Rachel Alexander
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Spokane, WA, United States
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Past articles by Rachel:
For some patients, opioids provide only hope
Chronic pain patients caught in the complexities and controversies as opioid epidemic draws tighter scrutiny of prescription policies. → Read More
After 18 years’ imprisonment, Uzbek journalist reunited with family in Spokane
After serving 18 years behind bars in Uzbekistan, enduring beatings, starvation, solitary confinement and almost no contact with the outside world, Muhammad Bekjanov is free to tell his story. → Read More
Finding shelter: A night with the women of Spokane’s Hope House
During a hot summer evening, women at Spokane’s Hope House shelter shared their thoughts, impressions and life experiences. The shelter is part of Spokane’s 24/7 network for homeless people, built on the idea that everyone, regardless of age or gender, should have a safe place to be inside at all times. → Read More
Study shows declining prescriptions for opioids in Washington, Idaho
Opioid prescription rates and diagnoses of opioid addiction are declining nationally and in Washington, according to a report from Blue Cross Blue Shield released Thursday. → Read More
Report: Washington ranks near the top in terms of child health
Washington fares better than most U.S. states in taking care of its kids, especially when it comes to health, according to a new report by Kids Count. → Read More
A Local Data Reporter Covers America’s Deadly Opioid Epidemic
A behind-the-scenes look at how one reporter put together a data-driven story about healthcare workers dying of opioid overdoses in the United States. → Read More
New Planned Parenthood health center dedicated in Spokane
Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho dedicated its new $5 million health center Friday afternoon in Spokane, with staff saying the modernized clinic will allow them to care for more patients and expand sex education and advocacy efforts. → Read More
Roll out the giant chess set: Spokane Sidewalk Games back for the third year
Heavy winds Wednesday toppled more than a few signs as vendors set up for the Kendall Yards farmers market, but two giant Connect Four boards stood tall. The games signaled the beginning of the third summer of Spokane Sidewalk Games, which has put giant versions of checkers, chess, chutes and ladders and more in public spaces. → Read More
In a first, Spokane was top choice for all incoming UW medical students in Spokane
Spokane has a new milestone to brag about: Medical students are fighting to come here. → Read More
‘Pride’ coming back to Spokane’s streets, with a welcome for all
Last year, OutSpokane handed out 1,000 rainbow flags during the city’s annual Pride parade. This year, they’re adding to the mix with the Pride flags for transgender, bisexual, pansexual and asexual people. → Read More
Diary of a Local Data Reporter
Telling the story of health care workers dying from opioid overdoses in Spokane, Washington → Read More
New study shows high uranium levels in some wells in northeastern Washington
Wells in northeastern Washington frequently have high uranium concentrations, sometimes as much as 40 times the level considered safe for drinking water. A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey sampled water from 13 wells and looked at historical data on uranium concentrations. → Read More
Amorous bear billboards reappear, this time with a cub
Spokane’s favorite bear couple is back, this time as parents. → Read More
Washington now accepts cash child support payments at 7-Eleven stores
The state’s Department of Social and Health Services announced Monday it’s partnering with PayNearMe, a national vendor, to enable cash payments of child support at 7-Eleven, Ace Cash Express or Casey’s General Store locations. → Read More
Patty Murray report: Opioid addiction and deaths cost Washington $9.2 billion in 2016
Opioid addiction and overdoses cost Washington $9.2 billion in 2016, according to a report by Senator Patty Murray’s office released Monday. → Read More
Father of Sandy Hook shooting victim speaking at Our Kids: Our Business
Jeremy Richman left a career in drug development to purse research into brain structure and violence in the aftermath of his six-year-old daughter’s killing in the Sandy Hook school shootings. → Read More
At Fairmount Memorial Park, a headstone links strangers lost in Titanic’s plunge
William Rice, a Hillyard railroad worker, died two years before the Titanic set sail. Yet his life and death provided a link – unknown at the time – among three groups of passengers on board. → Read More
Airborne ICU in 747 touches down in Spokane for nationwide Ebola drill
On Wednesday, Spokane participated in Tranquil Terminus, a drill to test a nationwide system. It’s the first federal exercise to simulate moving multiple patients with highly infectious diseases around the country. → Read More
Campaign to stop smoking includes focus on blacks targeted by menthols marketing
Gene Aikens is at the forefront of an anti-smoking campaign that has a focus highlighting how blacks were targeted with the marketing of menthol cigarrettes by big tobacco. → Read More
Justice Department refuses to release report on its examination of Spokane Police Department
The U.S. Department of Justice has refused to release its report on the Spokane Police Department’s reforms after a public records request and appeal by The Spokesman-Review. → Read More