CNN’s “The Whole Story” examines the rise of Christian nationalism, focusing on Doug Wilson and Moscow, Idaho, airing Feb. 22 at 5 p.m.

Minnesota faith groups sue DHS, alleging ICE barred clergy from ministering to immigrant detainees at Whipple building, violating First Amendment and RFRA rights.

Jewish Boiseans gathered with the broader community this weekend to celebrate the formal installation of a new rabbi and the restoration of their historic Torah scrolls.

News roundup: Hegseth hosts Doug Wilson at Pentagon, Post Falls changes holidays, senior loneliness rises, and more regional faith and politics stories.

Faith leaders say ICE activity in Minneapolis continues and call for organized, nonviolent resistance, coalition-building and preparation across communities.

A new PRRI survey finds one in three Americans are Christian support nationalism or sympathizers, with strong ties to the GOP, Trump and Southern states.

The Spokane County Bar Association honored three Gonzaga University law students with the Carl Maxey Scholarship at its annual "Courage, Then and Now" event.

The WAGS political group unveiled Spokane billboards during Lent citing Matthew 25:40 to protest ICE actions and call Christians to reflect and repent.

'I don't think Jesse Jackson saw his political life as something different from his call from God as a preacher', said the Rev. Valerie Bridgeman.

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The Spokane Fatherhood Initiative celebrates a decade supporting dads through training, community and advocacy, with more than 800 graduates since 2016.

After Bethel Church cut ties with a disgraced prophet, scrutiny turns to Spokane’s On Fire Ministry and its connections to the New Apostolic Reformation.

Idaho lawmakers advanced a bill to restrict government flag displays as clergy, activists and Boise leaders defended flying the LGBTQ+ pride flag.

Recovery Dharma provides a Buddhist-based approach to addiction recovery. Eastern Washington groups offer healing through community, mindfulness and practice.

After years of controversy, the “He Gets Us” campaign is shifting its Super Bowl messaging to focus less on culture wars and more on modern life’s pressures.

From papal prophecy and prayer rituals to faith-based ads and political counter-events, religion once again weaves its way into Super Bowl Sunday.

The NWIM Synod received a second CaSTLE Project grant to support rural ecumenical ministry, strengthening collaboration and community life in small towns.

An opinion essay arguing that misogyny fuels all forms of bigotry and that honoring women is essential to building a more humane, cooperative future.

Focusing on foster families, Homes of Hope provides free supplies and counseling to foster families across Idaho and eastern Washington.

A reflection on faith, courage and creativity — and why refusing “beige” neutrality is essential to living fully and transforming the world.

Spokane Area Jewish Family Services hosts national speaker Nancy Ruffner for a three-part series on solo aging, support and independence.

HomeShare Kootenai County pairs affordable housing with community, reducing loneliness while helping residents find safe, shared homes.

Religious freedom expert spoke on how interfaith dialogue and freedom advocacy lifts up faith communities in Spokane and worldwide on Jan. 29.

University of Idaho leaders are launching a peer support group to help students process religious trauma through psychology, ethics and community care.

A weekly roundup of faith and community news, including crime, housing, education, aging, interfaith events and local gatherings across Washington.

Launch Northwest and Spokane Public Schools will host Northwest Winterfest on Jan. 30, offering free activities, performances and community connections.

Spokane’s Windfall Thrift Store donated $5,000 to fund a teen program at Liberty Park Community Development Center in the Perry District.

At a Moscow, Idaho MLK breakfast, human rights activist Raquel Reyes shared personal immigration stories, urged voting and action amid rising enforcement fears.

Spokane refugee advocates describe fear, funding cuts and legal limbo as churches and nonprofits step up amid ongoing immigration uncertainty.

The Spokane Jewish Film Festival returns Jan. 22–Feb. 1 with documentaries, dramas and comedies exploring Jewish history, culture and identity.

A synagogue in Olympia and a Presbyterian church in Tacoma received 2026 preservation grants from the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation.

Hundreds of Spokane high school students staged walkouts to protest ICE actions, honor victims, and call attention to immigration and human rights concerns.

The 9th Circuit upheld a ruling allowing Yakima Union Gospel Mission to restrict hiring based on its religious views on marriage and sexuality.

People of faith gathered at the Idaho State Capitol for an interfaith worship service protesting legislation targeting trans people, immigrants, and the poor.

A weekly roundup of religion and community news across the Inland Northwest, including court rulings, interfaith action, music, giving and social justice.

Evangelical author Philip Yancey announced his retirement from public ministry after admitting to an eight-year affair, saying his actions betrayed his faith.

The Kootenai Environmental Alliance is shifting its climate strategy by translating global data into local impacts residents can see and act on.