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Spokane Valley’s Yaeger draws backlash after posting ‘Islam has no home here’

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November 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Why is Idaho more religious than Washington? A recent study highlights the connection between politics and migration.

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October 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Spokane and Seattle joined more than 2,500 “No Kings” protests that took place across the nation on Saturday.

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#nokings #spokane #seattle #trump #politics
October 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Does political rhetoric and praising Jesus belong in the same speech or gathering? Today's article examines Christian values and whether political rhetoric aligns with them.

@cassybenefield.bsky.social and @aaronhedge.bsky.social report.

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October 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
What you may have missed this week:

1. Texas woman sentenced to 6 years for arson attack that destroyed Washington church

2. Survivors to share powerful stories of forgiveness at Idaho church event

3. Spokane prepares for World River Cleanup Day on Sept. 20
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#spokane
September 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Sravasti Abbey consecrates new Buddha Hall after 3 years of construction

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#favsnews #buddhism #religion #news #photoessay #monks #prayer #dharma
September 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The Northfork Presbyterian Church in Ahsahka, Idaho, recently celebrated its 130th anniversary. Established in 1884, it is the first church of its kind in Clearwater County and the third Presbyterian Church established on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation.
Link: favs.news/northfork-pr...
September 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Let Us Worship is a movement led by Feucht who desires to see spiritual and physical restoration in America.

His intention is to head into “America’s darkest, most broken cities." His most recent stop Seattle.

Photos taken by Morgen White.
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#favsnews #religionnews
August 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“We’re all here because of a guy you know in this town. I won’t even say his name,” said producer Peter Bell to loud applause as he took the stage. “If you’re human, you want him gone.”

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#moscowidaho #christchurch
August 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The event is strategically planned to “crash” Grace Agenda, which he described as “the biggest recruiting conference” for the church.

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#moscowidaho #christchurch #event #idaho #religion
August 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
“We have been making meals for five different fire stations in the area; three meals a day, every day this past week,” said fire-wife Dana Bellefeuille who co-owns The Village Bakery located in Idaho alongside her husband, a Spokane Valley firefighter.

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#idaho
July 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Photo Essay: Spokane Global Market weaves food, art and kindness into tapestry of community

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#globalmarket #spokane #immigrants #food #art #community
July 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
When asked about how the rally developed, Organizer Petra Hoy said the group originally planned to focus on the theme “Hands off the Justice System.” But after recent bombing in Iran, organizers switched to “No War on Iran.”

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#iran #spokane #protest #scotus
June 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Exciting news! 🌟- We have done a complete redesign of our daily newsletter.

Now called "First Light", it will share stories and updates about ethics and religion every morning in your inbox.
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June 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Thousands Rally in Downtown Spokane for ‘No Kings Day’ Protest
#nokingsprotest #spokane #photoessay
June 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
How many Americans are actually spiritual but not religious?

@religionmag.bsky.social
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#religion #spirituality
May 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Poem: Divine fire that is you, by Christi Ortiz at Harmony Woods Retreat Center.
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#poem
May 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We are so thankful to have these amazing photos taken by Gen Heywood covering our Uniting the Inland Northwest event. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

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May 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We are so grateful for the amazing turnout at our "Uniting the Inland Northwest" event on Sunday.

Thank you to everyone for your support, and thank you to our excellent panellists!

All photos taken by Gen Heywood.
April 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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April 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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April 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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April 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
An estimated 5,000 protesters assembled in #Spokane Saturday for the Hands Off! protest.

About 50 counter-protesters gathered across the street, voicing support for President Donald Trump.

All photos taken by Gen Heywood.

Article: favs.news/thousands-in...

#handsoff #protest #localnews
April 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Protestors for the National Hands Off protest in Spokane.

#spokane #handsoff #protest
April 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
About 100 visitors visited Spokane's Trans Day of Visibility Art Show in the first hour it opened Saturday. The event took place at Spokane Central Public Library and was sponsored by the library and Odyssey Youth Movement.
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#transrights #spokane #lgbtqia
March 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM