“For the women in the group, healing means both recovering from what happened and ensuring others know the truth about their experiences. The community they’ve built offers what Vision of Hope never did: genuine support, validation, and hope for recovery.” – @reportertracy.bsky.social

Powerful column from one of our FāVS writers: "Misogyny is the original sin and even just a smidge of misogyny is a gateway to hate." A provocative argument about bigotry, humanity, and why loving women might be the cure for what ails us. bit.ly/4thMnOz #Misogyny #Feminism #ReligiousCommentary

Jess Walter's new novel mentions a bathroom at Spokane's West Central Abbey — but there isn't one. Now he's helping raise funds to make his fiction a reality. Writers for West Central reading Feb. 6 features Walter, Thom Caraway and Leyna Krow. bit.ly/4k9DHFE #Spokane #JessWalter #SpokaneWriters

A man arrested after crashing his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in New York City had “recently connected” with the Hasidic community and this month attended an event at the revered Jewish site.

Reflection from Sarah Henn Hayward on connection over confrontation: "I've changed fundamental ways of seeing the world...none of those changes was brought about by someone else belittling me, judging me, or screaming in my face." Worth reading as we navigate these tense times. bit.ly/3Z3sugk

Less than half of Americans say they have confidence in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). More information from the 2025 PRRI American Values Survey:

This is worth a read. Appreciate this reporting on how #Catholics in #Greenland are feeling about all this. www.ncronline.org/news/greenla...

The home of Hannah Natanson, a Washington Post reporter, was searched by the FBI. Her devices were seized. Maddy Crowell speaks with Runa Sandvik whose life’s work is protecting journalists’ digital security, to assess the damage—and what news organizations need to know. www.cjr.org/news/hannah-...

NEW from me: In MN, George Floyd-era faith networks have reignited after Renee Good's killing by ICE. They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event. If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...

Israel’s decision to deny registrations to 37 aid groups comes at a perilous time for Palestinians in the occupied territories and especially in Gaza. religionnews.com/2026/01/02/i...

This column means the world to me. 💛 Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron shares why @favsnews.bsky.social — and our shared values across faiths — matter so much right now. Read & support: bit.ly/4pgJGtq #FAVSNews #ValuesMatter #Interfaith

With food insecurity rising, Feed Spokane with their network of volunteers & partners is redistributing over 1 million pounds of food a year across Eastern Wash. 🎧 Listen to and read the story: bit.ly/3Lb20pL From - @favsnews.bsky.social #FoodInsecurity #FoodRescue #Spokane #EasternWA

Are Jesus’ words in Matthew 25 “liberal”? In this commentary, Mark Griswold wrestles with faith, politics, personal responsibility & what it means to care for “the least of these.” A timely reflection for Advent & beyond. 🔗 bit.ly/4pFubvV #FaithAndPolitics #Matthew25 #ChristianEthics #Advent

Spokane Public Schools has a new board president. Jenny Slagle (Yakama Nation) is the first Indigenous woman to hold the role, centering belonging and community voice. By Matthew Kincanon | @favsnews.bsky.social News 🔗 bit.ly/4pJCuXK #SpokaneSchools #IndigenousLeadership #NativeEducation

So proud of the incredible reporting from @favsnews.bsky.social reporters. This collaborative piece with RANGE Media examines the rhetoric around Christian nationalism locally and its real-world impact. Worth the read. bit.ly/3MVuzYI #Spokane #Journalism #ReligionNews #ChristianNationalism

This is one of my favorite features on @favsnews.bsky.social - Ask a Buddhist. What questions do you have? bit.ly/3XJYAx0 #buddhism #religion #interfaith

Church shopping as a Buddhist journalist about to become a parent wasn’t on my bingo card — but here we are. A new column on values, faith, and the search for spiritual community in a complicated world. 🍼🙏 bit.ly/4rJzwDT #Religion #Parenthood #FaithJourney #Journalism

The Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House this week underwent thorough vetting by counterterrorism authorities before entering the U.S., according to people with direct knowledge of the case.

I love love love running a nonprofit newsroom - except this time of year when we have to ask for money. So please, if you value religion coverage donate what you can! It will help us pay our deserving reporters favs.news/fund-indepen... #nonprofit #localnews #religion #journalism

After Fox News’ pollsters found that Trump’s job approval had plummeted, the network buried the results while puffing up the president as the “ultimate dealmaker” who is doing “incredible things” and promising that “the whole world” will soon “come kiss the ring of the king.”

Refugee moms arriving in Spokane are finding support and celebration through World Relief’s baby showers. Read more: bit.ly/43D7DDo #Spokane #RefugeesWelcome #WorldRelief

Help us raise $15,000 to sustain a part-time reporter for 2026. @favsnews.bsky.social covers Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Sikh, atheist communities & more across WA/ID. Donate: bit.ly/4i4tvxl #ReligionReporting #InlandNorthwest #NonprofitNews #Spokane #journalism

Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth of the UMC is encouraging people to “go the M.I.L.E.” through a new podcast sharing stories of callings and service. 🎙️ Read more on FāVS News: bit.ly/4hXSTVe #UnitedMethodist #FaithStories #Podcast #PNWMinistry #FAVSNews

How do faith, religion, and philosophy intertwine — and where do they diverge? In this @favsnews.bsky.social column, one writer reflects on the roots of belief and the shared pursuit of wisdom across traditions. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3Jun0qV #Faith #Religion #Philosophy #Interfaith #ReligionNews

🎹 For 50+ years, Idaho’s Chris James Gootherts has used his “God-given” gift to connect people through jazz and worship. Now retired from corporate life, he’s relaunching his music career full-time and sharing his faith through every note. Read more: bit.ly/49aNBDK #Idaho #FaithAndArt #Jazz

Puerto Rican Muslims are sometimes told they're "not real Puerto Ricans" because of their faith. A religion scholar explores how, like Bad Bunny, they remix what it means to be Boricua in the face of colonialism and marginalization. buff.ly/UCuViaD

We don’t always know when a small act of compassion will stay with someone for a lifetime. This beautiful column by Hyphen Parent asks: Will your memory be a blessing? A reminder to see each other, especially in moments of grief. bit.ly/49yw7kM #Judaism #Grief #Compassion #Kindness #Legacy

A retired Methodist pastor reflects on stepping “off the curb” to stand with immigrant families — and how following Jesus means showing up with courage and love. Powerful call to walk the talk. bit.ly/4oN8qtp #FaithInAction #ImmigrantJustice #ClergyForImmigrants #InterfaithSolidarity #PNWFaith

Even with shields confiscated, remaining protesters and clergy have linked arms in front of state troopers. Behind the lines of police, no one inside the soundproof and overcrowded detention center will be able to hear any of this. Chanting, "free them all!"

@favsnews.bsky.social is looking for more volunteer columnists! If you live in Washington or Idaho and want to write about faith or ethics - message me! We especially need Jewish, Muslim and Evangelical columnists

Aging comes with surprises — like realizing just how much fear, propaganda, and “apocalypse salespeople” swirl around us. In this sharp, witty, thought-provoking column, Janet Marugg explores skepticism, brainwashing and the power of standing firm for truth and peace. bit.ly/47CSSBC

Here is a list of food pantries in Portland OR if you or someone you know in PDX is about to be affected by the snap cuts: www.foodpantries.org/ci/or-portland

As Halloween & All Souls’ Day approach, Julie Ferraro reflects on mortality, faith & what it really means to live until the very last second. A moving column inspired by the wisdom of many traditions. bit.ly/4quRiKs #Franciscan #DeathAndDying #SpiritualReflections #Catholic

“Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked?” In this column, Patrick McCormick reminds us that both Scripture & the Constitution demand protection of the innocent — and that Trump’s mass deportation plans violate both. 🔗 bit.ly/3JdS2mI #FaithAndJustice #Immigration #BiblicalJustice #FAVSNews

“I think I fit in everywhere,” says 79-year-old Christine Lette — a transgender woman who finds strength and belonging through faith, even when others told her she couldn’t. 🔗 bit.ly/3JlDDVn #TransJoy #Faith #Catholic #UnitedMethodist #FāVSNews

How many words does it take to change a life? In this column, Julie A. Ferraro explores why Jesus' seven-word blueprint—"Love God, love your neighbor as yourself"—speaks louder than volumes of theological analysis. bit.ly/4hkFy9r #faith #spirituality #Christianity #Jesus #writing #religion

Proud to have two reporters on the ground yesterday covering #NoKings protests in Seattle and Spokane. An estimated 90,000 turned out in Seattle, 10,000 in Spokane — part of 2,700+ protests nationwide. Read their coverage and see photos: bit.ly/43mULAP #NoKingsProtest #Seattle #Spokane #PNW

BREAKING: Immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras after the use of tear gas and other actions against protesters, a judge rules.

BREAKING: Dallin H. Oaks, a former Utah Supreme Court justice, was named to lead The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its more than 17 million members worldwide. religionnews.com/2025/10/14/d...

Two new co-executive directors are leading Salish School of Spokane into its next chapter. Read about their shared leadership and vision for the future: bit.ly/4ojprv0 #Spokane #NativeEducation #LanguageRevitalization #IndigenousLeadership #SalishLanguage

From pandemic idea to reality — Casa MiA will offer survivors of domestic violence a safe space to heal and thrive. An inspiring project from Mujeres in Action in Spokane. bit.ly/3ILHTNU #Spokane #FāVSNews #DomesticViolenceAwareness #CommunityHealing #LatinxVoices

@favsnews.bsky.social has followed this story from the start. After lawsuits from Catholic and Orthodox churches, Washington revised its clergy reporting law to protect confessional secrecy — praised by religious liberty groups, condemned by survivor advocates. 🔗 bit.ly/3J28Xs3 #Washington

Witches, pagans & occultists might be onto something — claiming personal power over chaos and choosing intuition over institutions. This column explores what we can learn from modern witchcraft, even for the skeptics among us. 🔗 bit.ly/491NAlc #Witchcraft #Spirituality #Humanism #Faith #FāVSNews

Ever wonder why Hanukkah is sometimes spelled Chanukah (or even Hanukah)? This columns explains the history and meaning behind these varied spellings — and what they say about language, culture & faith. Read it on @favsnews.bsky.social - bit.ly/4mP5BXv #Language #Judaism #Hanukkah #FaithAndCulture

I admit it — I geeked out getting to interview Shane Claiborne. The Christian activist is coming to Spokane to talk about what he calls the urgent threat of Christian nationalism — a danger to both faith and democracy. bit.ly/48Wq74S #ShaneClaiborne #ChristianNationalism #FaithAndJustice #Spokane

From our own Julia Ditto at @favsnews.bsky.social

Jane Goodall has died. I'm so lucky to have been able to meet her twice. She was one of the kindest people I've interviewed.

A moving reflection on President Russell M. Nelson’s passing, the tragedy in Michigan, and why choosing peace still matters. Worth the read: bit.ly/46MzEsU #RussellMNelson #Peace #Faith #LightOverDarkness

Bethany Presbyterian Church dedicated land Sunday for a new campus that will include 22 housing units for refugees and formerly homeless families. After a 2022 fire destroyed their building, the congregation chose to expand their mission rather than just rebuild. bit.ly/4nOnxSO #Spokane

@alexandrafil.bsky.social raises important questions about tipping at church fundraisers. When this Greek Festival "tips" went to the church, not workers, it highlighted the need for transparency in religious fundraising. bit.ly/tipthechurch #TippingCulture #ChurchTransparency #GreekFestival