FāVS News provides faith news and commentary in Eastern Washington and North Idaho
Spokane, WA
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After months of investigation, survivors are speaking out about alleged abuse at Spokane's Faith Baptist Church & Academy.
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#SpokaneNews #SurvivorStories
FāVS photographer Gen Heywood took her camera and pen and documented the 4th annual Lunar New Year celebration in Spokane. Check out her gorgeous photos and learn more about the event and its history. favs.news/spokane-4th-lunar-…… via @FāVS News #LunarNewYear #LunarNewYear2025
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Federal agents are detaining migrants in Spokane and housing them in Idaho's Kootenai County Jail, bypassing WA state sanctuary laws. At least 4 people held in past 2 weeks, reports @RANGEMedia4all and @SpokaneFAVS bit.ly/40TOMD0
Despite President Trump's potential freeze on federal funding, a Spokane-based refugee resettlement nonprofit is expanding westward with the help of private donations and state funding.
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#spokane #trump #refugee #localnews
Redemption Spokane just celebrated 10 years in the city.
Learn about the history of the church and how they plan to continue to grow.
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#spokane #church #LocalNews
Greenland? Seriously?
Yes, seriously. Our columnist dives into why Trump is after Greenland and what it could mean for the U.S.
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#greenland #trump #PoliticsToday
The 21st annual Spokane Jewish Film Festival starts this weekend and will feature a mix of historical narratives.
@MatthewKincanon
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#jewish #Spokane #filmfestival
With southern California still on fire with more fires forecasted due to high winds and dry conditions, Spokane faith communities are encouraging their members to help.
@CassyBenefield
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#CaliforniaWildfires #spokane #faithcommunites
The conference brings together diverse perspectives on pressing issues to help citizens develop informed positions before advocating to state legislators.
@FaithActionWA
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#socialjustice #climate #spokane
More than 200 anti-abortion advocates in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, showed up and shared their personal message of conviction during the 46th annual Right to Life march and rally.
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#idaho #antiabortion #localnews
2,000 people packed the Spokane Convention Center on Monday for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity March and Rally.
@SpokaneNAACP
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#spokane #MLKDay
As Donald Trump is inaugurated as president, echoes of his anti-Haitian campaign rhetoric are reverberating in Spokane. Spokesperson Lisa Gardner is looking for ways to mitigate it.
In partnership with @RANGEMedia4all
@aaronhedge
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#spokane #haitian
In the complicated conflict between Israel and Palestine, Nick Gier analyzes what MLK would have thought if he were alive today.
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#MLK #Palestine #Israel
Calling for reproductive rights and DEI, more than 150 people rallied in downtown Moscow, Idaho, Saturday in a demonstration organized by Bans Off Moscow.
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#idaho #reproductiverights
Read how some Palouse-area faith leaders are reacting to the dismantling of diversity offices at @uidaho.
"I think it’s a travesty and short sighted,” said the Rev. Elizabeth Stevens with the Universalist Church of the Palouse. favs.news/faith-groups-rally…
Moscow, Idaho, citizens who believe that decisions about their bodies should remain theirs, are invited to participate in the People's March & Rally tomorrow. They will march at 2 p.m. from City Hall and hold the rally at East City Park. @womensmarch
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News Roundup:
1. Will Hope House, a women's shelter, close in 2025?
2. Spokane’s MLK Jr. Day Celebration
3. New House Bill seeks expansion of hate crime laws
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On Sunday, the Black Minister Alliance and MLK Center will hold a service at Holy Temple Church, 806 W. Indiana Ave., from 3-5 p.m., followed by a fireside chat with educator Jaime Stacy
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Several Washington House Democrats are sponsoring HB 1052, which seeks to expand the state’s hate crime laws to include offenses based on the perpetrator’s perception of a victim’s characteristics, even if incorrect.
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