Chris Winters
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
Associated Press,
The Seattle Times,
Washington Times,
The Charlotte Observer,
The Spokesman-Review,
KIRO-TV (Seattle, WA),
Lexington Herald-Leader,
Truthout,
Upworthy,
Common Dreams
and
Covers:
Mostly I write editorials on local and state news for California newspaper, which often ventures into schools, politics, and the environment.
Doesn't Cover:
Sports and arts.
Writer verified elsewhere. I'm ChrisWinters at mstdn.social, bsky.social, & linktr.ee/. I no longer post here.
Awards
C.B. Blethen Award
2014 - Deadline reporting, circ. under 50,000
For "Everything was gone in 5 seconds," breaking news reporting in the Daily Herald of the Oso landslide.
Society of Professional Journalists Award
2018 - Numerous
Won 12 awards from 2000-2018, including first place awards in Science Reporting (2001, The Eastside Journal), Business Reporting (2016, the Daily Herald), and General Excellence for Print Magazines (2018, for YES! Magazine). Other awards for business column writing, spot news reporting, humorous writing, and editorial/commentary.
Western Publishers Association "Maggie" Award
2007 - Most Improved Publication
For the re-launch of Washington CEO Magazine. Also a finalist for business magazines in 2009.
Alliance of Area Business Publications Editorial Excellence Awards
2007 - Best Magazine
Silver Award, for Washington CEO.