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Tracy Simmons

Tracy Simmons is an award-winning journalist specializing in religion reporting and digital entrepreneurship. In her approximate 20 years on the religion beat, Simmons has tucked a notepad in her pocket and found some of her favorite stories aboard cargo ships in New Jersey, on a police chase in Albuquerque, in dusty Texas church bell towers, on the streets of New York and in tent cities in Haiti. Simmons has worked as a multimedia journalist for newspapers across New Mexico, Texas, Connecticut and Washington. She is the executive director of FāVS.News, a digital journalism start-up covering religion news and commentary in Spokane, Washington. She also writes for The Spokesman-Review and national publications. She is a Scholarly Assistant Professor of Journalism at Washington State University.

Mars Hill Church to open satellite campus in Spokane

Mars Hill Church — the Seattle-based megachurch made famous by its rapid expansion, high-tech outreach and its sometimes controversial pastor Mark A. Driscoll — has plans to open its 16th satellite campus in downtown Spokane.

BRIEF: Catholic Charities to hold vigil for Spokane’s homeless

On Monday evening Catholic Charities of Spokane will host a candlelight prayer vigil to raise awareness about poverty and its effects.

Typhoon Haiyan relief events coming up in Spokane. How are you helping?

On Thursday the Religion News Service reported that "Americans are opening their wallets and providing financial relief to the typhoon-battered Philippines at a pace that may be the third-highest ever for an overseas disaster, but still not enough to satisfy needs."

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"We are called to present Jesus as he was, not as we wish him to be and that almost certainly will cross with national...

Should Gonzaga allow students living on campus to carry guns?

Two Gonzaga students have been put on probation after using a pistol to drive an intruder from their on-campus apartment.

Spokane area Hindus celebrate Diwali

Spokane's Hindu community gathered to celebrate the victory of Dharma Saturday night, with dancing, skits and traditional Indian food.

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"If people’s understanding of the world is that most of the world is a hell hole and you can’t do anything about it, then...

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