Tag: religion news roundup

Washington became the first state to recognize Muslim holidays, the state's school superintendent refuses to comply with federal DEI policies, Rep. Baumgartner asks Trump to support Ukrainians and more in this week's FāVS Religion News Roundup.

Native children harassed in CDA, while PNW Catholic boarding schools face sex abuse probes, WA sees rising out-of-state abortions and more.

In local news this week, the Salvation Army will continue operating Spokane's largest homeless shelter on Trent Avenue potentially through April 2023.

This week's roundup shares news about gay men able to donate blood again, a fundraiser to combat the fentanyl crisis and a South Asian classical concert.

This week's roundup includes Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward being denounced by the City Council for attending a controversial worship event, Yom Kippur and Sukkot, We Believe We Vote Ministries fundraiser and YWCA's Women of Achievement Awards.

Read about Eucharistic Expo 2023, Mayor Woodward possibly being censured by Spokane City Council, a Pride community crosswalk being graffitied and a Whitworth University speaker who will talk about library freedom.

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, three members of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, were arrested for their part in a maskless Psalm Sing. The service, organized by church leaders, was held outside, downtown and video of the arrests later went viral on social media.