Dedicated to improving journalism in Idaho
By Katherine Jones
I moved to Boise to work at the Statesman in 1990, the year of Idaho’s centennial, and retired 31 years later, just a few years after the Statesman celebrated its 155th anniversary. I worked there for one-fifth of the Statesman’s life. Or, in other words, long enough that the photos I took as a (young, novice) photojournalist are now — historic.
My retirement coincided with the sale of the … [Read more...]
By Joan Cartan-Hansen
Have a great idea for a story and no funds to get it to print or on the air? Need money for professional training? Apply for the Idaho Press Club’s Don Watkins Mid-Career Scholarship.
The Mid-Career Scholarship awards $500 for any Idaho Press Club member to use for any training or project that will improve the working press in Idaho. The only catch: You must share what you learn with Press Club members through a discussion at a conference or an article in an upcoming edition … [Read more...]
TARA ROBERTS
Tara Roberts, student media adviser and general manager for University of Idaho Student Media, is among the latest additions to the Idaho Press Club board. Tara, born in Laclede, Idaho, outside Sandpoint, started as a student journalist at The Argonaut as a freshman. She worked at the Moscow-Pullman Daily News and did a stint as a science writer for the University before taking her current … [Read more...]
New faces in your newsroom or communication department? Let everyone know. Send your Media Moves to: email@idahopressclub.org
IDAHO BUSINESS REVIEW
Lauren Bonneau joined the Idaho Business Review on Feb. 8 as editor. She has spent the past 15 years working in the tech/software industry as a writer and editor for a Boston-based B2B trade publication, and recently relocated to Boise. Interim editor Sharon Fisher will become interim managing editor.
KIVI/KNIN/KSAW … [Read more...]
The Idaho Press Club serves journalists across the state, helping newsrooms access public documents, challenge open meeting violations, and providing tools and training so reporters are confident navigating Idaho courtroom rules and legislative decorum. We are committed to protecting access to information and advocating for government transparency. We also celebrate excellence in journalism at our annual banquet and awards ceremony, and provide scholarships for students and mid-career journalists. You can find our latest news in the Idaho Press Club Communicator, including information on upcoming events and trainings. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out through the “Contact Us” tab.
Melissa Davlin, President
