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Finalist: Independent Record , by Staff

For its coverage, under deadline pressure, of the worst forest fire in Helena's history.

Winners

Prize Winner in General News Reporting in 1985:

Thomas Turcol

For City Hall coverage which exposed the corruption of a local economic development official. General News Reporting

Finalists

Nominated as finalists in General News Reporting in 1985:

Jonathan Kaufman

For his series on neighborhood activism in Boston

The Jury

Robert C. Maynard(Chair)

Editor and Publisher, Oakland Tribune

David E. Halvorsen

Editor, San Francisco Examiner

Randall C. Hatch

Managing Editor, Ogden Standard-Examiner

Mary Schurz

Editor and Publisher, The Advocate-Messenger, Danville, Ky.

William J. Woestendiek

Executive Editor, The Plain Dealer

1985 Prize Winners

Murray Kempton

For witty and insightful reflection on public issues in 1984 and throughout a distinguished career.