KLCC has been recognized with three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio, Television, Digital News Association (RTDNA).
The three award-winning entries were:
Excellence in Sound - Vaux’s Swift roosting ritual demonstrates adaptation, congregation…and sacrifice. This story was written and produced by Brian Bull, who used innovative recording techniques to capture the sounds of thousands of birds that flock to a chimney on the University of Oregon campus.
Excellence in Writing - For a selection of stories by Brian Bull: Ay Caramba! Springfield’s Simpsons mural turns 10, Vaux’s Swift roosting ritual, and Authenticity of Disney’s signature in children’s book confirmed
Feature Reporting - The Decker sisters: Breaking the 'family curse' of breast cancer, written and produced by Tiffany Eckert. For this story, Tiffany spoke with four sisters from a family with a history of breast cancer.
“The range of KLCC’s daily coverage, from deeply personal to highly actionable and engaging, upholds the highest aspirations for local journalism,” said General Manager Jim Rondeau. “We’re incredibly proud of our team for their commitment to the Murrow tradition of excellence and public service.”
The RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards are among the most prestigious in broadcast and digital news. Award recipients demonstrate the spirit of excellence that Murrow set as a standard for the profession of broadcast and digital journalism.
Regional winners will go on to compete in the national Edward R. Murrow Awards.
