Work
Selected news writing, video and audio. For an automatically updated archive of Logan's latest stories, visit his portfolio on Authory. For the most recent work, visit Idaho Reports at Idaho Public Television.
News Writing
Miscellaneous Stories
- Governor, law enforcement say growing fentanyl trade threatens 'Idaho way of life'
- Funding available for Lake Coeur d'Alene phosphorus reduction
- Upcoming SCOTUS case could reshape Idaho abortion law
- Chronic wasting disease surveillance underway in central Idaho
2021 Legislative Redistricting
- Redistricting commission builds foundation for next 90 days
- Redistricting commission takes first crack at drawing maps
- Treasure Valley calls for urban southwestern congressional district
- Canyon, Ada residents consider communities of interest
- North Idaho communities make redistricting requests
- Idaho's final redistricting maps approved
- One person, one vote, forty-four counties
2021 Idaho Campaigns
- House Speaker Scott Bedke joins lieutenant governor race
- Education funding ballot initiative delayed after 'premature' start
- Lt. Gov. McGeachin issues executive order while Little leaves Idaho
- Sandpoint mayor announces governor campaign
2021 Idaho Legislature
- Proposed constitutional amendment on drug policy would set Idaho apart even more
- House committee considers formalizing gallery rules
- Former Senator Dean Mortimer hospitalized with COVID-19
- Draft bill would dramatically redirect online sales tax
- Budget committee shoots down federal overreach fund
- Senate moving methodically on COVID legislation
Giddings Ethics Hearing
- Giddings combative as lawmakers question conduct
- Committee recommends censure for ethics violations
- Analysis: Are ethics complaint responses subject to public disclosure?
COVID-19 Pandemic
- As hospitals struggle, Gov. Little mobilizes Idaho National Guard
- Vaccine rollout continues with low supply and high demand
- Department of Health and Welfare clarifies policies on 'booster' shots
- Marsing trustees adopt COVID-19 plan; Mask mandate could get complicated for school districts
- Local districts, Southwest District Health to huddle on back-to-school plan
2020 Idaho Elections
- No shakeups in District 5 legislative results
- 35 legislative districts amendment approved by voters
- Analysis: Jordan results show GOP benefitted from turnout
- Podcast: Was the 2020 election stolen?
2020 Idaho Legislature
Logan covered Idaho's 2020 legislative session as a capitol reporting intern with the UI McClure Center for Public Policy Research. His articles were printed in the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Coeur d'Alene Press, the Idaho County Free Press, the Owyhee Avalanche, the Power County Press and the Aberdeen Times, and published online by Idaho Public Radio. Read Logan's full 2020 statehouse coverage here.
Video
Associate Producer — Idaho Reports
Kelley Packer | Association of Idaho Cities
Rep. Lauren Necochea | D-Boise
Rep. Sage Dixon | R-Ponderay
Rep. Scott Bedke | R-Oakley, Speaker of the House
AwardCan We Do More with One Penny?
Idaho State Broadcasters Association 2022 Best in Broadcasting Awards — Division A: News and Public Affairs, Best Spot News Story, 3rd place.
Host — CIV•ED | A Guide to Idaho Politics and Civic Engagement
Public Participation in Idaho Government
Of everyone involved in government, it's the public that has the most important role. And at no time is that more apparent than on election day.
How a Bill becomes a Law in Idaho
Idaho has 35 legislative districts, each with two representatives and one senator.
The Role of the Media
Professional journalists gather information by interviewing sources, reviewing documents, and fact-checking claims.
The State Budget
Every legislative session in Idaho, a group of lawmakers called the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee crafts budgets for each state agency.
Student Work — University of Idaho
Personal Day
A burnt out office worker tries to request a day off from work.
MEAT IS GOOD FOR YOU
George is strong. Wendy is pretty. And Kenneth has lots of pep!
Moscow Brewing Company
Andy Severson and Aaron Hart break down beer making and their approach to the process from brewing to tasting.
ASUI Election Forums
The first Associated Students of the University of Idaho election forum included only three of the ten senate candidates, but organizers said that wasn't too unexpected.
DDD Show Preview
DancersDrummersDreamers is a collaborative performance by the UI Dance Program and Lionel Hampton School of Music.
UI Student Speaks Out About Grant Issues
Broadcasting & Digital Media student Bailey O'Bryant recalls his experience with the UI's grant management prior to Professor Denise Bennett's firing.
Designing a Sustainable School for Girls
UI architecture students travel to Togo to design a sustainable girls' school in partnership with a nonprofit run by a UI alumna.
'The Pillowman' Promotional Reel
Five short social media videos to promote Moscow Art Theatre Too's 2019 summer production of 'The Pillowman' by Martin McDonagh.
More student work: UI Student Media video playlist.
Audio
Idaho Reports Podcast
Weekly episodes of Idaho Public Television's public policy and legislative affairs program.
Podcast Manager — Idaho Public TelevisionDialogue with Marcia Franklin
A podcast series featuring conversations about Idaho politics and policy.
Senate Education Committee Coverage
Story about a bill that would have decreased the number of finalists that public state universities must name in presidential searches. Published in the Argonaut and played on KUOI 89.3 FM.
Virtual Reality
Explore the use of virtual reality from video games to 3D mapping and its possible future in professional architecture. Hosts: Chris Graham, Logan Finney, Kali Nelson. (JAMM 426: Narrative Journalism)
This Idaho Life"Out of Fuel in Fruitland"
A narrative podcast in the style of This American Life. (JAMM 122: Multimedia Storytelling)