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
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.
Howard Rosenberg
For his television criticism.