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20 Nov Immigration reporting fellowship; Jan. 17 deadline

The Institute for Justice in Journalism is accepting applications for its 2012 professional fellowship program, which will examine the contentious immigration issues playing out across the country on local, state and federal levels and their role in the 2012 election campaign. Click here for program details...

13 Nov SPJ ONA Meet up Wednesday, Nov. 16

Media professionals and groupies are invited to attend a social mixer co-sponsored by Western Washington Pro SPJ and Seattle's Online News Association. Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7 pm at Jillian's in On Westlake. The meetup is part of  ONA's #Newsnext series. Please come out and...

12 Nov SPJ recommends Valid Sources database and content library on journalism innovation

SPJ recommends spending time with an incredible project that inventories innovation within the nation's daily newspaper industry. Go see this incredible interactive database at www.WhooNeedsJouranlism.com, put together by the Seattle-based Valid Sources. It's an incredibly powerful resource for anyone in media.  ...

09 Nov 2011 NW Excellence in Journalism Contest info; SPJ members get big discount

The timeline for the 2011 Northwest Excellence in Journalism Contest is set. Full contest information is below or visit the SPJ Region 10 blog post for more information.

09 Oct Speed-meet PRSA at Seattle Art Museum Nov. 3 – and get free SAM ticket!

SPJ is partnering with the Puget Sound Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America to host "PR and Journalists: How to engage via email, phone and social media," a networking event for working professionals on Thursday Nov. 3 at the Seattle Art Museum. The event,...

15 Sep 2011-2012 Board Members

The ballots have been counted, and we are proud to announce this year's SPJ Western Washington board members. Click here to view full member bios. President - Clay Holtzman, freelance Treasurer - Breanne Coats, Business Examiner Secretary - Mónica Guzmán, freelance Board member - Melissa Dahl, MSNBC.com & Today.com Board member - Evonne Benedict, KING 5 Board...

17 Jul SPJ seeking board candidates – Apply to be on the ballot!

The Western Washington Pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is accepting candidate applications to join its 11-member board of directors ballot for its 2011-12 year. The chapter has multiple two-year (board) and one-year (officer) terms available for candidates, who must be approved in...

03 Jul SPJ awards pick up

The Western Washington Pro Chapter still has several Excellence in Journalism awards that need to be picked up. Please contact Clay Holtzman at Clay.Holtzman@gmail.com to arrange for pick up. If you are unsure of if you are a winner, please download the awards booklet spj2011-final-2....

20 May SOLD OUT

Tickets for this evening's Excellence in Journalism awards banquet are SOLD OUT! If you have tickets for this evening, please remember doors open at 5:30 and don't forget to to DRESS WARMLY because we will be sitting outdoors for the second half of the program (7-9...

11 May LAST DAY to buy discounted banquet tickets, donate auction items

Today is the LAST DAY to buy your discounted tickets to the awards banquet on May 21 and also your last chance to donate items to the banquet's silent auction. After tonight at midnight the cost of each ticket will increase from $60 to $75. Do not delay! Buy your tickets on Brown Paper Tickets by clicking here. And if you want to donate an item to the silent auction that will benefit student scholarships please register it by clicking here and we will make arrangements to pick it up ASAP. Here is everything you need to know for the banquet: