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Indigenous Peoples’ Day event on Oct. 12 honors elders and celebrates community coming together

Spokane's Indigenous Peoples Day gathering honors elders, veterans and Two-Spirit relatives while celebrating Indigenous culture, community and resilience.

Library exhibit honors Spokane River salmon and the Spokane Tribe’s fishing heritage

A Spokane Public Library exhibit by Spokane Tribe artist George Hill explores the Spokane River's salmon history, culture and efforts to restore the fish.

Faith leaders rally at Spokane federal courthouse to defend voting rights

Interfaith leaders gathered outside Spokane's federal courthouse to defend voting rights, condemn election interference and call for free and fair elections.

Spokane families open their homes to refugee teens who crossed the border alone

Lutheran Community Services Northwest seeks Spokane foster families for young refugees, while current foster parents share the challenges and rewards.

Clergy Appreciation Month 2026: Send a note to your faith leader

October is Clergy Appreciation Month, and FāVS News wants to help you say thank you to the faith leaders who make a difference in our region.

Spokane churches and nonprofits search for long-term ways to help wildfire victims 

Spokane churches, nonprofits and wildfire survivors are working to address long-term housing and financial needs after the Spokane Complex fires.

Pacific Northwest tribes mark national day of remembrance to show every child matters

Pacific Northwest tribes and Christian advocates honor Indigenous boarding school survivors and call for continued reconciliation, healing and repair.

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