Liked the picture you drew in the Weatherman headline.

What an incredible group of photos! The framing and showcasing of devastation, both as it's happening and after, are all perfectly captured here. The only photo I would have liked to see a different angle of is the trio carrying the motor, but I understand you take what you can get sometimes. Fantastic job!

Shows the effort to help those affected along with the endless damage. Good mix.

I'm not crazy about the illustration or photos, but it's a hard story for visuals. Maybe if there was a baby? The writing and analysis were really well done, and the graphics were helpful.

Lots of personal accounts add to the gravity the story. Witness testimony is provocative. Really makes the reader think about what was experienced and read.

I wasn't a huge fan of using an illustration as the big image for the project homepage when there was great photography, but overall the maps and story analysis were top-notch. The map showing the Great Lake fire perhaps should have had a more prominent red line around the area impacted.

I love that the photographer has people in a majority of their photos. The framing of the gentleman with the shovel is amazing, and the variations of up close and wide showing of the devastation is great. Well done!

Excellent Impact pictures. Article reads well and is engaging to the reader. Lots of research done.

Three great ledes. Congrats!

This is a strikingly layered piece. The use of bright, chaotic color highlights the volatility of wildfire while still grounding the reader in reality. The illustration demands a second look which is necessary, considering the very real threat. A bold and well-balanced editorial companion.

Kudos to this judge! What a great story - literally made me cry! I would love to see this become a nationwide program. Well-written, with the facts and details interwoven with emotion and rawness. Thank you!

Extensive coverage of all angles from a well-trained staff.

Stunning imagery, especially the main photo on the page. I really thought the headlines were compelling with parallel construction, and the narratives were impressive.

Excellent writing and subject matter addressing the drug and alcohol addiction crisis. A true success story on one who has recovered from her homelessness, and now is helping others who are afflicted.

Collection shows the human toll from the storm. Really like that you presented that factor along with the property damage -- and damage done to nature. It serves the readers to show the emotions, hardship and resilience of the people.

This illustration does exactly what great editorial art should do: it sets the emotional tone before the reader gets to the story. The image of women facing away captures the growing isolation experienced in many healthcare deserts. It's dignified, restrained and urgent, which mirrors the reporting. A flawless blend of message and tone.

Love the pictures which add to the written work. The flow of news unbroken by ads makes the article a joy to read. Cutlines are descriptive and add to what the pictures cannot. Excellent work.

Fantastic photos and first-hand accounts added to the emotional depth of this story. I loved the concise detail, not a lot of unnecessary language. Nice job!

Lots of great information here. Important, timely news accompanied by excellent, telling photos. It's obvious this news room has some talent.