"Beyond the ballot box spectacle: How active citizen engagement fuels democracy year-round through advocacy, accountability, and community action—not just during election seasons.
Refugee and Immigration Connections Spokane and partners host "Community in Solidarity and Hope" to inspire unity, action and hope amid political uncertainty and fear.
Refugee resettlement agencies World Relief and International Rescue Committee in Spokane face uncertainty due to Trump administration changes, adjusting to funding cuts and other shifts.
Thrive International will host an interfaith forum on Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss how Spokane can actively work toward a just and unified community.
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.
Already expanding to Tacoma, Thrive International continues its refugee resettlement mission despite new federal funding cuts, powered by private donations and state support.
This week's FāVS Religion News Roundup exposes how Trump halting the U.S. refugee resettlement program will affect Spokane, the new Idaho library rules separating "mature content" into a separate space, Idaho lawmakers overturning the national legalization of same-sex marriage, upcoming events and more.