Lauren Melink: Writer/Producer at Outdoor Idaho

Lauren Melink is a writer/producer at Outdoor Idaho. A Pacific Northwest native, Lauren comes to the show with a passion for the outdoors, in particular trail running. Since joining, she’s been honored with an Emmy for her work on “Sawtooths on My Mind” and an Emmy nomination for “Urban Wildlife.” Prior to joining Idaho Public Television Lauren was a reporter/anchor/producer at a news station in Bend, Oregon where she was awarded for her small-market features reporting.

Lauren’s experience also includes working in the Philippines for an online news organization and extensive overseas travel. When she’s not running around the Boise Foothills, Lauren enjoys writing short non-fiction stories.