@rachel-sun.bsky.social
Journalist working at Northwest Public Broadcasting in collaboration with the Lewiston Tribune and Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Send news tips to [email protected]. She/they
Are you a renter in Whitman County? Do you know someone who is? I'd like to interview you/them for a story. DM me or send me an email at [email protected].
July 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Are you a renter in Whitman County? Do you know someone who is? I'd like to interview you/them for a story. DM me or send me an email at [email protected].
This was a fun story to write, and I think it's pretty fun to listen to as well. Check it out! www.nwpb.org/2025/07/03/m...
Meet the regenerative farmer growing produce off-the-grid in rural Idaho - Northwest Public Broadcasting
In a small Idaho community, one farmer has carved out a truly different way of living. He’s growing produce off-the-grid for local buyers.
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July 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This was a fun story to write, and I think it's pretty fun to listen to as well. Check it out! www.nwpb.org/2025/07/03/m...
Got this message from a childhood friend this morning :') ❤️
June 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Got this message from a childhood friend this morning :') ❤️
Forgot to post earlier, but I recently found out my colleagues and I won an SPJ!
Health Reporting - Large
Second Place: Lauren Gallup, Rachel Sun, Jenna Dennison, "With rural maternity wards closing, lawmakers hope funding will help," Northwest Public Broadcasting
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Health Reporting - Large
Second Place: Lauren Gallup, Rachel Sun, Jenna Dennison, "With rural maternity wards closing, lawmakers hope funding will help," Northwest Public Broadcasting
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
SPJ NW Region 10: 2024 award winners
SPJ Region 10 2024 EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS AT LARGE AUDIO MAGAZINES PHOTO & DESIGN VIDEO WRITING GENERAL EXCELLENCE AT LARGE At Large: Magazine column First Place: Joanna Kresge, "Now You Kno...
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June 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Forgot to post earlier, but I recently found out my colleagues and I won an SPJ!
Health Reporting - Large
Second Place: Lauren Gallup, Rachel Sun, Jenna Dennison, "With rural maternity wards closing, lawmakers hope funding will help," Northwest Public Broadcasting
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
Health Reporting - Large
Second Place: Lauren Gallup, Rachel Sun, Jenna Dennison, "With rural maternity wards closing, lawmakers hope funding will help," Northwest Public Broadcasting
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
ICYMI, this is the cutest story I've gotten to do in a while. www.nwpb.org/2025/05/02/o...
Orphaned kittens find doting care with adopted mother - Northwest Public Broadcasting
After losing her own litter, a mother cat adopted three orphaned kittens.
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May 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
ICYMI, this is the cutest story I've gotten to do in a while. www.nwpb.org/2025/05/02/o...
Reposted
The Department of Health and Human Services says it will require new vaccines to be tested against a placebo, which could complicate and delay Food and Drug Administration approval of many vaccines.
RFK Jr. to require placebo-controlled studies for new vaccines
The Department of Health and Human Services says it will require new vaccines to be tested against a placebo, which could complicate and delay Food and Drug Administration approval of many vaccines.
www.npr.org
May 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Department of Health and Human Services says it will require new vaccines to be tested against a placebo, which could complicate and delay Food and Drug Administration approval of many vaccines.
That one time a few weeks ago I got to meet Harry Smith
April 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
That one time a few weeks ago I got to meet Harry Smith
Midwives occupy a unique role providing both healthcare and emotional support for mothers. That's a big part of why patients seek them out.
Now, as more towns face provider shortages, the midwife's role may be expanding for another reasons. There aren't enough OB-GYNs to deliver all the babies.
Now, as more towns face provider shortages, the midwife's role may be expanding for another reasons. There aren't enough OB-GYNs to deliver all the babies.
In one Idaho town, nurse-midwives stepping up as hospital struggles to recruit obstetricians - Northwest Public Broadcasting
Rural communities are struggling to bring in obstetricians. Nurse-midwives are helping to fill the gap, but more is still needed to ensure long-term health care access
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April 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Midwives occupy a unique role providing both healthcare and emotional support for mothers. That's a big part of why patients seek them out.
Now, as more towns face provider shortages, the midwife's role may be expanding for another reasons. There aren't enough OB-GYNs to deliver all the babies.
Now, as more towns face provider shortages, the midwife's role may be expanding for another reasons. There aren't enough OB-GYNs to deliver all the babies.