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Emma Maple

Emma Maple currently works for the Daily Courier in Southern Oregon, serving as the Jackson County reporter. To get her fill of reporting on religion and values, she still freelances for FaVs in her free time. In her spare time, she loves to rock climb, whitewater raft, backpack and go on adventures with her border collie/Australian Shepherd, Shep. She is one of the FaVs reporters.
Central Washington

Pacific Northwest tribes mark national day of remembrance to show every child matters

Pacific Northwest tribes and Christian advocates honor Indigenous boarding school survivors and call for continued reconciliation, healing and repair.
News

Friends’ 90-mile walk across western Washington shares kindness, one cookie at a time

Two childhood friends walked 90 miles across western Washington, sharing cookies, T-shirts and a message of kindness with faith communities and strangers.
Eastern Washington

Samaritan’s Purse sends 390 volunteers to help Spokane wildfire survivors

Samaritan’s Purse deployed nearly 400 volunteers to help Spokane wildfire survivors recover belongings, rebuild and find hope through Christian ministry.
News

Idaho minister convicted of misdemeanor for role in protesting anti-trans laws 

The Rev. Sara LaWall was convicted of trespassing after protesting Idaho's anti-trans laws, but says faith and advocacy will keep driving efforts to speak out.
Eastern Washington

Spokane church sold its building over rising insurance costs. It’s not alone.

Rising insurance premiums are forcing churches across the Pacific Northwest to rethink budgets, building costs and long-term sustainability.
Central Washington

Controversial Christian program spreads across PNW public schools

LifeWise Academy is expanding its programs across the Pacific Northwest, drawing debate over religious education, public schools and church-state separation.
Eastern Washington

Christian universities pull together during Spokane wildfires

Gonzaga and Whitworth universities opened their doors, provided aid and raised funds after wildfires displaced students, staff and families.
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