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

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News > Health

How to stay safe while ‘hazardous’ levels of smoke and dust blanket Spokane from weekend fires

UPDATED: Sun., Aug. 20, 2023

Air quality improved throughout the day Sunday, but remained in levels hazardous and very unhealthy for most people. Experts suggest limiting the amount of time you're outside and wearing a well-fitting mask to avoid exposure that can cause both short-term and long-term symptoms.

News > Weather

Following near-record heat streak, Spokane to encounter weekend of smoke

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 18, 2023

After a string of days with near record-breaking heat that topped 100 degrees, Spokane is supposed to cool down. But smoke was already creeping into town Friday from a large fire in Medical Lake, and meteorologists also expect a northerly wind to blanket the city with smoke from Canadian fires this weekend.

News > Weather

Heat expected to break records in Spokane on Tuesday and Wednesday

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 14, 2023

The dangerous heat wave throughout the Pacific Northwest is set to break records Tuesday and Wednesday in Spokane.

News > Weather

Here’s how to stay safe as scorching weather bakes Spokane

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 14, 2023

High temperatures forecast for Spokane this week will create “deadly” conditions for those who cannot protect themselves, according to a National Weather Service warning.

News > Health

Cases of COVID-19 are going up nationally for the first time this year. What about Spokane?

Mon., Aug. 14, 2023

Cases of COVID-19 are going up nationally for the first time in 2023, but Spokane's rise in cases has been modest and is not cause to change precautionary measures, experts say.

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‘Never underestimate the power of coming together’: Unity in the Community brings different cultures together in Riverfront Park for 29th year

UPDATED: Sun., Aug. 13, 2023

First founded in 1994, Unity in the Community began as an outgrowth of African Methodist Episcopal Church but soon grew to encompass all types of diversity found in Spokane.

News > Health

WSU Spokane’s new School of Medicine building is ready for students following $17 million renovations

Fri., Aug. 11, 2023

Walking into the Washington State University’s newly renovated College of Medicine building, second-year medical student Cari Coles was “awestruck” she would be studying there in just a few weeks.

News > Health

Idaho has quietly dissolved its committee tasked with understanding maternal deaths

Sun., Aug. 6, 2023

An Idaho panel tasked with investigating the deaths of pregnant residents was not renewed by the state Legislature and quietly dissolved last month.

News > Health

Idaho State University in Coeur d’Alene to offer accelerated nursing degree for those with an undergraduate degree in another subject

Fri., Aug. 4, 2023

Idaho State University and Kootenai Health are partnering to offer an Accelerated Bachelors of Nursing undergraduate program in the Coeur d’Alene area.

A&E > Entertainment

Bright Comet Theatre new company focused on promoting underrepresented artists, punk rock musical ‘Lizzie’ plays with all-female cast

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 3, 2023

Founded by a pair of 20-something theater artists, Bright Comet Theatre is a new nonprofit hoping to bring opportunities to those who are too often underrepresented in Spokane’s theater community.

News > Local Government

Conservative third-place Spokane mayoral candidate Tim Archer says he’s unlikely to endorse Woodward or Brown

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 2, 2023

The third-place finisher in Tuesday’s primary for Spokane mayor, Tim Archer, said he has no plans to endorse either candidate in the November election – creating an obstacle for incumbent Nadine Woodward to coalesce Spokane’s conservative vote in a race shaping up to be hard fought and close.

News > Idaho

Federal judge temporarily blocks any possible prosecution of Idaho doctors for providing out-of-state referrals for abortion

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 2, 2023

A federal judge has temporarily blocked any attempt to prosecute or strip medical licenses from Idaho doctors providing out-of-state referrals for abortion.

News > Sci/Tech

Spokane-based Hi-Rel Laboratories is the only NASA contractor in Eastern Washington to work on new manned mission to the moon

UPDATED: Mon., July 31, 2023

Defects as small as 1/10,000th the diameter of a human hair can cause catastrophic failure aboard a spacecraft.

A&E > Stage

Stage Left Theatre cancels production of ‘The Pillowman’ over ‘problematic’ portrayal of mental disability

UPDATED: Fri., July 28, 2023

Pointing to the play’s “problematic” portrayal of mental disability, Stage Left Theater has canceled its production of “The Pillowman” a few months before its premiere.

News > Health

Washington State University launches online certificate program for medical professionals working in Indigenous communities

Thu., July 27, 2023

Washington State University is launching an online certificate program focused on building trust between tribal communities and medical professionals by creating greater understanding of traditional ways of health and healing.

News > Health

‘They become my family, and I become theirs’: New memorial at Deaconess helps staff process the secret grief of cancer nurses

UPDATED: Fri., July 28, 2023

Unknown and unseen by the cancer patients who receive treatment there each day, a nurse places a small stone in a bowl tucked in the corner of the staff break room of Deaconess Hospital.

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