulletin, "Dirt, drugs and doing time"Bulletin, "Dirt, drugs and doing time"

2.2. Andy Bronson, The News-Review, Andy Bronson, The News-Review, "Recall rejected""Recall rejected"

3.3. Roger Werth, The Daily News, Roger Werth, The Daily News, "Trojan implosion""Trojan implosion"

HM: Bill Wagner, The Daily News, HM: Bill Wagner, The Daily News, "Leaping clear""Leaping clear"

Photography, general news Photography, general news

(mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)1.1. Steven Herppich, Steven Herppich,

The Olympian, "RIP"The Olympian, "RIP"

2.2. Mellissa Jansson, Mellissa Jansson, The Bulletin, The Bulletin, "Tucker parents "Tucker parents at funeral"at funeral"

3.3. Tony Overman, The Olympian, "Soldier's Tony Overman, The Olympian, "Soldier's funeral"funeral"

HM: James Woodcock, Billings Gazette, HM: James Woodcock, Billings Gazette, "Fellow sailor pays respects""Fellow sailor pays respects"

Photography, general news Photography, general news

(large dailies)(large dailies)1.1. Jim Bates, Jim Bates,

The Seattle Times, The Seattle Times, "Gathered in grief""Gathered in grief"

2.2. Erika Schulz, Erika Schulz, The Seattle Times, The Seattle Times, "Snow storm""Snow storm"

3.3. Michael Lloyd, The Oregonian, Michael Lloyd, The Oregonian, "College tab rising""College tab rising"

Special presentationSpecial presentation

1.1. Board President Kirsten KendrickBoard President Kirsten Kendrick

June Anderson Almquist June Anderson Almquist Award for Distinguished Award for Distinguished

Service Service to Journalismto Journalism

Alan BoyleAlan BoyleJune Anderson Almquist

Susan Hutchison Susan Hutchison Bosch AwardBosch Award

Bill WippelBill Wippel As news director at KIRO radio in Seattle in the late 1970s, Wippel hired both talk show host Dave Ross and reporter Tim Haeck.

Wippel has been active in radio journalism since 1950. He has worked at stations in Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Pullman, Yakima, Ellensburg, Lewiston, Idaho, Minneapolis, Minn., and Green Bay, Wisc.

He remains active in the non-profit world, currently serving as executive director for Tape Ministries NW, a lending library for the blind and disabled in 48 states and Canada.

Wippel also broadcasts for the blind on Evergreen Radio Reading Service, a part of the Washington Talking Books and Braille Library.

Susan Hutchison Bosch

2007 SPJ Scholarship 2007 SPJ Scholarship WinnersWinners

Asli OmurAsli Omur, a junior , a junior at the University of Washingtonat the University of Washington

Winner of the June Anderson Winner of the June Anderson Almquist Memorial scholarship. She Almquist Memorial scholarship. She plans to graduate in June 2008. Her plans to graduate in June 2008. Her goal is to work with a media goal is to work with a media organization that specializes in organization that specializes in international communications.international communications.

2007 SPJ Scholarship 2007 SPJ Scholarship WinnersWinners

Breanne CoatsBreanne Coats, a junior , a junior at Pacific Lutheran Universityat Pacific Lutheran University

Editor in chief of PLU's student Editor in chief of PLU's student newspaper, The Mast. She has newspaper, The Mast. She has been the president of the been the president of the university's SPJ student chapter university's SPJ student chapter since February 2006. since February 2006.

2007 SPJ Scholarship 2007 SPJ Scholarship WinnersWinners

Ciara Kathleen O'RourkeCiara Kathleen O'Rourke, a junior , a junior at Western Washington Universityat Western Washington University

Her experience includes work as the Her experience includes work as the managing and copy editor for the managing and copy editor for the Klipsun Magazine, a student Klipsun Magazine, a student magazine, and managing editor for magazine, and managing editor for the student newspaper, The Western the student newspaper, The Western Front. Front.

2007 SPJ Scholarship 2007 SPJ Scholarship WinnersWinners

Jessica LuppinoJessica Luppino, a junior , a junior at Pacific Lutheran University at Pacific Lutheran University

She has worked as a staff She has worked as a staff photographer for The Mast, PLU's photographer for The Mast, PLU's student newspaper, and as an student newspaper, and as an assistant general manager for assistant general manager for KCNS, the student-operated KCNS, the student-operated television station. television station.

Back to the awards…Back to the awards…

1.1. Let's give Kirsten and Ross a warm Let's give Kirsten and Ross a warm round round of applause!of applause!

Category A Category A (more than 1,000 students)(more than 1,000 students)

1.1. The Roosevelt News The Roosevelt News – – Roosevelt Roosevelt High School, Seattle High School, Seattle

2.2. The Apple Leaf – Wenatchee High The Apple Leaf – Wenatchee High School School

3.3. The Peninsula Outlook – Peninsula The Peninsula Outlook – Peninsula High School High School

Honorable Mention:Honorable Mention: The Hawkeye – The Hawkeye – Mountlake Terrace High School. Mountlake Terrace High School.

Category CCategory C

(Fewer than 500 students)(Fewer than 500 students)

1.1. Eye of the Tiger – Ephrata High Eye of the Tiger – Ephrata High SchoolSchool

2.2. The Riptide – Vashon Island HighThe Riptide – Vashon Island High

SchoolSchool

Creative use of the medium Creative use of the medium

(original)(original)1.1. Staff, KING, "Election night web cast and Staff, KING, "Election night web cast and

results"results"

2.2. Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Virtual editorial board""Virtual editorial board"

3.3. Staff, Anchorage Daily News, Staff, Anchorage Daily News, "New faces, new city …""New faces, new city …"

HM: Isamu Jordan, Ryan Pitts, Spokesmanreview.com, HM: Isamu Jordan, Ryan Pitts, Spokesmanreview.com, "The P.A. system""The P.A. system"

HM: Ken Paulman, Ryan Pitts, Spokesmanreview.com, HM: Ken Paulman, Ryan Pitts, Spokesmanreview.com, "Spokesmanreview.com holiday lights tour""Spokesmanreview.com holiday lights tour"

Best blog Best blog (general news and commentary)(general news and commentary)

1.1. D.F. Oliveria, Spokesmanreview.com, D.F. Oliveria, Spokesmanreview.com, "Huckleberries online""Huckleberries online"

2.2. Angelo Bruscas, Seattle Post-Angelo Bruscas, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Seattle@Nite"Intelligencer, "Seattle@Nite"

3.3. Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News, Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News, "The Trail""The Trail"

HM: Steven Gardner, KitsapSun.com, HM: Steven Gardner, KitsapSun.com, "The Bremerton beat""The Bremerton beat"

HM: Stacey Mulick, Adam Lynn, HM: Stacey Mulick, Adam Lynn, thenewstribune.com, "Lights and sirens"thenewstribune.com, "Lights and sirens"

Best blogBest blog(specialized)(specialized)

1.1. David Postman, The Seattle Times, David Postman, The Seattle Times, "Postman on politics""Postman on politics"

2.2. John Cook, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, John Cook, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "John Cook's venture blog""John Cook's venture blog"

3.3. Eric Fetters, The Herald, "Biotech Eric Fetters, The Herald, "Biotech blog"blog"

HM: Ed Murrieta, thenewstribune.com, HM: Ed Murrieta, thenewstribune.com, "Ed's Diner""Ed's Diner"

Best overall Web site Best overall Web site (affiliated)(affiliated)

1.1. Staff, KING, www.king5.comStaff, KING, www.king5.com

2.2. Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Staff, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "seattlepi.com""seattlepi.com"

3.3. Staff, Anchorage Daily News, Staff, Anchorage Daily News, "Election 2006""Election 2006"

HM: Staff, Spokesmanreview.com, HM: Staff, Spokesmanreview.com, "Spokane7.com""Spokane7.com"

Best Web design Best Web design (affiliated)(affiliated)

1.1. Staff, KING, www.king5.comStaff, KING, www.king5.com

2.2. Ryan Pitts, Spokesmanreview.com, Ryan Pitts, Spokesmanreview.com, "Spokane7.com""Spokane7.com"

3.3. Staff, The Seattle Times, Staff, The Seattle Times, www.seattletimes.comwww.seattletimes.com

HM: Staff, thenewstribune.com, HM: Staff, thenewstribune.com, "TheNewsTribune.com""TheNewsTribune.com"

Public Service on the WebPublic Service on the Web

1.1. Staff, The Seattle Times, Staff, The Seattle Times, "Your courts, their secrets""Your courts, their secrets"

2.2. TIE: Eric Nalder, Lewis Kamb, Seattle Post-TIE: Eric Nalder, Lewis Kamb, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Conduct unbecoming"; Intelligencer, "Conduct unbecoming"; Staff, The Seattle Times, "License to harm"Staff, The Seattle Times, "License to harm"

3.3. Staff, Spokesmanreview.com, Staff, Spokesmanreview.com, "The transparent newsroom""The transparent newsroom"

HM: Dean Miller, Aaron Avery, Post Register, HM: Dean Miller, Aaron Avery, Post Register, "Post Register ethics site""Post Register ethics site"

Business Reporting Business Reporting (magazines)(magazines)

1.1. Niki Stojnic, Seattle Business Monthly, Niki Stojnic, Seattle Business Monthly, "Frisky Business""Frisky Business"

2.2. Chris Winters, Washington CEO, Chris Winters, Washington CEO, "The Venture Capital""The Venture Capital"

3.3. Christina Twu, ColorsNW Magazine, Christina Twu, ColorsNW Magazine, "Second Generation Brings New Style "Second Generation Brings New Style to Family Shop"to Family Shop"

HM: Dori Jones Yang, Washington CEO HM: Dori Jones Yang, Washington CEO Magazine, "The Good Fight"Magazine, "The Good Fight"

Business reporting Business reporting (non–dailies)(non–dailies)

1.1. Steve Wilhelm, Puget Sound Business Steve Wilhelm, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Bold Flight: Creating the Boeing Journal, "Bold Flight: Creating the Boeing 787"787"

2.2. Heidi Schiller, Bellingham Business Journal, Heidi Schiller, Bellingham Business Journal, "In Search of the Perfect Burger""In Search of the Perfect Burger"

3.3. Jeanne Lang Jones, Puget Sound Business Jeanne Lang Jones, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Heritage: Laird Norton clan Journal, "Heritage: Laird Norton clan employs special traditions"employs special traditions"

HM: HM: Heidi Dietrich, Puget Sound Business Heidi Dietrich, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Northward: Mexicans Join Tech Journal, "Northward: Mexicans Join Tech Force"Force"

Business reporting Business reporting (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Josh Lintereur, Skagit Valley Herald, Josh Lintereur, Skagit Valley Herald, "Farming: The next generation""Farming: The next generation"

2.2. Amy M.E. Fischer, The Daily News, Amy M.E. Fischer, The Daily News, "Cold catch""Cold catch"

3.3. Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily Gail Schontzler, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, "Battling time …"Chronicle, "Battling time …"

HM: Vicki Hillhouse, Walla Walla Union-HM: Vicki Hillhouse, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, "Questions raised over firm's Bulletin, "Questions raised over firm's leader"leader"

Business reporting Business reporting (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Michelle Dunlop, The Herald, Michelle Dunlop, The Herald, "Boeing's 40 years in Everett""Boeing's 40 years in Everett"

2.2. Jan Falstad, Billings Gazette, Jan Falstad, Billings Gazette, "Powering up down under""Powering up down under"

3.3. Courtney Sherwood, The Columbian, Courtney Sherwood, The Columbian,

"Chip firms in charge""Chip firms in charge"

HM: HM: Tyler Christensen, Missoulian, Tyler Christensen, Missoulian, "$6 an hour …""$6 an hour …"

Business reporting Business reporting (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Laura Gunderson, The Oregonian, Laura Gunderson, The Oregonian, "A story of desire""A story of desire"

2.2. Marc Ramirez, The Seattle Times, Marc Ramirez, The Seattle Times, "From farmhand to farm owner""From farmhand to farm owner"

3.3. Craig Harris, Christine Frey, Seattle Craig Harris, Christine Frey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Where a rise to Post-Intelligencer, "Where a rise to the top stops"the top stops"

HM: Mike Rogoway, The Oregonian, HM: Mike Rogoway, The Oregonian, "Options backdating""Options backdating"

Business reporting, online Business reporting, online (original)(original)

1.1. Debora Vrana, MSN Real Estate, "The Debora Vrana, MSN Real Estate, "The runaway power of homeowners runaway power of homeowners associations"associations"

2.2. Melinda Fulmer, MSN Real Estate, Melinda Fulmer, MSN Real Estate, "When your landlord sells you out""When your landlord sells you out"

3.3. Angela Galloway, Karen Ducey, Seattle Angela Galloway, Karen Ducey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Voices of White Post-Intelligencer, "Voices of White Center"Center"

HM: Melinda Fulmer, MSN Real Estate, HM: Melinda Fulmer, MSN Real Estate, "Desperate renters go to extremes""Desperate renters go to extremes"

Business reporting, onlineBusiness reporting, online(adaptation)(adaptation)

1.1. Kristen Millares Bolt, Ruth Teichroeb, Kristen Millares Bolt, Ruth Teichroeb, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "On the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "On the waterfront"waterfront"

2.2. Dominic Gates, Kristi Heim, Melissa Dominic Gates, Kristi Heim, Melissa Allison, The Seattle Times, "Mulally Allison, The Seattle Times, "Mulally jumps to Ford"jumps to Ford"

3.3. Craig Harris, Mike Thompson, Seattle Craig Harris, Mike Thompson, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Glass ceiling"Post-Intelligencer, "Glass ceiling"

HM: Alwyn Scott, The Seattle Times, HM: Alwyn Scott, The Seattle Times, "Piercing port security""Piercing port security"

Business columns Business columns (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Bryan Corliss, The HeraldBryan Corliss, The Herald

2.2. Julia Anderson, The ColumbianJulia Anderson, The Columbian

3.3. Steve Tytler, The HeraldSteve Tytler, The Herald

HM: Mike Benbow, The HeraldHM: Mike Benbow, The Herald

Business columns Business columns (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Julie Tripp, The OregonianJulie Tripp, The Oregonian

2.2. Todd Bishop, Seattle Post-Todd Bishop, Seattle Post-IntelligencerIntelligencer

3.3. Dan Voelpel, The News TribuneDan Voelpel, The News Tribune

Science and Health Science and Health reportingreporting(magazines)(magazines)

1.1. Eric Lucas, Alaska Airlines Magazine, Eric Lucas, Alaska Airlines Magazine, "Power Up""Power Up"

2.2. Eric Scigliano, Seattle Metropolitan, Eric Scigliano, Seattle Metropolitan, "Doctor of Doo""Doctor of Doo"

3.3. Andrew Engleson, Horizon Air Andrew Engleson, Horizon Air Magazine, "Practicing Medicine"Magazine, "Practicing Medicine"

HM: Cynthia Scanlon, Washington CEO HM: Cynthia Scanlon, Washington CEO magazine, "Stepping Wellness"magazine, "Stepping Wellness"

Science and Health Science and Health reporting reporting (non-dailies)(non-dailies)

1.1. Ariel Hansen, Sequim Gazette, Ariel Hansen, Sequim Gazette, "Driving the Green""Driving the Green"

2.2. Tyler Roush, Sammamish Review, Tyler Roush, Sammamish Review, "Super Marin""Super Marin"

3.3. Cathy Herholdt, Journal Cathy Herholdt, Journal Newspapers, Newspapers, "One Step at a Time""One Step at a Time"

Science and technology Science and technology reportingreporting

(small dailies)(small dailies)1.1. Martin Kidston, Independent Record, Martin Kidston, Independent Record,

"Breaking the ice""Breaking the ice"

2.2. Erik Olson, The Chronicle, Erik Olson, The Chronicle, "Magma monitored at Mount St. "Magma monitored at Mount St. Helens"Helens"

3.3. Marta Murvosh, Skagit Valley Herald, Marta Murvosh, Skagit Valley Herald, "Breaching mystery""Breaching mystery"

HM: Beverly Crichfield, Skagit Valley HM: Beverly Crichfield, Skagit Valley Herald, Herald, "Rx beasts""Rx beasts"

Science and Technology Science and Technology reportingreporting

(mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)1.1. Anna King, Chris Mulick, Tri-City Anna King, Chris Mulick, Tri-City

Herald, "Decade of discovery"Herald, "Decade of discovery"

2.2. Tricia Jones, The Columbian, Tricia Jones, The Columbian, "Dance, dance evolution""Dance, dance evolution"

3.3. Melissa Slager, The Herald, Melissa Slager, The Herald, "Starlight? Too bright""Starlight? Too bright"

HM: Christopher Dunagan, Kitsap Sun, HM: Christopher Dunagan, Kitsap Sun, "Tracking steelhead""Tracking steelhead"

Science and technology Science and technology (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Rob Carson, The News Tribune, Rob Carson, The News Tribune, "Bridge""Bridge"

2.2. Sandi Doughton, The Seattle Times, Sandi Doughton, The Seattle Times, "Ice worms""Ice worms"

3.3. Sandi Doughton, The Seattle Times, Sandi Doughton, The Seattle Times, "Comet dust""Comet dust"

HM: Nick Perry, The Seattle Times, HM: Nick Perry, The Seattle Times, "Where'd the whiz kids go?""Where'd the whiz kids go?"

Science and health Science and health (alternative weeklies)(alternative weeklies)

1.1. Philip Dawdy, Seattle Weekly, Philip Dawdy, Seattle Weekly, "Club pot med""Club pot med"

2.2. Roger Downey, Seattle Weekly, Roger Downey, Seattle Weekly, "Discovery's creation""Discovery's creation"

3.3. Angela Valdez, Willamette Week, Angela Valdez, Willamette Week, "A taste for his own medicine""A taste for his own medicine"

HM: Casey Grove, Anchorage Press, HM: Casey Grove, Anchorage Press, "Nanookie! …""Nanookie! …"

Health reporting Health reporting (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Stephanie Mathieu, The Daily News, Stephanie Mathieu, The Daily News, "Cancer vaccine is here""Cancer vaccine is here"

2.2. TIE: Edith Decker, Grants Pass Daily Courier, TIE: Edith Decker, Grants Pass Daily Courier, "Not every drug that kills is illegal";"Not every drug that kills is illegal";Carrina Stanton, The Chronicle, Carrina Stanton, The Chronicle, "Adna teen loses long battle with cancer""Adna teen loses long battle with cancer"

3.3. Fiona Cohen, The Bellingham Herald, Fiona Cohen, The Bellingham Herald, "Wendy's best chance""Wendy's best chance"

HM: Kathy Boyd, Skagit Valley Herald, HM: Kathy Boyd, Skagit Valley Herald, "Capable canines""Capable canines"

Health reporting Health reporting (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Debra Smith, The Herald, "Always on Debra Smith, The Herald, "Always on alert"alert"

2.2. Ingrid Stegemoeller, The Olympian, Ingrid Stegemoeller, The Olympian, "AIDS: 25-year fight""AIDS: 25-year fight"

3.3. John Branton, The Columbian, John Branton, The Columbian, "Medical privacy laws""Medical privacy laws"

HM: Erin Middlewood, The Columbian, HM: Erin Middlewood, The Columbian, "A brief and troubled life""A brief and troubled life"

Health reporting Health reporting (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Carol Smith, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Carol Smith, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "A life in the balance""A life in the balance"

2.2. Gabrielle Glaser, The Oregonian, Gabrielle Glaser, The Oregonian, "Waiting for a chance to live""Waiting for a chance to live"

3.3. Joe Rojas-Burke, The Oregonian, Joe Rojas-Burke, The Oregonian, "Millions for rural health miss mark""Millions for rural health miss mark"

HM: JoNel Aleccia, The Spokesman-Review, HM: JoNel Aleccia, The Spokesman-Review,

"A big boy …""A big boy …"

Personalities Personalities (magazines)(magazines)

1.1. Kathryn Robinson, Seattle Kathryn Robinson, Seattle Metropolitan, Metropolitan, "The War of Lt. Watada""The War of Lt. Watada"

2.2. Lisa Patterson, Premier Media/425, Lisa Patterson, Premier Media/425,

"The Man Behind the Vision""The Man Behind the Vision"

3.3. Seattle Metropolitan staff, Seattle Metropolitan staff, "277 People Who Shaped Seattle""277 People Who Shaped Seattle"

PersonalitiesPersonalities (non-dailies)(non-dailies)

1.1. Scott Turner, The Peninsula Scott Turner, The Peninsula Gateway, Gateway, "Of Lily and Grace""Of Lily and Grace"

2.2. Jeanne Lang Jones, Puget Sound Jeanne Lang Jones, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Executive of the Business Journal, "Executive of the Year Sally Jewell"Year Sally Jewell"

3.3. Michael Colello, The Peninsula Michael Colello, The Peninsula Gateway, "Doing the Reggae"Gateway, "Doing the Reggae"

PersonalitiesPersonalities (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Jeff Burlingame, The Daily World, Jeff Burlingame, The Daily World, "A long road from picking peppers""A long road from picking peppers"

2.2. Manuel Valdes, Skagit Valley Herald, Manuel Valdes, Skagit Valley Herald, "Half a world from home""Half a world from home"

3.3. Leslie Slape, The Daily News, Leslie Slape, The Daily News, "The demons inside …""The demons inside …"

HM: Amy M.E. Fischer, The Daily News, HM: Amy M.E. Fischer, The Daily News, "Tough guy Frank Johnson""Tough guy Frank Johnson"

PersonalitiesPersonalities (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Brett Oppegaard, The Columbian, Brett Oppegaard, The Columbian, "Mystery of the maestro""Mystery of the maestro"

2.2. Mike Bailey, The Columbian, "Shades Mike Bailey, The Columbian, "Shades of Gray"of Gray"

3.3. Dean Baker, The Columbian, Dean Baker, The Columbian, "When war comes home""When war comes home"

HM: Julia Anderson, The Columbian, HM: Julia Anderson, The Columbian, "Warner's playbook""Warner's playbook"

HM: Mike Benbow, The Herald, HM: Mike Benbow, The Herald, "Renaissance man""Renaissance man"

PersonalitiesPersonalities (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Ruth Teichroeb, Seattle Post-Ruth Teichroeb, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Masking the truth"Intelligencer, "Masking the truth"

2.2. Angie Leventis, The News Tribune, Angie Leventis, The News Tribune, "Saturdays""Saturdays"

3.3. Phoung Cat Le, Seattle Post-Phoung Cat Le, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Their passion turns to Intelligencer, "Their passion turns to violence"violence"

HM: Mark Baker, The Register-Guard, HM: Mark Baker, The Register-Guard, "One letter at a time""One letter at a time"

Leisure and lifestyle Leisure and lifestyle (magazines)(magazines)

1.1. David Laskin, Seattle Metropolitan, David Laskin, Seattle Metropolitan, "All Roads Lead to Home""All Roads Lead to Home"

2.2. Joanna Kadish, Seattle Magazine, Joanna Kadish, Seattle Magazine, "The Cowboy Way""The Cowboy Way"

3.3. Peter Sackett, Seattle Metropolitan, Peter Sackett, Seattle Metropolitan, "Out of Site""Out of Site"

HM: Paul Clarke, Alaska Airlines HM: Paul Clarke, Alaska Airlines Magazine, Magazine, "The Sweet Life""The Sweet Life"

Leisure and lifestyleLeisure and lifestyle (non-dailies)(non-dailies)

1.1. Deirdre Gregg, Puget Sound Deirdre Gregg, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Rodeo Business Journal, "Rodeo Relaxation"Relaxation"

2.2. Caroline Li, Puget Sound Business Caroline Li, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Window Washer"Journal, "Window Washer"

3.3. Assunta Ng, Northwest Asian Assunta Ng, Northwest Asian Weekly for Weekly for "My Extreme Makeover in Hong "My Extreme Makeover in Hong Kong"Kong"

Leisure and lifestyle reporting Leisure and lifestyle reporting (small dailies)(small dailies)

1.1. Katie Johannes, The Bellingham Katie Johannes, The Bellingham Herald, "Answer nature's call in the Herald, "Answer nature's call in the wild"wild"

2.2. Hallie Winchell, The World, Hallie Winchell, The World, "Family has four on the way""Family has four on the way"

3.3. John Stang, Daily Inter Lake, John Stang, Daily Inter Lake, "Poker aces""Poker aces"

Leisure and lifestyle Leisure and lifestyle (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Mike Bailey, The Columbian, Mike Bailey, The Columbian, "Warm memories""Warm memories"

2.2. John Trumbo, Tri-City Herald, John Trumbo, Tri-City Herald, "Come on, ride that train""Come on, ride that train"

3.3. Debra Smith, The Herald, Debra Smith, The Herald, "Feed me: Tantalizing plants …""Feed me: Tantalizing plants …"

HM: Keila Szpaller, Great Falls HM: Keila Szpaller, Great Falls Tribune, Tribune, "Sweet memories""Sweet memories"

Lifestyle reportingLifestyle reporting (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Paula Bock, The Seattle Times, Paula Bock, The Seattle Times, "Power of the pedal""Power of the pedal"

2.2. Marc Ramirez, The Seattle Times, Marc Ramirez, The Seattle Times, "'Just a clique away'""'Just a clique away'"

3.3. Erin Hoover Barnett, The Oregonian, Erin Hoover Barnett, The Oregonian, "The new face of affluence""The new face of affluence"

HM: Laura Oppenheimer, The Oregonian, HM: Laura Oppenheimer, The Oregonian, "www.helpmefindanewcity""www.helpmefindanewcity"

Arts/entertainment/lifestyle, onlineArts/entertainment/lifestyle, online(original)(original)

1.1. Isamu Jordan, Ryan Pitts, Isamu Jordan, Ryan Pitts, Spokesmanreview.com, Spokesmanreview.com, "Spokane 7.com local music "Spokane 7.com local music coverage"coverage"

2.2. Paul Nyhan, Seattle Post-Paul Nyhan, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Working dad"Intelligencer, "Working dad"

3.3. Gilbert W. Arias, Andy Rogers, Gilbert W. Arias, Andy Rogers, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Marginal Way skate park""Marginal Way skate park"

Arts/entertainment/lifestyle, onlineArts/entertainment/lifestyle, online(adapted)(adapted)

1.1. Sheila Farr, Susan Kelleher, Jon Krauss, Sheila Farr, Susan Kelleher, Jon Krauss, The Seattle Times, "Chihuly, Inc."The Seattle Times, "Chihuly, Inc."

2.2. Don Shelton, The Seattle Times, Don Shelton, The Seattle Times, "I'm having trouble remembering""I'm having trouble remembering"

3.3. D. Parvaz, Paul Fontana, Seattle Post-D. Parvaz, Paul Fontana, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Iran: A rediscovery"Intelligencer, "Iran: A rediscovery"

HM: D. Parvaz, Joshua Trujillo, Seattle Post-HM: D. Parvaz, Joshua Trujillo, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Creation festival"Intelligencer, "Creation festival"

HM: Joshua Trujillo, Seattle HM: Joshua Trujillo, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Poulsbo quintuplets Post-Intelligencer, "Poulsbo quintuplets …"…"

Arts and criticismArts and criticism (magazines)(magazines)

1.1. Steve Wiecking, Seattle Metropolitan, Steve Wiecking, Seattle Metropolitan, "Flight Plan""Flight Plan"

2.2. Scott Driscoll, Horizon Air Magazine, Scott Driscoll, Horizon Air Magazine, "Art with Heart""Art with Heart"

3.3. Eric McHenry, Columns Magazine, Eric McHenry, Columns Magazine, "The Mountain Mover"The Mountain Mover

HM: Steve Wiecking, Seattle HM: Steve Wiecking, Seattle Metropolitan, "Stagestruck"Metropolitan, "Stagestruck"

Arts and criticismArts and criticism (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Joe Nickell, Missoulian, Joe Nickell, Missoulian, "Missoula Symphony artistic "Missoula Symphony artistic director search"director search"

2.2. Greg Jayne, The Columbian, Greg Jayne, The Columbian, "Now not showing: Navels""Now not showing: Navels"

3.3. Tricia Jones, The Columbian, Tricia Jones, The Columbian, "Art honors, mourns""Art honors, mourns"

HM: Bill Varble, Mail Tribune, "'Wives' HM: Bill Varble, Mail Tribune, "'Wives' review"review"

Arts and criticism Arts and criticism (large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Sheila Farr, Susan Kelleher, The Sheila Farr, Susan Kelleher, The Seattle Times, "Chihuly Inc.: Inside Seattle Times, "Chihuly Inc.: Inside the glass empire"the glass empire"

2.2. D.K. Row, The Oregonian, "Looking D.K. Row, The Oregonian, "Looking for Portland in the Portland Art for Portland in the Portland Art Museum"Museum"

3.3. Moira MacDonald, The Seattle Moira MacDonald, The Seattle Times, Times, "A love affair grows cold""A love affair grows cold"

Sports reporting Sports reporting (radio)(radio)

1.1. Katie Bausler, Alaska Public Radio Katie Bausler, Alaska Public Radio Network, "Diary of a football mom"Network, "Diary of a football mom"

2.2. Sara Lerner, KUOW, "Bicycle pie Sara Lerner, KUOW, "Bicycle pie jousting"jousting"

3.3. Phyllis Fletcher, KUOW, "Bill the Phyllis Fletcher, KUOW, "Bill the Beerman"Beerman"

HM: Tom Banse, Northwest News HM: Tom Banse, Northwest News Network, "Airboarding"Network, "Airboarding"

Sports reporting (TV)Sports reporting (TV)

1.1. Chris Daniels, Ken Jones, KING, Chris Daniels, Ken Jones, KING, "Seahawk nuns""Seahawk nuns"

Sports, online (original)Sports, online (original)

1.1. Joshua Trujillo, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Joshua Trujillo, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Table tennis""Table tennis"

2.2. Shannon Fears, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Shannon Fears, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Superbowl XL""Superbowl XL"

3.3. Glenn Nelson, HoopGurlz.com, Glenn Nelson, HoopGurlz.com, "Girls' high school basketball""Girls' high school basketball"

HM: Staff, Spokesmanreview.com, HM: Staff, Spokesmanreview.com, "Spokesmanreview.com prep sports "Spokesmanreview.com prep sports database"database"

Sports, online (adapted)Sports, online (adapted)

1.1. Staff, The Seattle Times, Staff, The Seattle Times, "Superbowl coverage and wrap-up""Superbowl coverage and wrap-up"

2.2. Mike Lewis, Phuong Cat Le, Seattle Mike Lewis, Phuong Cat Le, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Nothing but profit"Post-Intelligencer, "Nothing but profit"

3.3. Christine Willmsen, Michael Ko, The Christine Willmsen, Michael Ko, The Seattle Times, "Chief Sealth Seattle Times, "Chief Sealth recruiting"recruiting"

HM: Casey McNerthney, Seattle Post-HM: Casey McNerthney, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "The greatest game"Intelligencer, "The greatest game"

Sports reporting (magazines)Sports reporting (magazines)

1.1. Terry Sheely, Horizon Air Magazine,Terry Sheely, Horizon Air Magazine,"Catch Basins""Catch Basins"

2.2. Jim Gullo, Seattle Metropolitan, Jim Gullo, Seattle Metropolitan, "Ping Pong Yong""Ping Pong Yong"

3.3. Joel Rogers, Seattle Metropolitan, Joel Rogers, Seattle Metropolitan, "The Old Man and the Sweep""The Old Man and the Sweep"

HM: Kim Wolfkill, Alaska Airlines HM: Kim Wolfkill, Alaska Airlines Magazine, Magazine, "In the Fast Lane""In the Fast Lane"

Sports reporting (non-dailies)Sports reporting (non-dailies)

1.1. Michael Dashiell, Sequim Gazette, Michael Dashiell, Sequim Gazette, "Sequim's Seahawk Superfan""Sequim's Seahawk Superfan"

2.2. Tony Dondero, The Enterprise, Tony Dondero, The Enterprise, "Seeing Red""Seeing Red"

3.3. Michael Dashiell, Sequim Gazette, Michael Dashiell, Sequim Gazette, "An Olympic Hero""An Olympic Hero"

Sports reportingSports reporting(alternative newsweeklies)(alternative newsweeklies)

1.1. Mike Seely, Seattle Weekly, Mike Seely, Seattle Weekly, "The middle-aged man and the sea""The middle-aged man and the sea"

2.2. Howie Stalwick, The Pacific Howie Stalwick, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, "The life of Northwest Inlander, "The life of O'Reilly"O'Reilly"

Sports news (small dailies)Sports news (small dailies)

1.1. Rick S. Alvord, The Daily News, Rick S. Alvord, The Daily News, "No-quit Columbians""No-quit Columbians"

2.2. Ben Zimmerman, The Daily News, Ben Zimmerman, The Daily News, "Ducks charge past Crusaders""Ducks charge past Crusaders"

3.3. Deena Manning, Jim Moore, Travis Deena Manning, Jim Moore, Travis Moore, Grants Pass Daily Courier, Moore, Grants Pass Daily Courier, "Changing the prep landscape""Changing the prep landscape"

HM: Kevin Hampton, Corvallis HM: Kevin Hampton, Corvallis Gazette-Times, "An easy decision"Gazette-Times, "An easy decision"

Sports news (mid-sized dailies)Sports news (mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Eric Williams, Nathan Joyce, Kitsap Sun, Eric Williams, Nathan Joyce, Kitsap Sun, "Bremerton H.S. blues""Bremerton H.S. blues"

2.2. John Sleeper, Scott North, The Herald, John Sleeper, Scott North, The Herald, "Everett Hawks fumble finances""Everett Hawks fumble finances"

3.3. Mike Cane, The Herald, "A new dream"Mike Cane, The Herald, "A new dream"HM: Brian Hendrickson, The Columbian, HM: Brian Hendrickson, The Columbian,

"Trey, inspiration to team, school…""Trey, inspiration to team, school…"HM: Paul Shugar, Yakima Herald-Republic, HM: Paul Shugar, Yakima Herald-Republic,

"Dreams of fields""Dreams of fields"

Sports news (large dailies)Sports news (large dailies)

1.1. Greg Bishop, The Seattle Times, Greg Bishop, The Seattle Times, "And the team played on""And the team played on"

2.2. Jim Brunner, The Seattle Times, Jim Brunner, The Seattle Times, "The secretive world of Sonics "The secretive world of Sonics owners"owners"

3.3. Ryan White, The Oregonian, Ryan White, The Oregonian, "Kim does her stuff to win""Kim does her stuff to win"

HM: Casey McNerthney, Seattle Post-HM: Casey McNerthney, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "One for the ages"Intelligencer, "One for the ages"

Sports feature (large dailies) Sports feature (large dailies)

1.1. Norm Maves, The Oregonian, Norm Maves, The Oregonian, "Gone, and never forgotten""Gone, and never forgotten"

2.2. Mindi Rice, The News Tribune, Mindi Rice, The News Tribune, "Showers""Showers"

3.3. Michael McLaughlin, Seattle Post-Michael McLaughlin, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Literally, a man Intelligencer, "Literally, a man among boys"among boys"

HM: Joe Freeman, The Oregonian, HM: Joe Freeman, The Oregonian, "Most wanted …""Most wanted …"

Sports column (small dailies)Sports column (small dailies)

1.1. Andrew Hinkelman, Bozeman Daily Andrew Hinkelman, Bozeman Daily ChronicleChronicle

2.2. Travis Moore, Grants Pass Daily Travis Moore, Grants Pass Daily CourierCourier

3.3. Jon Mitchell, The News-ReviewJon Mitchell, The News-Review

HM: Rick S. Alvord, The Daily NewsHM: Rick S. Alvord, The Daily News

HM: Jeff Welsch, Bozeman Daily HM: Jeff Welsch, Bozeman Daily ChronicleChronicle

Sports column (large dailies)Sports column (large dailies)

1.1. John Canzano, The OregonianJohn Canzano, The Oregonian

2.2. Jerry Brewer, The Seattle TimesJerry Brewer, The Seattle Times

3.3. Ted Miller, Seattle Post-Ted Miller, Seattle Post-IntelligencerIntelligencer

HM: John McGrath, The News TribuneHM: John McGrath, The News Tribune

Sports photography (magazines)Sports photography (magazines)

1.1. Paul Souders, Alaska Airlines Paul Souders, Alaska Airlines Magazine, "Making Champions"Magazine, "Making Champions"

Sports photography (non-dailies)Sports photography (non-dailies)

1.1. Michael Dashiell, Michael Dashiell, Sequim Gazette, Sequim Gazette, "Fireflight""Fireflight"

2.2. Jesse Beals, Jesse Beals, Port Orchard Independent/Port Orchard Independent/Kitsap News Group, "Nine-Ten Year Old All-Kitsap News Group, "Nine-Ten Year Old All-Stars"Stars"

3.3. Matt Hagen, Puget Sound Business Journal, Matt Hagen, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Profit by a Nose""Profit by a Nose"

HM: Ric Hallock, The Peninsula Gateway, "On HM: Ric Hallock, The Peninsula Gateway, "On to State"to State"

Sports photography (small dailies)Sports photography (small dailies)

1.1. Nick George, The Chronicle, Nick George, The Chronicle, "Baseball dive""Baseball dive"

2.2. Kevin Launius, Grants Pass Daily Kevin Launius, Grants Pass Daily Courier, "Smash mouth basketball"Courier, "Smash mouth basketball"

3.3. Frank Varga, Skagit Valley Herald, Frank Varga, Skagit Valley Herald, "Close encounter""Close encounter"

HM: Sean Sperry, Bozeman Daily HM: Sean Sperry, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Chronicle, "One point short""One point short"

Sports photography (mid-size dailies)Sports photography (mid-size dailies)

1.1. David Grubbs, Billings Gazette, David Grubbs, Billings Gazette, "High-kicking fun""High-kicking fun"

2.2. Bob Brawdy, Tri-City Herald, Bob Brawdy, Tri-City Herald, "Hydroplane flip""Hydroplane flip"Elizabeth Armstrong, The Herald, Elizabeth Armstrong, The Herald, "50 swimmers""50 swimmers"

HM: Steven Lane, The Columbian, HM: Steven Lane, The Columbian, "A.J. Allmendinger""A.J. Allmendinger"

HM: Andy Tullis, The Bulletin, HM: Andy Tullis, The Bulletin, "Rough day for cyclists""Rough day for cyclists"

Sports photography (large dailies)Sports photography (large dailies)

1.1. Alan Berner, Alan Berner, Ahe Seattle Times, Ahe Seattle Times, "Splashing to victory""Splashing to victory"

2.2. Drew Perine, Drew Perine, The News Tribune, The News Tribune, "Par for the season""Par for the season"

3.3. Drew Perine, Drew Perine, The News Tribune, "Eyes on the prize"The News Tribune, "Eyes on the prize"

HM: Bruce Ely, The Oregonian, "The wave"HM: Bruce Ely, The Oregonian, "The wave"HM: Fredrick Joe, The Oregonian, HM: Fredrick Joe, The Oregonian,

"Wakeboarder""Wakeboarder"

Feature photography (magazines)Feature photography (magazines)

1.1. Charlie Schuck, Seattle Charlie Schuck, Seattle Metropolitan, "Best SchoolsMetropolitan, "Best Schools

2.2. Mary Liz Austin, Horizon Air Mary Liz Austin, Horizon Air magazine, "Wonderful magazine, "Wonderful Washington"Washington"

3.3. Bootsy Holler, Bootsy Holler, Metropolitan magazine, Metropolitan magazine, "World's Fare""World's Fare"

HM: Terry Donnelly, Horizon HM: Terry Donnelly, Horizon Air Magazine, "Waterfall Air Magazine, "Waterfall Wonders"Wonders"

Feature photography (non-dailies)Feature photography (non-dailies)

1.1. Matt Hagen, Puget Matt Hagen, Puget Sound Business Journal, Sound Business Journal, "Window Washer""Window Washer"

2.2. Chris Goodenow, Chris Goodenow, The Enterprise, The Enterprise, "Snow and Ice "Snow and Ice the Community" the Community"

3.3. Lee Giles III, The Peninsula Gateway, Lee Giles III, The Peninsula Gateway, "Harbor Hounds""Harbor Hounds"

HM: Jesse Beals, Central Kitsap Reporter, HM: Jesse Beals, Central Kitsap Reporter,

"Calm Between the Storms""Calm Between the Storms"

Feature photography Feature photography (alternative weeklies)(alternative weeklies)

1.1. Harley Soltes, Harley Soltes, Seattle Weekly, Seattle Weekly, "Bright man's burden""Bright man's burden"

2.2. Harley Soltes, Harley Soltes, Seattle Weekly, Seattle Weekly, "Big game hunters""Big game hunters"

Feature photography (small dailies)Feature photography (small dailies)

1.1. Deirdre Eitel, Bozeman Daily Deirdre Eitel, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, "Summer slide"Chronicle, "Summer slide"

2.2. Brian Wallace, Juneau Empire, Brian Wallace, Juneau Empire, "Eagle""Eagle"

3.3. Jon Austria, The News-Review, Jon Austria, The News-Review, "Silhouette shooter""Silhouette shooter"

HM: Kathy Quigg, The Daily World, HM: Kathy Quigg, The Daily World, "Best in show""Best in show"

Feature photography Feature photography (mid-sized dailies)(mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Mike Bonnicksen, The Wenatchee Mike Bonnicksen, The Wenatchee World, "Learning to swim"World, "Learning to swim"

2.2. Paul Erickson, Tri-City Herald, Paul Erickson, Tri-City Herald, "There she is""There she is"

3.3. Dan Bates, The Herald, Dan Bates, The Herald, "Groundfrog Day""Groundfrog Day"

HM: Mike Salsbury, The Columbian, HM: Mike Salsbury, The Columbian, "Marie Trip""Marie Trip"

Feature photography (large dailies)Feature photography (large dailies)

1.1. Jamie Francis, The Oregonian, Jamie Francis, The Oregonian, "Our fallen soldiers""Our fallen soldiers"

2.2. Karen Ducey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Karen Ducey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "A swing and a miss""A swing and a miss"

3.3. Dan Delong, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Dan Delong, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Work jeans""Work jeans"

HM: Grant Haller, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, HM: Grant Haller, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "Dry pig …""Dry pig …"

HM: Mike Siegel, The Seattle Times, HM: Mike Siegel, The Seattle Times, "Floating in a fog""Floating in a fog"

Portrait photography (magazines)Portrait photography (magazines)

1.1. Dan Lamont, Dan Lamont, Washington CEO, Washington CEO, "John Underwood""John Underwood"

2.2. Olugbento Olugbento Ogunsemore, Ogunsemore, Seattle Business Seattle Business Monthly, "Reptile Man"Monthly, "Reptile Man"

3.3. Nancy LeVine, Seattle Nancy LeVine, Seattle Metropolitan, "The War of Lt. Metropolitan, "The War of Lt. Watada"Watada"

Portrait photography (non-dailies)Portrait photography (non-dailies)

1.1. Matt Hagen, Puget Matt Hagen, Puget Sound Business Sound Business Journal, "In Person - Journal, "In Person - Uberuaga"Uberuaga"

2.2. Dan Schlatter, Puget Dan Schlatter, Puget Sound Business Sound Business Journal, "Bartender at Journal, "Bartender at Havana"Havana"

3.3. Chad Coleman, Mercer Chad Coleman, Mercer Island Reporter, Island Reporter, "Phil Flash""Phil Flash"

Portrait photography (small dailies)Portrait photography (small dailies)

1.1. Mark Ylen, Albany Democrat-Herald, Mark Ylen, Albany Democrat-Herald, "Terri Thorpe …""Terri Thorpe …"

2.2. Matthew B. Zimmerman, Walla Walla Matthew B. Zimmerman, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, "Until death do us Union-Bulletin, "Until death do us part"part"

3.3. Kevin Hong, The Daily World, "Jeff Kevin Hong, The Daily World, "Jeff Uitto"Uitto"

HM: Matthew B. Zimmerman, Walla HM: Matthew B. Zimmerman, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, "Barn savior"Walla Union-Bulletin, "Barn savior"

Portrait (large dailies)Portrait (large dailies)

1.1. Rob Finch, The Oregonian, Rob Finch, The Oregonian, “Our blues family”“Our blues family”

2.2. Andy Rogers, Seattle Post-Andy Rogers, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Ariana Kukors rocks”Intelligencer, “Ariana Kukors rocks”

3.3. Dan Delong, Seattle Post-Dan Delong, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Intelligencer, “True-blue fan”“True-blue fan”

4.4. HM. Betty Udesen, The Seattle HM. Betty Udesen, The Seattle Times, “Redefining beauty”Times, “Redefining beauty”

Photo essay (magazines)Photo essay (magazines)

1.1. Sue Boylan and Sue Boylan and Annie Marie Annie Marie Musselman, Musselman, Seattle Magazine, Seattle Magazine, "Safe Haven""Safe Haven"

2.2. Charles Peterson, Charles Peterson, Seattle Metropolitan, Seattle Metropolitan, "Underworld""Underworld"

3.3. Rafael Astorga, Rafael Astorga, Seattle Metropolitan, "Fall Colors"Seattle Metropolitan, "Fall Colors"

4.4. HM: Jon Warren, World Vision,HM: Jon Warren, World Vision,"Dispossessed in Darfur""Dispossessed in Darfur"

Photo essay (non-dailies)Photo essay (non-dailies)

1.1. Chad Coleman, Chad Coleman, Mercer Island Reporter, Mercer Island Reporter, "Windstorm""Windstorm"

2.2. Lee Giles III, The Lee Giles III, The Peninsula Gateway, "Keeping Peninsula Gateway, "Keeping the Bridge Clean and Green"the Bridge Clean and Green"

3.3. Matt Hagen, Puget Sound Matt Hagen, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Uber Urban"Business Journal, "Uber Urban"

HM: Dan Schlatter, Puget Sound HM: Dan Schlatter, Puget Sound Business Journal, "40 Under 40"Business Journal, "40 Under 40"

Photography portfolio (magazines)Photography portfolio (magazines)

1.1. Jon Warren,Jon Warren,World VisionWorld Vision

2.2. Amrita Huja, Amrita Huja, ColorsNW ColorsNW MagazineMagazine

3.3. Jeff Hobson, Jeff Hobson, Premier Premier Media GroupMedia Group

Photography portfolio (non-dailies)Photography portfolio (non-dailies)

1.1. David Sandler, David Sandler, The Puyallup The Puyallup HeraldHerald

2.2. Michael Dashiell, Michael Dashiell, The Sequim The Sequim GazetteGazette

3.3. Michael Dashiell, Michael Dashiell, The Sequim The Sequim GazetteGazette

Photography portfolio (small dailies)Photography portfolio (small dailies)

1.1. Andy Bronson, The News-ReviewAndy Bronson, The News-Review

2.2. Deirdre Eitel, Bozeman Daily Deirdre Eitel, Bozeman Daily ChronicleChronicle

3.3. Jeff Horner, Walla Walla Union-Jeff Horner, Walla Walla Union-BulletinBulletin

HM: Matt Wallis, Skagit Valley HeraldHM: Matt Wallis, Skagit Valley Herald

Photography portfolio Photography portfolio (mid-size dailies)(mid-size dailies)

1.1. Kurt Wilson, MissoulianKurt Wilson, Missoulian

2.2. Don Seabrook, The Wenatchee Don Seabrook, The Wenatchee WorldWorld

3.3. Rajah Bose, Tri-City HeraldRajah Bose, Tri-City Herald

HM: Kevin Nortz, The HeraldHM: Kevin Nortz, The Herald

Photography portfolioPhotography portfolio(large dailies)(large dailies)

1.1. Alan Berner, Alan Berner, The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times

2.2. Brian Davies, Brian Davies, The Register-GuardThe Register-Guard

3.3. Jamie Francis, Jamie Francis, The OregonianThe Oregonian

Photopage (small dailies)Photopage (small dailies)

1.1. Nick George, The Chronicle, "It's Nick George, The Chronicle, "It's just Eloy"just Eloy"

2.2. Matthew B. Zimmerman, Walla Matthew B. Zimmerman, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, "Behind the Walla Union-Bulletin, "Behind the badge"badge"

Photopage (mid-sized dailies)Photopage (mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Michael Gallacher, Missoulian, Michael Gallacher, Missoulian, "Two lanes into Montana""Two lanes into Montana"

2.2. Kelly Gillin, The Wenatchee World, Kelly Gillin, The Wenatchee World, "Small girl, big life""Small girl, big life"

3.3. Kurt Wilson, Missoulian, "Thrill Kurt Wilson, Missoulian, "Thrill chasers"chasers"

HM: Tony Overman, The Olympian, HM: Tony Overman, The Olympian, "Iraq through a lens""Iraq through a lens"

Photopage (large dailies)Photopage (large dailies)

1.1. Thomas James Hurst, Thomas James Hurst, The Seattle Times, The Seattle Times, "Journey to Pakistan""Journey to Pakistan"

2.2. Alan Berner, Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, The Seattle Times, "That dam problem""That dam problem"

3.3. Drew Perine, The News Tribune, Drew Perine, The News Tribune, "Trails of autumn""Trails of autumn"

Slideshow/photo (online)Slideshow/photo (online)

1.1. Betty Udesen, Betty Udesen, The Seattle Times, The Seattle Times, "Redefining beauty""Redefining beauty"

2.2. Staff, Seattle PI, Staff, Seattle PI, "First day of summer""First day of summer"

3.3. Jeff Mayor, thenewstribune.com, Jeff Mayor, thenewstribune.com, "Sights and sounds of Yellowstone""Sights and sounds of Yellowstone"

HM: Alan Berner, Fred Nelson, Kari Shaw, The HM: Alan Berner, Fred Nelson, Kari Shaw, The Seattle Times, "Brother to brother"Seattle Times, "Brother to brother"HM: Staff, Seattle PI, "Photos of the storm"HM: Staff, Seattle PI, "Photos of the storm"

News photojournalism (television)News photojournalism (television)

1.1. Paul Boehlke, KTVB, "Wild horse Paul Boehlke, KTVB, "Wild horse release"release"

2.2. Katie L. Johnson, KOMO, Katie L. Johnson, KOMO, "Snoqualmie flood cleanup""Snoqualmie flood cleanup"

3.3. Doug Schwindt, KVAL, "Truffle Doug Schwindt, KVAL, "Truffle hunting"hunting"

Feature photojournalism (television)Feature photojournalism (television)

1.1. Bill Skok, KING, "Katrina kids' big Bill Skok, KING, "Katrina kids' big surprise"surprise"

2.2. Katie L. Johnson, KOMO, "Pike Katie L. Johnson, KOMO, "Pike Place football preview"Place football preview"

3.3. Katie Bausler, Skip Gray, Katie Bausler, Skip Gray, Northwest Indian News, "Glacier Northwest Indian News, "Glacier Bay ancestors"Bay ancestors"

Page design (magazines)Page design (magazines)

1.1. Heather Stajgr, Premier Media Heather Stajgr, Premier Media GroupGroup

2.2. Douglas Gantenbein, Seattle Douglas Gantenbein, Seattle Magazine, Magazine, "In the Line of Fire""In the Line of Fire"

3.3. Alicia Nammacher, Seattle MagazineAlicia Nammacher, Seattle Magazine

HM: Stewart Williams, Seattle HM: Stewart Williams, Seattle MetropolitanMetropolitan

Page design (non-dailies)Page design (non-dailies)

1.1. Laura Stumbaugh, Puget Sound Laura Stumbaugh, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Missing Pieces," Business Journal, "Missing Pieces," "Hoophead" and "Bamboo To Go""Hoophead" and "Bamboo To Go"

Page/cover design Page/cover design (alternative weeklies)(alternative weeklies)

1.1. Kaitlin Snyder, Out There MonthlyKaitlin Snyder, Out There Monthly

2.2. Karen Steichen, Seattle WeeklyKaren Steichen, Seattle Weekly

3.3. Chris Bovey, The Pacific Northwest Chris Bovey, The Pacific Northwest InlanderInlander

Cover design (magazines)Cover design (magazines)

1.1. Stewart Williams/William Stewart Williams/William Quinby, Seattle Quinby, Seattle MetropolitanMetropolitan

2.2. South Sound Home & South Sound Home & Garden Staff, Premier Garden Staff, Premier Media GroupMedia Group

3.3. Linda Maas and Miranda Linda Maas and Miranda Wumkes for Washington Wumkes for Washington CEO MagazineCEO Magazine

HM: Robert Winters, WAC HM: Robert Winters, WAC MagazineMagazine

Cover design (non-dailies)Cover design (non-dailies)

1.1. Andrew Hosford, David Sandler and Jim Andrew Hosford, David Sandler and Jim Appelgate, The Puyallup Herald, "Falling Appelgate, The Puyallup Herald, "Falling for Autumn," "My Favorite Joe" and for Autumn," "My Favorite Joe" and "Bearing Gifts""Bearing Gifts"

2.2. Jim Appelgate, The Peninsula Gateway, Jim Appelgate, The Peninsula Gateway, "Open Studio," "Nutcrackers" and "Open Studio," "Nutcrackers" and "Windstorm""Windstorm"

3.3. David Embleton and Kristine Svehla Brown, David Embleton and Kristine Svehla Brown, Catholic Northwest Progress for Aug. 24, Catholic Northwest Progress for Aug. 24, Sept. 7 and Sept. 21 front pagesSept. 7 and Sept. 21 front pages

HM: Jenny O'Brien , Puget Sound Business HM: Jenny O'Brien , Puget Sound Business Journal for cover design.Journal for cover design.

News page design (small dailies)News page design (small dailies)

1.1. Julie Cozby, The Daily NewsJulie Cozby, The Daily News

2.2. Greg Fiscus, Skagit Valley HeraldGreg Fiscus, Skagit Valley Herald

3.3. Michael Yawitz, Bozeman Daily Michael Yawitz, Bozeman Daily ChronicleChronicle

HM: Doug Harvey, The News-ReviewHM: Doug Harvey, The News-Review

News page design (mid-sized dailies)News page design (mid-sized dailies)

1.1. James Goossen, Rob McDonald, James Goossen, Rob McDonald, Billings GazetteBillings Gazette

2.2. Tonya Ricks, Tri-City HeraldTonya Ricks, Tri-City Herald

3.3. Pierre LaBossiere, MissoulianPierre LaBossiere, Missoulian

HM: Debbie Cockrell, The OlympianHM: Debbie Cockrell, The Olympian

News dage design (large dailies)News dage design (large dailies)

1.1. Jeff King, The Seattle TimesJeff King, The Seattle Times

2.2. Joel Odom, The OregonianJoel Odom, The Oregonian

3.3. Geoff Pinnock, The Spokesman-Geoff Pinnock, The Spokesman-ReviewReview

HM: Staff, The News TribuneHM: Staff, The News Tribune

Feature page design (small dailies)Feature page design (small dailies)

1.1. Lacey Hoyer, The News-ReviewLacey Hoyer, The News-Review

2.2. Greg Fiscus, Skagit Valley HeraldGreg Fiscus, Skagit Valley Herald

3.3. TIE: Michael Plett, Juneau Empire;TIE: Michael Plett, Juneau Empire;Jake TenPas, Corvallis Gazette-Jake TenPas, Corvallis Gazette-TimesTimes

HM: Chris Kerr, Bozeman Daily HM: Chris Kerr, Bozeman Daily ChronicleChronicle

Feature page design (mid-sized dailies)Feature page design (mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Renee Fullerton, The BulletinRenee Fullerton, The Bulletin

2.2. Marsha Matta, The ColumbianMarsha Matta, The Columbian

3.3. Doug Parry, The HeraldDoug Parry, The Herald

HM: Andy Zeigert, The BulletinHM: Andy Zeigert, The Bulletin

Feature page design (large dailies)Feature page design (large dailies)

1.1. Molly Swisher, The OregonianMolly Swisher, The Oregonian

2.2. Julie Notarianni, The Seattle TimesJulie Notarianni, The Seattle Times

3.3. Erin Jang, The Seattle TimesErin Jang, The Seattle Times

HM: Heather McKinnon, The Seattle HM: Heather McKinnon, The Seattle TimesTimes

Graphics (daily newspapers all Graphics (daily newspapers all circulation classes)circulation classes)

1.1. Alan Kenaga, The OlympianAlan Kenaga, The Olympian

2.2. Eric Baker, The OregonianEric Baker, The Oregonian

3.3. Mark Nowlin, The Seattle TimesMark Nowlin, The Seattle Times

HM: David Badders, Seattle Post-HM: David Badders, Seattle Post-IntelligencerIntelligencer

Illustrations (daily newspapers – all Illustrations (daily newspapers – all classes)classes)

1.1. Heather McKinnon, The Seattle Heather McKinnon, The Seattle TimesTimes

2.2. Andrew Saeger, Seattle Post-Andrew Saeger, Seattle Post-IntelligencerIntelligencer

3.3. Susan Jouflas, Jeff Paslay, The Susan Jouflas, Jeff Paslay, The Seattle TimesSeattle Times

HM: Kristopher Lee, The Seattle HM: Kristopher Lee, The Seattle TimesTimes

Illustration (magazines)Illustration (magazines)

1.1. Katherine Streeter, Katherine Streeter, Seattle Metropolitan, Seattle Metropolitan, "Seattle's "Seattle's Cancer Mystery"Cancer Mystery"

2.2. Shawn Wolfe, Seattle Shawn Wolfe, Seattle Metropolitan, Metropolitan, "The Greening of Seattle""The Greening of Seattle"

3.3. Ken Susynski, Ken Susynski, Washington Law Washington Law & Politics, & Politics, "What's the Big Idea?""What's the Big Idea?"

Illustration (non-dailies)Illustration (non-dailies)

1.1. Ann-Marie Stillion, Northwest Ann-Marie Stillion, Northwest Asian Weekly, "Year of the Dog"Asian Weekly, "Year of the Dog"

2.2. Rita Wang, Puget Sound Business Rita Wang, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Pampering with Perks"Journal, "Pampering with Perks"

Cartoons (magazines)Cartoons (magazines)

1.1. Michael Dougan, Michael Dougan, Seattle Metropolitan Seattle Metropolitan magazine, magazine, "My Love Affair "My Love Affair with Seattle"with Seattle"

Cartoons (non-dailies)Cartoons (non-dailies)

1.1. Milt Priggee, Puget Sound Business Milt Priggee, Puget Sound Business Journal, "Out of My Hat"Journal, "Out of My Hat"

2.2. Milt Priggee, Puget Sound Business Milt Priggee, Puget Sound Business Journal, "No Escape"Journal, "No Escape"

Editorial cartoons, daily newspapers Editorial cartoons, daily newspapers

1.1. David Horsey, Seattle Post-David Horsey, Seattle Post-IntelligencerIntelligencer

2.2. Eric Devericks, The Seattle TimesEric Devericks, The Seattle Times

3.3. Jack Ohman, The OregonianJack Ohman, The Oregonian

HM: Andrew Wahl, The Wenatchee HM: Andrew Wahl, The Wenatchee WorldWorld

Headlines (magazines)Headlines (magazines)

1.1. Rachel Hart, Virginia Smyth, et al, Rachel Hart, Virginia Smyth, et al, Seattle Magazine, "Headlines"Seattle Magazine, "Headlines"

2.2. Beth Taylor, Washington Law & Beth Taylor, Washington Law & PoliticsPolitics

3.3. Staff, Seattle MetropolitanStaff, Seattle Metropolitan

HM: Steve Heeb, Inside TrackHM: Steve Heeb, Inside Track

Headlines (non-dailies)Headlines (non-dailies)

1.1. Terry McGuire, Catholic Northwest Terry McGuire, Catholic Northwest ProgressProgress

2.2. Steve Heeb, IT WeeklySteve Heeb, IT Weekly

3.3. Charles Gay, Shelton-Mason Charles Gay, Shelton-Mason County JournalCounty Journal

Headlines (mid-sized dailies)Headlines (mid-sized dailies)

1.1. Jim Thomsen, Kitsap SunJim Thomsen, Kitsap Sun

2.2. Allison Stormo, Tri-City HeraldAllison Stormo, Tri-City Herald

3.3. Aaron Swaney, The HeraldAaron Swaney, The Herald

HM: Bob Sisson, The ColumbianHM: Bob Sisson, The Columbian

Headlines (large dailies)Headlines (large dailies)

1.1. Ron Jenkins, The OregonianRon Jenkins, The Oregonian

2.2. David Tishendorf, Seattle Post-David Tishendorf, Seattle Post-IntelligencerIntelligencer

3.3. Dave Andriesen, Seattle Post-Dave Andriesen, Seattle Post-IntelligencerIntelligencer

HM: Cole Cosgrove, The News HM: Cole Cosgrove, The News TribuneTribune

Columns (magazines)Columns (magazines)

1.1. David Volk, Seattle MagazineDavid Volk, Seattle Magazine

2.2. Naomi Ishisaka, ColorsNW Naomi Ishisaka, ColorsNW MagazineMagazine

Columns (non-dailies)Columns (non-dailies)

HM: Matt Phelps, Mercer Island HM: Matt Phelps, Mercer Island ReporterReporter

Columns (alternative weeklies)Columns (alternative weeklies)

1.1. Byron Beck, Willamette WeekByron Beck, Willamette Week

2.2. Michael Ames, Idaho Mountain Michael Ames, Idaho Mountain ExpressExpress

General columns (small dailies)General columns (small dailies)

1.1. Cathy Zimmerman, The Daily NewsCathy Zimmerman, The Daily News

2.2. Michael Gallagher, Daily RecordMichael Gallagher, Daily Record

3.3. Kathy Erickson, The WorldKathy Erickson, The World

HM: Karin Ronnow, Bozeman Daily HM: Karin Ronnow, Bozeman Daily ChronicleChronicle

GGeneral columns (large dailies)eneral columns (large dailies)

1.1. David Sarasohn, The OregonianDavid Sarasohn, The Oregonian

2.2. Bob Welch, The Register-GuardBob Welch, The Register-Guard

3.3. D. Parvaz, Seattle Post-D. Parvaz, Seattle Post-IntelligencerIntelligencer

HM: Andy Parker, The OregonianHM: Andy Parker, The Oregonian

Humorous writing (magazines)Humorous writing (magazines)

1.1. Steve Wiecking, Seattle Steve Wiecking, Seattle Metropolitan, Metropolitan, "Why I'm Still Single""Why I'm Still Single"

2.2. Seattle Metropolitan staff, Seattle Metropolitan staff, "The Nickname Game""The Nickname Game"

3.3. Michael Hood and David Volk, Michael Hood and David Volk, Seattle Magazine, "The Worst of Seattle Magazine, "The Worst of 2006"2006"

Humorous writing (non-dailies)Humorous writing (non-dailies)

1.1. Charles Gay, Shelton-Mason Charles Gay, Shelton-Mason County Journal, "Hi. Oh, OK. I See"County Journal, "Hi. Oh, OK. I See"

2.2. George Le Masurier, The Peninsula George Le Masurier, The Peninsula Gateway, "Enduring Questions"Gateway, "Enduring Questions"

3.3. Heija Nunn, Bellevue Reporter, Heija Nunn, Bellevue Reporter, "It's Time for a Very Elmo "It's Time for a Very Elmo Christmas"Christmas"

Humorous writing Humorous writing (alternative newsweeklies)(alternative newsweeklies)

1.1. Mike Seely, Seattle Weekly, Mike Seely, Seattle Weekly, "Greg Nickels' quiet storm""Greg Nickels' quiet storm"

2.2. Casey Grove, Anchorage Press, Casey Grove, Anchorage Press, "Cold urchin seeks sugar rush""Cold urchin seeks sugar rush"

Commentary (small dailies)Commentary (small dailies)

1.1. Don Nelson, Skagit Valley HeraldDon Nelson, Skagit Valley Herald

2.2. Bill Skidmore, Independent RecordBill Skidmore, Independent Record

3.3. Dick Clever, Skagit Valley HeraldDick Clever, Skagit Valley Herald

Commentary, analysis and editorial Commentary, analysis and editorial (radio)(radio)

1.1. Ed Schoenfeld, Coast Alaska Radio Ed Schoenfeld, Coast Alaska Radio News, "Phone exchange changes News, "Phone exchange changes …"…"

2.2. Heather Vail, Mark Immel, KLCC, Heather Vail, Mark Immel, KLCC, "Wave energy""Wave energy"

3.3. Nick Morrison, KPLU, Nick Morrison, KPLU, "Home grown tomatoes""Home grown tomatoes"

Editorial (dailies, large circulation) Editorial (dailies, large circulation)

1.1. Doug Bates, The OregonianDoug Bates, The Oregonian

2.2. Joe Copeland, Seattle Post-Joe Copeland, Seattle Post-IntelligencerIntelligencer

3.3. Susan Nielsen, The OregonianSusan Nielsen, The Oregonian

Editorials (magazines)Editorials (magazines)

1.1. Chong-suk Han, ColorsNW Chong-suk Han, ColorsNW Magazine, "Oppression in Queer Magazine, "Oppression in Queer Communities"Communities"

2.2. Naomi Ishisaka, ColorsNW Naomi Ishisaka, ColorsNW Magazine, Magazine, "Lt. Ehren Watada""Lt. Ehren Watada"

3.3. Charles Cross, Seattle Magazine, Charles Cross, Seattle Magazine, "Condolences""Condolences"

Editorials (non-dailies)Editorials (non-dailies)

1.1. Charles Gay, Shelton-Mason County Charles Gay, Shelton-Mason County Journal, "See Dick Run Over"Journal, "See Dick Run Over"

2.2. John R. Ruhl, King County Bar Bulletin, John R. Ruhl, King County Bar Bulletin, "A New Ugly Era for Supreme Court "A New Ugly Era for Supreme Court Elections"Elections"

3.3. Carol Vu, Northwest Asian Weekly, Carol Vu, Northwest Asian Weekly, "Civilize the Search for Superintendent""Civilize the Search for Superintendent"

HM: Charles Gay, Shelton-Mason County HM: Charles Gay, Shelton-Mason County Journal, "Newspaper Weak"Journal, "Newspaper Weak"

Opinion (alternative Opinion (alternative newsweeklies)newsweeklies)

1.1. Knute Berger, Seattle WeeklyKnute Berger, Seattle Weekly

2.2. Ted McGregor, The Pacific Ted McGregor, The Pacific Northwest InlanderNorthwest Inlander

Special section Special section (alternative newsweeklies)(alternative newsweeklies)

1.1. Byron Beck, Willamette Week, Byron Beck, Willamette Week, "Restaurant guide""Restaurant guide"

2.2. Staff, The Pacific Northwest Staff, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, Inlander, "Peace on earth""Peace on earth"

3.3. Laura Cassidy, Seattle Weekly, Laura Cassidy, Seattle Weekly, "2006 dining guide""2006 dining guide"

General Excellence General Excellence AwardsAwards

MagazineMagazine

1.1. Seattle MetropolitanSeattle Metropolitan

2.2. ColorsNW MagazineColorsNW Magazine

3.3. Seattle MagazineSeattle Magazine

Non-dailyNon-daily

1.1. Puget Sound Business JournalPuget Sound Business Journal

2.2. The Puyallup HeraldThe Puyallup Herald

3.3. The Peninsula GatewayThe Peninsula Gateway

Small dailiesSmall dailies

1.1. The Daily News, April 13, May 14, The Daily News, April 13, May 14, Sept. 20Sept. 20

2.2. Skagit Valley Herald, March 12, Skagit Valley Herald, March 12, April 13, Sept. 20April 13, Sept. 20

3.3. Bozeman Daily Chronicle, March Bozeman Daily Chronicle, March 12, April 13, Sept. 2012, April 13, Sept. 20

Mid-sized dailiesMid-sized dailies

1.1. The Columbian, April 13, Sept. 29, The Columbian, April 13, Sept. 29, Nov. 26Nov. 26

2.2. The Olympian, April 13, Sept. 20, The Olympian, April 13, Sept. 20, Dec. 17Dec. 17

3.3. Post Register, April 13, June 4, Post Register, April 13, June 4, Sept. 20Sept. 20

HM: Kitsap Sun, April 13, Sept. 20, HM: Kitsap Sun, April 13, Sept. 20, Oct. 15Oct. 15

Large dailiesLarge dailies

1.1. The Seattle Times, April 13, Sept. The Seattle Times, April 13, Sept. 20, Oct. 2220, Oct. 22

2.2. The Spokesman-Review, April 13, The Spokesman-Review, April 13, July 14, Sept. 20July 14, Sept. 20

3.3. The Oregonian, April 13, Sept. 20, The Oregonian, April 13, Sept. 20, Oct. 29Oct. 29

HM: Seattle Post-Intelligencer, April HM: Seattle Post-Intelligencer, April 13, May 11, Sept. 2013, May 11, Sept. 20

That's all!That's all!

See you in 2008!See you in 2008!

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