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In North Cascades, Holden Village flooding forces evacuation of staff, cancels winter season

This article was first published by FāVS News. For generations of Lutherans, Holden Village has been a place of spiritual renewal deep in the North Cascades — what one longtime volunteer calls “one...

In statement about Bondi Beach attack, local rabbi says Dec. 21 menorah lighting in Lynnwood will proceed

In a statement regarding the Dec. 14 mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach targeting a Hanukkah celebration, Rabbi Berel Paltiel said that a Dec. 21 public menorah lighting in...

WA law mandating clergy report child abuse to be investigated by Trump’s Justice Department

President Trump’s Department of Justice is investigating a new Washington state law that makes clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse, arguing it violates the First Amendment. The state legislation was...

Washington Legislature approves requirement for clergy to report child abuse

Washington is poised to require clergy members to report child abuse or neglect, even when it is disclosed in confession. Nearly two-thirds of state House members approved a Senate bill...

Washington Senate passes bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse

The Washington State Senate passed a bill Friday afternoon to make religious leaders mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. Supporters say the move is crucial to protecting children...