Religion

After devastating fires earlier this month in Spokane, several churches and religious organizations are stepping in to help people recover.

Shalom UCC in Richland became Washington's first WISE-certified faith community, promoting mental health inclusion, reducing stigma and expanding supportive programs.

Faith communities across Washington are showing up for Pride Month events. Some organizers and religious leaders say public support for LGBTQ+ people can help heal longstanding wounds stemming from some religious institutions.

A one-night-only art exhibit in Spokane on June 5th blends queerness, spirituality and folk art.

NWPB’s Anna King spoke with regional religion editor Tracy Simmons to discuss trends around church attendance in the United States.

Doug Wilson, the senior pastor of Christ Church, recently held a town hall in Moscow, Idaho. His leadership of Christ Church has received more attention as Pete Hehgseth, the U.S. Defense Secretary, has been tied to Wilson's movement.

Habitat for Humanity Spokane secures $6.5 million in state funds to expand affordable housing.

Holden Village might be closed for more than a year after winter landslides shut down access to the location.

As sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents grow, local religious leaders face new concerns as their communities try to worship freely and safely.

Bishop Pat Bell oversees the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon, which encompasses 69,000 square miles. He’s one of over 100 bishops who are a part of Bishops Against Gun Violence — a coalition that supports common sense gun safety measures that enjoy the support of gun owners and non-gun owners alike.