Here are the results of the 1998 Utah-Idaho-Spokane Associated Press Association contest announced at the organization's annual meeting Friday night.
Division A denotes newspapers with more than 50,000 daily circulation; Division B less than 50,000 circulation.
DIVISION A
The William H. Cowles III Memorial awards
Investigative or Hard Edge Reporting: Kim Barker, The Spokesman-Review, "Doctors Investigated for Fraud."
Feature Writing: Janelle Biddinger Hyatt, Standard-Examiner, "Katie's View."
General awards
Spot News Reporting: 1 - Staff, The Spokesman-Review. 2 - Staff, The Spokesman-Review. 3 - Amy Donaldson, Lois M. Collins, Deseret News.
General Reporting: 1 - Dan Harrie, The Salt Lake Tribune. 2 - Christopher Smith, Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune. 3 - Bill Morlin, The Spokesman-Review.
Specialized Reporting: 1 - Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News. 2 - Rocky Barker, The Idaho Statesman. 3 (tie) - Christopher Smith, The Salt Lake Tribune, and Tom Zoellner, The Salt Lake Tribune.
Cartoons: 1 - Milt Prigee, The Spokesman-Review.
Editorials: 1 - Alan Bauer, Susan Whaley, Rocky Barker and Patrick Davis, The Idaho Statesman. 2 - D.F. Oliveria, The Spokesman-Review. 3 - John Robinson, Deseret News.
Spot Sports Reporting: 1 (tie) - Staff, The Spokesman-Review, and Doug Robinson, Deseret News. 2 - Scott Taylor, Deseret News. 3 - Staff, Deseret News.
Sports Features: 1 - Doug Robinson, Deseret News. 2 - Hilary Krause, Chris Derrick, The Spokesman-Review. 3 - Doug Robinson, Deseret News.
Reviews: 1 - Nancy Melich, The Salt Lake Tribune. 2 - Jim Kershner, The Spokesman-Review. 3 - Susan Whitney, Deseret News.
Personal Columns: 1 - Doug Robinson, Deseret News. 2 - Jerry Johnston, Deseret News. 3 - John Robinson, Deseret News.
Sports Columns: 1 - John Blanchette, The Spokesman-Review. 2 - Mike Prater, The Idaho Statesman. 3 - Doug Robinson, Deseret News.
General Excellence: 1 - The Spokesman-Review. 2 - The Idaho Statesman. 3 - Deseret News.
Series and Special Projects: 1 - Michelle Cole, Dan Popkey, The Idaho Statesman. 2 - Staff, Deseret News. 3 - Lois M. Collins, Deseret News.
Graphics: 1 - Patrick Davis, The Idaho Statesman. 2 - Lou Ann England, Deseret News. 3 - Alex Nabaum, Standard-Examiner.
Spot News Photography: 1 - Chuck Wing, Deseret News. 2 - Chuck Wing, Deseret News. 3 - Jeffrey Allred, Deseret News.
Feature Photography: 1 - Kristy MacDonald, The Spokesman-Review. 2 - Christopher Anderson, The Spokesman-Review. 3 - Torsten Kjellstrand, The Spokesman-Review.
Sports Photographic: 1 - Chuck Wing, Deseret News. 2 - Gary McKellar, Deseret News. 3 - Christopher Anderson, The Spokesman-Review.
Sequence Photography: 1 - Jeffery Allred, Deseret News. 2 - Tim Schoon, Standard-Examiner. 3 - Kristan Jacobson, Deseret News.
Division B
The William H. Cowles III Memorial Awards
Investigative or Hard Edge Reporting: Kevin Livingston, Kristen Rodine, Vickie Holbrook, Idaho Press-Tribune, "Eddie's Story."
Feature Writing: Margaret Wimborne, Jennifer Dobner, Clay Carpenter, Post Register, "In Our Neighborhoods."
General Awards
Spot News: 1 - Tara Tuchscherer, Sandra Lee, Lorraine Nelson, Lewiston Morning Tribune. 2 - Stephanie Obley, The Spectrum. 3 - Brandy Anderson, The Daily Herald.
General Reporting: 1 - George Greer, Idaho State Journal. 2 - Warren Cornwall, Post Register. 3 - Mike McLean, Coeur d'Alene Press.
Specialized Reporting: 1 - Denise Turner, The Times-News. 2 - Nancy Bodily, The Herald Journal. 3 - Paul Menser, Post Register.
Cartoons: 1 - Brian T. Beesley, Lewiston Morning Tribune.
Editorials: 1 - Marty Trillhaase, Post Register. 2 - Bill Hall, Lewiston Morning Tribune. 3 - Kevin Richert, The Times-News.
Spot Sports Reporting: 1 - Jim Browitt, Lewiston Morning Tribune. 2 - Damen Clow, The Times-News. 3 - Pete Boele, Idaho State Journal.
Sports Feature: 1 - Howie Stalwick, Coeur d'Alene Press. 2 - Brian Beesley, Lewiston Morning Tribune. 3 - Alan Steele, Idaho State Journal.
Reviews: 1 - Doug Fox, The Daily Herald. 2 - Sharon Gholdston, The Daily Herald. 3 - Doug Fox, The Daily Herald.
Personal Columns: 1 - Jim Fisher, Lewiston Morning Tribune. 2 - Steve Crump, The Times-News. 3 - Sandra L. Lee, Lewiston Morning Tribune.
Sports Columns: 1 - Howie Stalwick, Coeur d'Alene Press. 2 - Dick Harmon, The Daily Herald. 3 - Allan Steele, Idaho State Journal.
General Excellence: 1 - Idaho Press-Tribune. 2 - Post Register. 3 - Lewiston Morning Tribune.
Series and Special Projects: 1 - Kevin Livingston, Kristin Rodine, Vickie Holbrook, Rob Bartholomew, Idaho Press-Tribune. 2 - Liz Wright, The Times-News. 3 - Ann Potempa, The Daily Herald.
Graphics: 1 - Pat Obley, The Spectrum. 2 - Michelle Bridges, The Spectrum. 3 - Doug Lindley, Idaho State Journal.
Spot News Photography: 1 - Darin Oswald, The Times-News. 2 - Steve Hanks, Lewiston Morning Tribune. 3 - Brian Winter, The Daily Herald.
Feature Photography: 1 - Darin Oswald, The Times-News. 2 - Brian Winter, The Daily Herald. 3 - Jason Olson, The Daily Herald.
Sports Photography: 1 - Kelton Hatch, Idaho State Journal. 2 - Marc Lester, The Daily Herald. 3 - Doug Lindley, Idaho State Journal.