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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.
Eastern Washington

Spokane Valley church hosts free ‘Journey to the Cross’ Easter drama this weekend

Spokane Valley Adventist Church hosts free Easter drama, Journey to the Cross, featuring live scenes, volunteers and a message of hope for the community.
Local News

Idaho priests, religious workers get small immigration win — but hundreds still at risk

Foreign religious workers see relief after a visa rule change, but Trump-era policies and green card backlogs still threaten their ability to stay.
Eastern Washington

‘A true pastor’: Episcopal Diocese of Spokane mourns death of Bishop Jim Waggoner

Bishop Jim Waggoner Jr., former leader of Spokane’s Episcopal Diocese, is remembered for pastoral care, kindness and guiding the church through change.
Local News

Landslides close Holden Village in North Cascades; Lutheran retreat center may not reopen until 2027

Holden Village in Chelan County may remain closed until 2027 after landslides destroyed its only access road, leaving repairs in federal hands.
Eastern Washington

3-person Christian nonprofit serves hundreds of foster kids each year in Idaho and Washington

Focusing on foster families, Homes of Hope provides free supplies and counseling to foster families across Idaho and eastern Washington.
Eastern Washington

9th Circuit blocks Washington discrimination law for religious nonprofits

The 9th Circuit upheld a ruling allowing Yakima Union Gospel Mission to restrict hiring based on its religious views on marriage and sexuality.
Eastern Washington

Interfaith collaboration powers Spokane’s response to family homelessness

Congregations across Spokane provide housing, volunteers and care for families facing homelessness, forming essential partnerships with Family Promise.
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