Idaho Statesman takes home 70 awards for 2022 reporting. Check out the winning stories
The Idaho Statesman won 70 awards Saturday at the Idaho Press Club contest, an annual competition that recognizes the best reporting from across the state.
The paper’s staff and reporters won first place in 22 categories and claimed Reporter of the Year (Kevin Fixler), Photographer of the Year (Sarah Miller), Sports Reporter of the Year (Michael Lycklama) and Rookie of the Year (Shaun Goodwin) honors.
Read some of the Statesman’s award-winning reporting on business, crime, sports, agriculture and more below. A full list of the state’s 2022 winners can be found on the Idaho Press Club’s website.
General News Story
Nicole Blanchard, first place, White nationalist moved to Idaho in search of ‘ethnic enclave.’ He’s not alone
Kevin Fixler, Angela Palermo, third place, Neighbors to U of I homicides tell of party culture
Spot News Coverage
Alex Brizee, first place, Former legislative intern testifies
Ian Max Stevenson, second place, Missed appointment led Idaho police to take 10-month-old
Watchdog/Investigative Report
Kevin Fixler, first place, Cash buys, private flights, changing rules
Kevin Fixler, third place, Idaho 55 project fraught with risks from outset
Serious Feature Report
Kevin Fixler, first place, How Janice McGeachin rose from anonymity
Rachel Spacek, third place, Eviction of 11 Latino families sheds light on Ketchum housing crunch
Light Feature Report
Ian Max Stevenson, first place, Stanley is changing. Can its little-town character survive?
Series
Rachel Spacek, Paul Schwedelson, Sally Krutzig, Joni Auden Land, Sarah Miller, first place, Affording Boise
Ryan Suppe, third place, Intersection of religion and politics
Outdoor Feature
Nicole Blanchard, Ryan Suppe, first place, Idaho shuttle company under investigation
Nicole Blanchard, third place, Blind Hunters Say Technology Could Help Them Shoot Safely
Sports News Coverage
Rachel Roberts, first place, Kigab leads Boise State, with assist from mom
Ron Counts, second place, Former Boise State coach Dirk Koetter back on the sideline
Sports Feature Story
Rachel Roberts, second place, ‘Preposterous thing’: College basketballs are not created equal
Sports Prep News Story
Michael Lycklama, second place, A shot clock in Idaho? The state’s players weighed in
Sports Prep Feature Story
Michael Lycklama, second place, ‘Silent killer’ loomed in Eagle coach’s heart
General Column
Bryan Clark, third place
Specialty Column
Michael Deeds, first place, Words & Deeds
Bryan Clark, third place, Idaho water troubles
Opinion
Bob Kustra, second place, Idaho loses influence as Republicans relegated to Senate minority
Arts / Entertainment Report
Rachel Roberts, second place, Boise’s ‘Antiques Roadshow’ event produces gems
Political Report
Becca Savransky, second place, Idaho lawmakers distributed ‘secret folder.’ Here’s what it had
Ryan Suppe, third place, GOP convention highlights conflicting values
Elections Report
Kevin Fixler, second place, Fulcher paying daughter to run reelection campaign
Ryan Suppe, third place, Idaho group spent the most on social media. Did it work?
Education Report
Becca Savransky, second place, Idaho kids harmed when restrained, secluded in schools
Business Report
Paul Schwedelson, first place, How Boise’s once-cheap housing market mutated
Angela Palermo, second place, AG asked ‘animal rescue’ thrift store to change name. It didn’t
Sally Krutzig, third place, After paychecks bounce (again), employees point to owner’s past
Agriculture Report
Ian Max Stevenson, first place, These Boise urban farmers fought developers and won
Rachel Spacek, Catherine Odom, Andrea Teres-Martinez, second place, Idaho farmworkers struggle with wages
Crime / Courts Report
Alex Brizee, first place, Meridian mom sentenced for infant son’s murder
Alex Brizee, second place, Suspect in Idaho motel murders needed mental health help
Religion Report
Becca Savransky, second place, LGBTQ youth meet with faith leaders
Environment Report
Ian Max Stevenson, Kevin Fixler, first place, Idaho cobalt mine could help, but at what cost?
Nicole Blanchard, second place, Forest service sprays chemicals on private properties
Health/Medical Report
Angela Palermo, second place, How doctors say Idaho’s abortion law disrupts care
Ian Max Stevenson, third place, Two years of COVID
Rookie of the Year
Shaun Goodwin, first place
Mia Maldonado, second place
First Amendment Award
Ian Max Stevenson, third place, Chemical leak
Reporter of the Year
Kevin Fixler, first place
Becca Savransky, third place
Photographer the Year
Sarah A. Miller, first place
Darin Oswald, second place
Sports Reporter of the Year
Michael Lycklama, first place
Best Graphics
Nicole Blanchard, second place, Chapman timeline
Best Newsletter
Hayat Norimine, Ryan Suppe, second place, Capitol Letters
Best Use of Drone
Darin Oswald, third place, Idaho Highway 55 Project
Special Coverage
Statesman Staff, second place, Affording Boise
Statesman Staff, third place, Quadruple homicide
Best Online-Only Video News Story
Darin Oswald, second place, Idaho Youth Ranch Warehouse Fire
Sarah Miller, third place, “I’m Not Garbage” Homeless Protest
Best Online-Only Video Program, Public Affairs
Rachel Spacek, second place, Affording Boise: Seeking Solutions to our Housing Crisis
General Excellence, Daily Print
Idaho Statesman, second place
Spot News Photography
Sarah Miller, second place, Roe v Wade Decision Arrest
Feature Photography, Light
Sarah Miller, third place, 100 Degrees of Fun
Feature Photography, Serious
Darin Oswald, first place, Smoky Boise Skyline
Darin Oswald, second place, Rising Rent Roommates
Darin Oswald, third place, Fallen Officer Memorial
General News Photography
Darin Oswald, first place, Ammon Bundy Defends Himself
Sarah Miller, second place, University of Idaho Deaths Vigil at Boise State
Sports News Photography
Darin Oswald, first place, Tackle Whiff
Darin Oswald, second place, That’s Pass Interference
Photo Essay
Darin Oswald, second place, Alexander Davis Closes
Sarah Miller, third place, Christmas Horse Parade
News Portrait Photography
Sarah Miller, first place, How I Became Homeless
Darin Oswald, third place, Baseball Athlete of the Year
