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

My friend wrote a powerful reflection exploring how Christians should respond to divisive political rhetoric and those who use it. A challenging read about grace, judgment and examining our own hearts. bit.ly/4nhJTwf #ChristianReflection #PoliticalDivision #Grace #FaithAndPolitics

Got demolished by my honeybees while trying to help them — taught me something profound about resilience and showing up despite the risk of getting hurt. bit.ly/4pBEemd #beekeeping #Buddhism #resilience #mindfulness #bees #lifelessons

Important read exposes how #CharlieKirk built a network to advance his anti-LGBTQ+ Christian nationalist agenda. Despite Kirk's extremist views, his death is being sanitized by supporters who paint him as a moderate martyr. bit.ly/4mvAJLx #TPUSA #ChristianNationalism #Extremism #Politics

Judge dismisses Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht’s lawsuit against Spokane and city council members www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...

Former Bible college grad Adam Swensen's "Religious Traumedy" comedy show at Spokane's The Chameleon sold out its debut, featuring drag performers dancing to Christian music and nostalgic bits about growing up in the church. bit.ly/46dzkmm #ReligiousTraumedy #Comedy #Spokane #Deconstruction

Beautiful community partnership! After Generations Barbershop provided free cuts for young men on the Spokane Tribe reservation, Salon Retro is now offering the same for girls K-12 this Sunday. "If they look good, they feel good, and that's a win-win" bit.ly/46107SY #SpokaneTribes #BackToSchool

Northfork Presbyterian Church in Ahsahka, Idaho, celebrates 130 years! Founded in 1884, this small congregation rebuilt after a 2008 fire with help from the Nez Perce Tribe. Their strength comes from faith and singing hymns in their native language. bit.ly/4lZffWW #RuralChurch #NezPerce #Idaho

I wrote about my friend Erin Cox, who died suddenly a few weeks ago. She was the kind of person who jumped into action when you needed help, who filled our workplace with joy and laughter. Her funeral showed me how many lives she touched through simple acts of kindness. bit.ly/3JK3w0W #Friendship

Our Seattle reporter captured the human stories behind Sean Feucht's "Revive in '25" event - from kazoo counter-protesters to attendees seeking common ground. Exceptional on-the-ground journalism. bit.ly/41wwwPV More statewide coverage coming from FāVS News. #Seattle #ReligionNews #WashingtonNews

Coeur d'Alene rock band Black Happy reunites after 30 years, blending faith and music with their signature horn-backed sound. The nine-piece group recently played shows in Spokane and Seattle to ecstatic crowds. bit.ly/4mZRa34 #BlackHappy #CoeurDAlene #Music #Faith #Reunion #InlandNorthwest

Troy, Idaho fights back against federal religious discrimination lawsuit favs.news/troy-idaho-f... #favsnews #idaho #religion #discrimination #politics #federalgovernment #localgovernment

Two groups in the Inland Northwest are bringing together people of various faiths to find common ground and unite around social justice projects despite their different beliefs. favs.news/inland-north... #faithgroups #inlandnorthwest #humanrights #religionnews #spokane #idaho #socialjustice

Love seeing our reporting picked up! 📰 Thanks to Idaho Capital Sun for sharing the story on Moscow churches coming together to create a Book Nook for kids in North Idaho. 📚❤️ idahocapitalsun.com/2025/08/20/m...

What if Jesus' real message was purely humanistic? Janet Marugg explores how secular democracies excel at Jesus' Big Four judgment criteria better than religious societies. Fascinating read on faith, humanism and social policy. bit.ly/4lD9a2a #humanism #Jesus #seculardemocracy #socialethics