FāVS News

This week's FāVS Religion News Roundup exposes how Trump halting the U.S. refugee resettlement program will affect Spokane, the new Idaho library rules separating "mature content" into a separate space, Idaho lawmakers overturning the national legalization of same-sex marriage, upcoming events and more.

Spokane news roundup: Gonzaga names first woman president Katia Passerini, YWCA announces achievement honorees, Hope House shelter faces closure, plus updates on local policy changes and community events.

Local news roundup: Grants awarded to several local organizations such as Gonzaga Prep, NATIVE Project and Excelsior Wellness, Spokane looking for neighbors to help neighbors, Westminster Church to host Westminster Respite Facility pre-opening open house and more.

Spokane NAACP responds to surveillance footage of KKK-robed figure in Colbert, WA. Local authorities seek information as MLK Unity Rally approaches. Security measures increased.

Local news roundup: Chewelah's Christmas tree labyrinth offers meditation, Kent mosque faces vandalism, climate anxiety group launches, and Coeur d'Alene artist completes Christ sculpture.

This week's religion news features an annual Menorah Lighting car parade, an upcoming reproductive rights rally, a homeless shelter's first Christmas, another homeless shelter looking for a new location and more.

This week's roundup includes UGM hosting a free Christmas Eve dinner, the announcement of the new CEO of the YMCA of Inland Northwest, Salvation Army's Red Kettle shortfall and more.