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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.
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Idaho faith leaders push back against transgender bathroom law amid legal battle 

Progressive Idaho faith leaders are challenging HB 752, raising questions about transgender rights, religious freedom and church exemptions.
National News

Medford church turns punk, rock music venue into a multicultural worship space

The Reality Center in Medford, Oregon, is drawing worshippers to a converted rock venue inside a shopping mall while building a multicultural church community.
Eastern Washington

Rural Pacific Northwest churches are sharing pastors across denominations to survive

Rural churches across the Pacific Northwest are sharing pastors across denominations, reducing costs, strengthening ministries and building new partnerships.
News

Pacific Northwest’s LGBTQ+ community discovers inclusive faith spaces

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

From billboards to bridge-building, Eastern Washington nonprofit challenges misinformation and rural divides 

Prosperity Eastern Washington is raising awareness about rural healthcare challenges while exploring how faith communities can bridge urban-rural divides.
News

Six transgender Idahoans sue state to block bathroom law before July 1

Transgender Idaho residents are challenging a new state law restricting access to sex-segregated facilities, arguing it violates constitutional rights.
Eastern Washington

Affirming faith communities join Pride Month celebrations across Washington to heal historic wounds

Religious organizations across Washington are joining Pride Month events, offering support, visibility and healing for LGBTQ+ people of faith.
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