Caleb McGever

Caleb McGever is a freelance journalist and digital content producer in Spokane. He graduated from Whitworth University, where he earned a degree in English and theology while working at the Whitworthian as magazine editor. Although he is originally from Phoenix he now lives in Spokane and appreciates its green outdoors, lively people and loud local punk rock bands.

Coeur d’Alene rock band Black Happy returns with faith-infused music after 30-year hiatus

Black Happy, the nine-piece horn-driven rock band from Coeur d'Alene, reunites after 30 years with faith-infused music that blends Christian themes with secular rock influences. The band's drummer says music is a gift, but faith comes first.

Spokane groups commemorate Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings with peace events

Spokane Veterans for Peace and community groups are hosting events to mark 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, calling for peace, remembrance, and nuclear disarmament.

Regional Lutheran synod strengthens rural faith communities with CaSTLE project

Kickoff events launch ELCA's Northwest Intermountain Synod’s CaSTLE project to build up and unite rural churches and ecumenical partnerships.

Spokane clergy champion workforce equity in city spending plan

Several clergy members in Spokane spoke at the event, explaining how their spiritual roles led them to advocate for economic reform.

Gabriel’s challenge joins Spokane Fatherhood Initiative for Father’s Day Celebration

The collaboration brings together SpoFI's annual Father's Day event with the closing ceremony for Gabriel's Challenge, a community initiative founded by Kitara Johnson-Jones to address Spokane's fentanyl crisis.

Gonzaga cycling class shifts gears to talk about community engagement

One recently graduated group of Gonzaga students took to the trails in a new class exploring cycling, spirituality and connection.

Decline in Christianity challenges Spokane churches to reimagine spiritual engagement

Spokane churches face challenges as affiliation declines. Megachurches and nondenominational ones thrive, while others adapt through land stewardship and community engagement.

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