Idaho Press Club

Dedicated to improving journalism in Idaho

Dedicated to improving journalism in Idaho
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    • A Step by Step Guide – How to Enter
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      • Best of 2021 Award Winners
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      • Best of 2017 Award Winners
        • Best of 2017 Awards Photo Gallery
      • Best of 2016 Winners
        • Best of 2016 Banquet, May 6, 2017, Photo Gallery
      • Best of 2015 Winners
      • Best of 2014 Awards Banquet – Photo Gallery
  • Events
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  • Scholarships
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    • Who was Don Watkins?
  • Contact
  • Press Club Headliner Event: Lunch with legislative leaders, 2023

    Join us for the annual Idaho Press Club luncheon with leadership of the Idaho Legislature. This on-the-record event is always a newsmaker, and space is limited, so register now to guarantee your seat.

    Press Club Headliner Event: Lunch with legislative leaders, 2023
  • Tips for journalists on dealing with trauma

    The Idaho media has covered difficult issues recently. Whether reporting on mass casualty incidents, sexual assault, shootings, or horrific traffic accidents, exposure to traumatic events can take its toll on newsrooms. Here are some tips on dealing with the stress of trauma, with help from the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

    Tips for journalists on dealing with trauma
  • President’s Welcome

    The Idaho Press Club is dedicated to improving the practice of journalism in Idaho. To that end, this website features resources for journalists, from how to object to a closed meeting to an Idaho Town Pronunciation Guide. You’ll also find press club news, contest entry information, how to apply for our scholarships and much more.… Read More

    President’s Welcome
  • Join Us

    With more than 200 members in chapters throughout Idaho, the Idaho Press Club is a unified voice for Idaho’s media professionals. We’re working for your interests when we lobby for and defend open records, open meetings, cameras in the courtroom and other public access issues.

    Join Us
  • Scholarships

    Learn more about scholarship opportunities from the Idaho Press Club.

    Scholarships
  • Communicator

    Read the latest from the Idaho Press Club in the quarterly publication, the Communicator.

    Communicator

President’s Welcome

Betsy RussellThe Idaho Press Club is dedicated to improving the practice of journalism in Idaho. To that end, this website features resources for journalists, from how to object to a closed meeting to an Idaho Town Pronunciation Guide. You’ll also find press club news, contest entry information, how to apply for our scholarships and much more. The Idaho Press Club’s mission is to promote excellence in journalism, freedom of expression and freedom of information.

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Idaho Journalists

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    Members of the media gather during an Associated Press Legislative Preview in the Lincoln Auditorium at the Idaho State Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.
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Important Links

Idaho Courts Media Guide

Freedom of Information Act

Idaho Media Links

Idaho Pronunciation Guide

Cameras in the Idaho Courtroom

Idaho Open Records Law

Capitol Correspondents Association

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