Eric Newhouse has worked as a journalist since 1967. He was a reporter and correspondent for the Associated Press and was also bureau chief for the AP in Charleston, West Virginia. In 1988, he joined the Great Falls Tribune where he was news editor and editorial editor, before becoming a projects editor. He is also an instructor for the University of Great Falls, where he teaches English, mass communications, and writing courses. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, a master's degree from the University of Maryland, and a second master's from Columbia University, where he was also appointed an international fellow. He lives in Montana.