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It’s pretty wild and welcoming at Bustin’ Loose Cowboy Church where Christians worship outdoors in a large canvas tent year-round in Chewelah, Washington — a small town of approximately 2,800 about 45 miles north of Spokane.

About 50 people gathered Friday at the corner of Trent and Hamilton for the Freedom Friday: No War on Iran Rally, drawing participants ranging from middle schoolers to retirees in a peaceful demonstration against potential military action.

This week: Idaho teens missing amid FLDS concerns, Camp Cross breaks ground, Whitworth launches MFA, Hindu pooja, and Spokane hosts immigration vigil.

But for one Eastern Oregon bishop who grew up in Washington's gun culture, this legal battle represents something deeper than Second Amendment politics.

Several clergy members in Spokane spoke at the event, explaining how their spiritual roles led them to advocate for economic reform.

School District board to decide on teacher Matthew Mastronardi's contract after a racial slur from "To Kill a Mockingbird" in his classroom.

U.S. Justice Department sues Washington calling news WA law SB 5375 anti-Catholic, alleging it violates confessional privacy and First Amendment rights.