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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 Associate Professor of Journalism at Washington State University.

The sacred art of long-distance friendship: A Buddhist guide

learn friendship can be a sacred thing. In Buddhism, for example, it’s a key part of the spiritual path. Spiritual friendship (kalyana mitra) is a relationship that elevates one's ethical and well-being.

Episcopal Diocese of Spokane’s approach to Christian nationalism gains national attention

The Episcopal Diocese of Spokane's response to Christian nationalism is being highlighted as a model for religious communities nationwide in a new book from the Episcopal Church's House of Bishops. 

How to Align Organizational Culture with Ethical Values

Organizational culture plays a critical role in shaping workplace practices and relationships.

Spokane Valley church hosts live nativity with 150 international manger scenes

Experience a magical three-day live nativity in Spokane Valley featuring farm animals, 150+ international nativity scenes, free hot cocoa, and a food drive. Free admission for all.

Churches face growing challenge as polyamory gains acceptance

Explore the growing acceptance of polyamory in diverse relationship structures. Are houses of worship ready to address this shift?

Loving Thy Neighbor in a Politically Divided World: Bridging the Gap Beyond the Yard Signs

Read the story behind the 'Harris for President' sign in Tracy Simmons' yard. Join the conversation on the intersection of journalism, values and political expression.

Rev. Happy Watkins, Spokane civil rights icon and voice of MLK’s dream, dies

Mount Zion Holiness Church announced today that prominent Spokane pastor, Rev. Percy "Happy" Watkins, has died.

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