False rumor of Spokane ICE raid sparked by routine border enforcement patrols
If you're confused about the difference between federal immigration agencies, you're not alone. Here's a quick primer.
Spin Control Rachel Alexander
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, 2017
TUESDAY, SEPT. 6, 2016
NAACP leader calls for end to divisiveness in wake of Condon recall attempt, conflicts over law enforcement
“Words matter.” That’s the simple statement NAACP president Phillip Tyler wanted to convey at a Tuesday morning gathering of elected officials and community leaders.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2015
Bernie Sanders event in Coeur d'Alene next week; presidential hopeful won't attend
There will be a "Feel the Bern Salsa and Chili Cook-Off" in North Idaho next week for Democratic candidate for president Bernie Sanders. Contrary to an earlier report, however, Bernie Sanders won't be attending.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2, 2015
Lichty takes aim at mayor for "broken promise" on police oversight
Mayoral candidate Shar Lichty is taking aim at Mayor David Condon for what she says is a failure to provide independent police oversight in Spokane.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015
Prosecutor apologizes for "angst" caused by wife's anti-Muslim comments
Spokane County Prosecutor Larry Haskell apologized Tuesday for the "angst" caused by anti-Muslim comments his wife made on Facebook.
THURSDAY, FEB. 19, 2015
Fagan calls on Human Rights Commission to apologize for comments on transgender assault
News of a late January assault on a transgender woman at Boots Bakery was publicized by Spokane Human Rights Commission chair Blaine Stum. This morning, Councilman Mike Fagan sent an email to Stum requesting an apology for the actions he took.
Rachel Alexander came to the Spokesman-Review in 2014 after working for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin. She covers social services, health and science for the City Desk and writes a monthly data-focused column, Know Spokane.