Ken Sands: More blogs than fingers

The (Spokane, Wash.) Spokesman-Review has been one of the most aggressive newspapers when it comes to blogging, with 17 so far, and SpokesmanReview.com's approach offers great advice for other newspaper sites looking to start blogging. The site offers a series of topical blogs written by reporters who are experts in their beats. The site has also used blogs to cover events likes local elections and basketball tournaments.

New media managing editor Ken Sands says, "We're pretty excited about our newest blog, what we're calling "Journey to Vatican III." The author is Rebecca Nappi, a columnist and associate editor who recently completed a master's degree in pastoral ministry at Gonzaga University. She says her blog "gives you breaking news and trend alerts in the Roman Catholic Church that signal major reforms to come in the next few years. These reforms would likely happen if, and when, the pope who succeeds John Paul II calls a Vatican III."

Sands' site now has 10 current blogs:
• Spin Control: Political beat writer Jim Camden offers news and notes on the upcoming elections.
• All Cougs, All The Time: Follow Wazzu football as we head into the 2003 season.
• Eye on Olympia: Legislative writer Richard Roesler keeps his eye on the Washington state Legislature.
• Getting There: Transportation writer Amy Cannata offers Inland Northwest commuters tips on getting from here to there.
• Health Beat: Medical writer Carla K. Johnson gives you timely news on staying well and tips gathered from the latest medical research.
• Movies & More: Book and movie critic Dan Webster discusses news, notes and everything about books, movies and everything.
• Roadside Chatter: Coverage and discussion of auto racing on local and national circuits.
• Sound Wave: Get the buzz on upcoming concerts, keep up with a frenzy of underground rumblings, and rip through local and national album and show reviews.
• Wheel Life: Julianne Crane exchanges information about the ever-growing recreational vehicle lifestyle.
• And "Journey to Vatican III."

...and seven retired blogs:
• Apple Cup Countdown
• Conflict in Iraq
• RiverHawks Diary
• State B 2003
• State B 2002
• Valley Incorporation
• Whining & Dining

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