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Aaron Hedge

Aaron Hedge writes about Christian dominionism and environmental issues in and around Spokane. He’s led local coverage of several important local stories, including the fallout from Mayor Nadine Woodward’s appearance at an anti-queer worship concert, the resignation of a gay teacher in Mead and water contamination on the West Plains. He has a master's in creative writing from Eastern Washington University and a master's in environmental studies from Prescott College. He started teaching journalism classes at Gonzaga University this fall.

Christians flock to ‘Life Surge’ event, learn God approves of wealth to advance his kingdom

On Saturday, celebrity-led Christian event called Life Surge aimed to teach Christians how to grow their wealth to grow God's kingdom.

More than 20 protesters arrested at Seattle event planned by Spokane church

The arrested protesters were booked into the King County Jail, and at least eight of them appeared in court Monday, according to The Seattle Times.

Spokane church organizing Seattle stop of national anti-trans tour

Spokane's On Fire Ministries organizes Seattle stop of national anti-trans worship tour aimed at stopping gender-affirming health care. The Mayday USA event targets Capitol Hill's Cal Anderson Park.

Colbert Church Hosts Event Challenging Gender Diversity, Pediatrician to Speak

A Colbert church will host pediatrician Dr. Erica Li speaking on why "sex is a strict binary," challenging gender diversity in an event sponsored by EWFA.

Charlie Kirk draws controversy, support from about 1,200 at WSU stop

Charlie Kirk debates students at WSU stop on far-right American Comeback Tour as critics protest his anti-LGBTQ views and Christian nationalist ties.

Uncertainty for Spokane’s Haitian migrants — and for employers

Haitian migrants in Spokane face uncertain futures as Trump revokes Temporary Protected Status, while local employers and unions pledge support despite potential deportation threats.

Trump’s immigration policies lead to arrests in Washington, Idaho

Following Trump's immigration policies, federal agents have arrested at least four people in Spokane, detaining them in Idaho's Kootenai County Jail, raising concerns over local cooperation and migrant rights.

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