Plager fills reporter position for The Journal

Rachel Plager has joined The Ritzville Journal staff in the full-time reporter position, beginning Aug. 31.

Plager, born and raised in Spokane, has always had an interest in living in a small town, and when the job opportunity presented itself, she knew it could be a good fit for her.

Her parents Boyd and Jill Plager are both originally from the area and they graduated from Lind High School.

Plager has multiple family members still residing in the Ritzville community and surrounding areas, and she is excited to have an opportunity to be closer to her extended family and still only an hour from...