Amanda Sullender

Current Position: health reporter

Amanda joined The Spokesman-Review in July 2023 as a health reporter. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a major in political science with a concentration in urban politics and a minor in public policy. She also has a public affair reporting degree. She previously worked at the Springfield News-Leader and interned at the Chicago Sun-Times.

Email: amandas@spokesman.com
Phone: (509) 459-5455

Most Recent Stories

News > World

Spokane activists hold vigil for Washington resident killed by Israeli military in West Bank

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 13, 2024

Three months ago, student activist Ayşenur Eygi graduated from the University of Washington. Last week, she was killed by the Israeli military while protesting on behalf of Palestinians in the West Bank.

News > Health

Rabid bat found in Spokane County

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 9, 2024

A bat with rabies was found in Spokane County last week – the first known rabies case in the county this year.

News > Health

WA Cares is a small lifeline to those workers struggling to pay for long-term care. Voters this fall will decide whether you can opt out

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 10, 2024

When her elderly father needed 24-hour care, Sam Hatzenbeler could not afford it.

News > Health

Providence’s children inpatient psychiatric center to close this week; Sacred Heart nurses protest

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 9, 2024

Providence Health Care is closing its Psychiatric Center for Children and Adolescents this week.

News > Health

MultiCare expands SANE training for nurses who treat victims of sexual assault

Thu., Sept. 5, 2024

MultiCare is establishing a training program for its Washington nurses on how best to treat victims of sexual assault.

News > Health

Should you get another COVID vaccine? New vaccine formulations approved amid summer surge

Tue., Sept. 3, 2024

COVID-19 cases are surging in Spokane and a new round of vaccines have been approved, but the coronavirus may seem in the rearview for many.

News > Local government

Spokane and regional 911 communications system remain at impasse

Sat., Aug. 31, 2024

In the fight over how Spokane fields its 911 calls, Mayor Lisa Brown and the Spokane Regional Emergency Communications remain at an impasse.

News > Health

FDA approves Neffy, a nasal spray alternative to an EpiPen that does not need a needle to stop an allergic reaction

Fri., Aug. 30, 2024

Those at risk of a severe allergic reaction always have handy an EpiPen just in case. But soon their life might be saved by a spray in the nose rather than a needle to the thigh.

News > WA Government

West Plains resident, progressive group file recall petition against Commissioner Al French, alleging PFAS coverup

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 27, 2024

A West Plains resident filed a recall petition Tuesday against Spokane County Commissioner Al French, alleging he used his position to cover up contamination of the area’s groundwater.