Zach Fridell
Reporter
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Zach Fridell was hired as the education reporter for the Steamboat Pilot &
Today in May 2008. He grew up in Manhattan, Kan., before earning a
bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University in Evanston,
Ill. During college, Zach worked with the Medill Innocence Project to help
free men who were wrongly convicted of murder. Zach also worked for the
Daily Northwestern and as an intern for The Florida Times-Union in
Jacksonville. After graduating, Zach began working for an English-language
newspaper in Phuket, Thailand, where he wrote and edited copy for one year
before moving to Steamboat.
When not at the office, Zach enjoys traveling, reading, finding new music and
mountain biking. Although Zach has only been snowboarding once before moving
to Steamboat, he looks forward to spending time outdoors and learning to
enjoy snow.
Recent Stories
YVEA customers could see rate hike
About $5 per month increase for average use possible beginning in January
Starting in 2010, all Yampa Valley Electric Association customers could see an increase of as much as 7 percent on monthly bills because of an increase in wholesale prices from Xcel Energy. For residential customers, that comes to an average increase of $5.04 per month.
Assault investigations ongoing
Police, deputies have identified suspects in 2 of 3 recent cases
Police and deputies have identified suspects in two of the three recent reports of sexual assault or attempted assaults in the Steamboat Springs area. Local law enforcement officials maintain that there is no reason to believe the incidents are related.
YVMC surveys senior housing need
YVMC has targeted local baby boomers and senior residents with a survey about the demands for senior living for their parents. A first batch of postcards went out in the mail, and anyone interested can return the postcard to receive the survey.
Hans Cartin receives federal prison time for gun, drug charges
Steamboat man to serve 8 years
A Steamboat Springs man arrested in a December raid was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of a machine gun and possession of and intent to distribute cocaine.
Last-day voters weigh in
Elections officials have now collected more than 620 ballots today
More than 850 people have dropped of ballots or voted as of 6 p.m. today, Routt County election officials said. Anyone who still needs to vote must deliver a ballot to the Routt County Courthouse in downtown Steamboat Springs by 7 p.m.
ACET suspect pleads guilty, will be deported to Mexico
Ernesto Sanluis-Espinoza, one of three men arrested in an All Crimes Enforcement Team drug raid Aug. 31, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge during a hearing Monday and will be deported.
DA's personnel budget cut by 5 percent
3 counties in 14th Judicial District agree to reduction
Commissioners for Routt, Grand and Moffat counties agreed Monday to trim the 14th Judicial District Attorney's personnel budget by 5 percent in 2010, to make up for lost revenue.
Oak Creek comprehensive plan to be revised
Updated town policy draft makes few, but significant, changes
The town of Oak Creek has until Dec. 31 to update its comprehensive plan, giving new direction and guidance to the city government. The comprehensive plan, created in 1996, was designed to be used as guidance for town policies.
South Routt's Jim Iacovetto dies at 96
Jim Iacovetto, eldest son of family patriarch Sam Iacovetto, could be found around the South Routt area wearing his denim overalls, his denim jacket and his strong work ethic. As an engineer on the railroad for 43 years, Jim Iacovetto was part of a South Routt tradition of an involved family that shaped many aspects of early Phippsburg. Iacovetto died Oct. 25 in Grand Junction. He was 96 years old and had lived in Delta County for the past 35 years.
Standoff ends without injury
A police standoff that lasted nearly four hours early Friday on Laurel Lane ended peacefully after police broke down a door and arrested a 33-year-old Steamboat Springs man. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of domestic violence on Laurel Lane at about 12:45 Friday morning.
Recent Photos
Sophie Picking, 4, spent part of the sunny Sunday afternoon at the Howelsen Park playground with her mother, Lynn, and the rest of the family. The temperature Sunday rose to about 70 degrees. According to the Weather Underground forecasting service, the average temperature for Oct. 18 is 56 degrees, and the record is 75, set in 1958.
Published on October 19, 2009
Suicide prevention speaker Bryce Mackie showed his film "Eternal High" on Thursday night at Steamboat Springs High School. Mackie and his father, Tom, spoke to an audience about suicide awareness.
Published on September 20, 2009
Suicide prevention speaker Bryce Mackie showed his film "Eternal High" on Thursday night at Steamboat Springs High School. Mackie and his father, Tom, spoke to an audience about suicide awareness.
Published on September 20, 2009
Subaru RallyTeam USA Driver Travis Pastrana chats with, from left, Tim Aigner, Gabe Aigner, Frank Becker and Lauri Aigner during a signing session Thursday evening at Cook Chevrolet/Jeep/Subaru. Pastrana, a supercross champion and X Games gold medalist, is in town with Rally Colorado 2009.
Published on September 18, 2009
Luke Jankoski, 10, leads Oreo through an obstacle course as part of a trail competition at the Routt County Fair. It was the first year Luke showed llamas, and he earned fourth place in the two competitions.
Published on August 15, 2009
