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Author turns Hanford’s nuclear past into graphic novels with horror, humor

When author and playwright Tim Mulligan set out to write about his hometown of Richland, Washington, and the Hanford nuclear reactor site, he upped the ante by adding a supernatural twist.

Child abuse reporting bill faces Catholic opposition in Washington

Washington lawmakers push bills requiring clergy to report child abuse, sparking fierce debate over confession privacy. Catholic bishops vow to protect confessional despite abuse reporting mandate.

New immigration policies spur Spokane faith groups to action

Religious groups in Spokane face uncertainty after Trump’s immigration policy changes revoked protections for immigrants in churches. ICE raids now threaten sanctuary spaces for refugees.

Spokane Mardi Bras is ‘lifting up’ women in poverty

Mardi Bras campaign, running Feb. 1–March 2, collects hygiene items for women in poverty in Spokane. Donate bras, pads, and other essentials to support local women.

Photo essay: Spokane’s 4th annual Lunar New Year event celebrated culture, unity and fun

Spokane's 4th Annual Lunar New Year took place on Feb. 1 at the Spokane Convention Center. It was created in 2021 to foster unity and anti-bullying, as well as to give immigrants a taste of home.

Trump’s immigration policies lead to arrests in Washington, Idaho

Following Trump's immigration policies, federal agents have arrested at least four people in Spokane, detaining them in Idaho's Kootenai County Jail, raising concerns over local cooperation and migrant rights.

FāVS Religion News Roundup: Jan. 31

This week's FāVS Religion News Roundup talks about Matt Shea's lawsuit against the city, local advocates' reactions to Trump's reversal on transgender federal rights, a Negro Folk Symphony at the Fox Theater and more.

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