Khushboo Rathore

Khushboo Rathore is a data and engagement reporter for the Oregon Journalism Project. She has journalism and information science degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park.

She was most recently the Roy W. Howard Fellow at Wisconsin Watch, and she has worked on projects with the Associated Press (including the award-winning Lethal Restraint), Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, Local News Network and The Frederick News-Post.

Khushboo is originally from Maryland. Outside of work, she volunteers raising guide and service dogs for non-profit organizations.

Health & Medicine

Six Oregon cities–including Eugene and Roseburg–have some of the highest rates of alcohol-induced death in the nation for people 65 and over

Khushboo Rathore

An aging population, lack of rural treatment and health care, low alcohol taxes, and a pervasive drinking culture all contribute to the high death rates.
Health & Medicine

Oregon suicide rates for farming, fishing and forestry workers are five times the state average

Khushboo Rathore , James Neff

Mental Health Awareness Month also draws attention to Oregon’s overall suicide rate, which is 50% higher than the national rate.