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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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New atheist report ranks Washington high in religious equality, Idaho low

American Atheists released its annual State of the Secular States report, which ranks states on religious equality. This year, Washington ranks high with Idaho low.
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Spokane Orthodox Church mirrors national trend of traditional pandemic response

A Spokane Orthodox church's traditional approach to COVID-19 mirrors national trends, maintaining in-person services and communion while seeing membership growth despite higher risks.
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PNW Seventh-day Adventist team sets up donation hub for hurricane disaster relief in Georgia

Discover how Seventh-day Adventist volunteers from the Pacific Northwest are providing aid to hurricane victims in the Southeast US.
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Spokane poet Chris Anderson finds God in life’s ‘imperfect’ moments with ‘Love Calls Us Here’

Read about Spokane native and poet Chris Anderson - the imperfect Catholic - and his new book of poetry, "Love Calls Us Here." Learn how he embraces life with joy.
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Pastor-turned-author navigates life with humor and Jesus

Read About Pastor Zac Minton's remarkable journey from a troubled past to a message of hope and healing in his book, 'Hope for the Broken Soul.'
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Woven in faith: The multifaceted ministry of Gretchen Olson

Explore the fascinating journey of Gretchen Olson in her pursuit of ordained ministry. Discover how her dedication and passion led her to St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
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Spokane Pride unveils ‘Pride History and Remembrance Project’

Discover the new Pride History and Remembrance Project at Spokane Pride. Explore exhibits showcasing LGBTQ+ history.
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