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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

Holocaust Torahs help Northwest Jews remember, honor and connect new generations to their history

Fourteen Torah scrolls rescued from the Holocaust connect Pacific Northwest Jewish communities to lost congregations, preserve history and confront antisemitism
Central Washington

Wenatchee interfaith leaders counter anti-LGBTQ+ protests with dance parties

Wenatchee’s interfaith Rainbow Response Team uses music, dancing and nonviolence to counter anti-LGBTQ+ protests and create a more welcoming community.
News

Seattle faith leaders gather to pray for unity before midterm elections

Seattle faith leaders will gather at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral for a nonpartisan prayer vigil promoting unity, peace and democratic values.
News

Bellevue welcomes everyone to Navratri Festival honoring feminine strength and heritage 

A two-day Navratri festival in Bellevue Oct. 16–17, features Garba and Dandiya dances, music, food and an inclusive celebration of Indian culture.
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.
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