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.

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.

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.

From atheists to faithful, bikers rode to a Southern Oregon church for a motorcycle blessing

Motorcycle riders from across Southern Oregon gathered at a Catholic church to receive blessings for the riding season, blending faith and biker culture.

Catholics for Catholics founder John Yep to speak in Coeur d’Alene on faith and politics

John Yep will address the role of Catholics in public life at a Coeur d’Alene event, urging greater political involvement among people of faith.

Idaho Christians push back on transgender bathroom law: ‘Jesus said to draw them in’

As Idaho enacts new restrictions on transgender bathroom access, some Christian pastors argue the law contradicts core teachings of inclusion and compassion.

Inspired by Buddhist monks, two friends plan a 90-mile kindness walk in Western Washington

Inspired by monks, two longtime friends are organizing a nine-day “kindness walk” from Shoreline to Olympia, inviting people of all backgrounds to join in.

Oregon church uses mobile baptism truck to bring baptisms beyond church calls

A Southern Oregon church has launched a mobile baptism truck, offering a flexible and accessible way for people to be baptized outside of a traditional church.

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