Longtime reporter Tom Hallman Jr. retired last week after nearly 44 years at The Oregonian. His byline is a favorite for readers who know he will deliver a feature story well worth their time.Hallman joins Editor Therese Bottomly on “Beat Check with The Oregonian” to talk about his career and what goes into his style of writing and reporting. Hallman won the Pulitzer Prize for his feature “The Boy Behind the Mask.” He also was a Pulitzer finalist twice.Other memorable stories include:

The Apology

The Rescue

Saving the music

A Principal’s Gift

Swept Away

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