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The religion news roundup this week contains several stories on legislation making waves in Idaho and Montana in surprising ways, an event featuring Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed and a sweet story of interfaith cooperation.

Hannah Talbot opened Anam Cara Healing Center in 2022, overcoming early skepticism to create a community-focused wellness space, recently winning a "Best in Downtown" award.

Lerone Martin, director of Stanford's MLK Research Institute, will explore Martin Luther King Jr.'s relevance to modern justice movements in a free public talk at Whitworth University on Feb. 26.

Historic documentary “Sugarcane” is the first Oscar-nominated film by a North American Indigenous filmmaker, shedding light on residential school abuse.

Spokane community protesters gathered in solidarity at the first Residents' Day March, bringing together diverse groups advocating for civil rights despite winter weather.

A Seattle federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's executive order to cut funds for youth gender-affirming care, citing constitutional concerns. More legal battles ahead.

Washington lawmakers consider two bills in 2025 to make Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state-recognized.