Inland Northwest news: Madison Temple marks 100 years, Gonzaga president meets Pope Leo XIV, Spokane 3 case updates, Idaho school banner and flag law and more.

A pastor in Cashmere, Washington, says his church's humorous sign is drawing smiles, strengthening community ties and helping welcome new visitors.

Affirming churches across the Pacific Northwest are creating LGBTQ+ faith groups that offer belonging, spiritual exploration and support.

Kootenai County revoked the tax exemption on Pastor Ben Ortize's Coeur d'Alene home, citing zoning and religious-use requirements.

Episcopal Camp Cross in Idaho will host its third annual Queer Camp, creating a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ people and families to explore faith and belonging.

Asbury Seminary is no longer an approved school for United Methodist candidates after disagreements over LGBTQ+ inclusion and denominational standards.

A new BYU study finds regular religious participation is linked to healthier lifestyles, lower addiction rates and improved physical health.

The simplest ethical question about gambling has never been "should it exist." It has always been "does the person at the screen actually understand what they are doing, and how much?"

A sudden explosion or toxic industrial accident can leave an entire town in shock. In Longview, Washington, where families are woven together through work, church, school, and neighborhood ties,a deadly explosion at the Nippon paper mill sent ripples of grief through every corner of the community.

For decades, a phone number was more than a technical identifier. It was closely tied to a person’s identity, location, and social presence. Once assigned, it often remained unchanged for years.

Faith communities carry memory in practical ways. A handwritten prayer list, a worn songbook, a printed bulletin, or a family Bible with notes in the margins can say as much as any statement. These objects give people continuity. They help older members and visitors feel a human rhythm.

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