Rebecca Boone

About

Supervisory correspondent and investigative reporter for The Associated Press with expertise in legal affairs, corrections, criminal and civil law, health and welfare and social justice issues. Responsible for leading AP's news coverage in Idaho as supervisor of the Boise news bureau. Extensive experience mining federal and state public records, historical documents, legal databases, social media and other sources to generate tips, research issues and find the supporting evidence that ensures bulletproof stories. Adept interviewer of subjects of all backgrounds, ages and demographics with the experience and ability necessary to interview trauma survivors and other traditionally disadvantaged populations with sensitivity and nuance. Proven ability to write clearly and concisely to make even the most complex issues easily understandable for readers. Strong editor skilled at working with journalists to build compelling and efficient narratives. Effective manager, negotiator and diplomat thanks to skills learned through years of working with AP's Idaho clients from all media sectors. Mentor to new and developing journalists. Above all, a persistent and dogged pursuer of the truth, dedicated to writing the stories that show the world as it is, stripped of pretense and often in need of change.