Finalist: The Seattle Times , by Staff
For the work of Duff Wilson that disclosed how toxic waste from heavy industries was being recycled as fertilizer.
Winners
Prize Winner in Public Service in 1998:
Grand Forks (ND) Herald
For its sustained and informative coverage, vividly illustrated with photographs, that helped hold its community together in the wake of flooding, a blizzard and a fire that devastated much of the city, including the newspaper plant itself.
Public Service
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Public Service in 1998:
Staff
For the work of Sonia Nazario, reporter and Clarence Williams, photographer, that chronicled the tragic plight of young children with parents addicted to alcohol and drugs.
The Jury
The Jury
John Hughes(chair )*
editor
Susan Albright
editor of the editorial pages
William Hilliard
former editor
Earl Maucker
editor and vice president
James Naughton
president
Winners in Public Service
The Times-Picayune
For its comprehensive series analyzing the conditions that threaten the world's supply of fish.
The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC)
For the work of Melanie Sill, Pat Stith and Joby Warrick on the environmental and health risks of waste disposal systems used in North Carolina's growing hog industry.
The Virgin Islands Daily News
For its disclosure of the links between the region's rampant crime rate and corruption in the local criminal justice system. The reporting, largely the work of Melvin Claxton, initiated political reforms.
Akron Beacon Journal
For its broad examination of local racial attitudes and its subsequent effort to promote improved communication in the community.
1998 Prize Winners
George Gershwin
Awarded posthumously, commemorating the centennial year of his birth, for his distinguished and enduring contributions to American music.
Linda Greenhouse
For her consistently illuminating coverage of the United States Supreme Court.
Staff
For its comprehensive coverage of a botched bank robbery and subsequent police shoot-out in North Hollywood.