JOURNALISM
Journalism
Investigative, narrative, science, climate and public-service reporting.
Reporting from rural communities on water, wildfire, public lands, government and the people living with the consequences.
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CURRENT PROJECT
The Trinity River
A six-part investigation into 120 years of conflict over water, fish and power.
The series traces the transformation of the Trinity River through dam construction, water exports, collapsing fisheries, restoration law and science, and the unresolved pressures now facing the river and the people who depend on it.
IN PROGRESS
SELECTED WORK
Selected journalism
A curated selection of investigative, environmental, narrative and audio reporting.
Investigations & Environment
Reporting on water, wildfire, climate, public lands and the institutions shaping rural communities.
Study: Climate change fueling wildfire smoke deaths
The Trinity Journal · June 11, 2025
2025 CNPA · 5TH PLACE, ENVIRONMENT
Three bears, three months: Highway 299's cost to wildlife
Shasta Scout · November 18, 2025
Ukraine is Ground Zero for the Environmental Impacts of War
Sierra Magazine · April 11, 2022
Narrative & Features
Character-driven reporting on people, place, identity, conflict and the forces shaping everyday life.
105-year journey through America's changing welcome
The Trinity Journal · October 29, 2025
2025 CNPA · 5TH PLACE, IMMIGRATION
Family, Legacy, and the Mat: Amelia Fawcett's Journey Forward
Sports Illustrated · April 18, 2025
We were in Shock- Loved Ones Remember Marine Killed in Abbey Gate Bombing
Task & Purpose · August 26, 2022
Audio & Radio
Reported audio, natural sound and documentary storytelling produced for public radio and other outlets.
LISTEN: Kimberly Fitka O'Domin ceremony and family reflection
KYUK · August 11, 2023
2023 ALASKA PRESS CLUB · 1ST PLACE, BEST NATURAL SOUND AUDIO STORY
New 'Fire Lab' helps train Bethel firefighters to respond to blazes
KYUK · December 6, 2023
2024 PMJA · 2ND PLACE, USE OF SOUND
Both Warrior teams win regional tournament and head to state wrestling competition
KYUK · December 14, 2023
2023 ALASKA PRESS CLUB · 2ND PLACE, BEST SPORTS REPORTING, AUDIO
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Nearly 1,000 published stories across local newspapers, public radio and national outlets. Browse the complete reporting archive by newsroom and publication.