This article is published through a content partnership with FaVS News, the only digital newsroom in America devoted entirely to local religion reporting. Across the Pacific Northwest, LGBTQ+ people are finding welcoming churches where faith and identity can coexist. In a world where LGBTQ+ and Christian are often viewed as
Your business is allowed to change because you are allowed to change. You can adjust, simplify, rebuild, or redefine what success means now. You don’t have to burn everything down to make a different choice. Many of us start our own businesses with a vision for more freedom, more
At the mouth of Robe Valley, tucked into the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, lies a well-traveled route of humanity. It is in western Washington, north and east of an area the Indigenous peoples used as a portage between two rivers, now known as the city of Granite Falls.
JUNE 2. June 5–7, Burien Pride [WA] Pride celebrations in Burien, WA, kick off with a dance party on the streets of the city — Burien Town Square Park, to be exact — on Friday, June 5 from 5 to 10 pm. There will also be a beer garden available to
There’s a movie coming this fall that many of us will want to see together. It’s called The Man I Love, and it already earned a standing ovation at its Cannes premiere this past May. Ira Sachs directed it, and if you’re familiar with his work — like
Ty Stober, a respected leader in Vancouver’s public service community, is now seeking to serve as Clark County Auditor. Currently serving as Vancouver City Council member, Position 5, he has earned a reputation as a thoughtful and effective leader, recognized for his commitment to equity, sustainability, and meaningful community
The LGBTQ+ community has been known to be versatile in creating safe spaces for events, support networks, and live engagement throughout the years. In recent history the internet has invited methods for us to find each other, socialize independently, and even organize live events on the fly. The one thing
And much to look forward to with Garland Pride on the horizon It’s almost been a full week since Spokane’s annual Pride celebration, and Matt Danielson is tired. The executive director of Spokane Pride, Danielson said he’s still waiting for the full emotion of the day to
The LGBTQ community has always functioned largely as a volunteer-based, wildly creative, and often politically active minority. The organizations that have grown up within us are an even smaller minority within this population that sometimes are not as inclusive or fully engaging the entire diaspora. Representation and active participation
Stonewall News Northwest interviewed three key members of Just Out who share their history with the publication and what they're doing now. Just Out co-founder and publisher (1983-1999) Renee Lachance, art director Rupert Kinnard and second publisher (1999-2011) Marty Davis talked with Stonewall News Northwest.
Made With Pride Markets — Queer Community NetworkShop Small, Dream Big, Be Proud! Made With Pride Markets are a series of community-centered pop-up markets celebrating queer, BIPOC, and historically underrepresented markers, atrists, and small business owners - because great talent deserves to be seen, supported, and shouted about.Queer Community
A love letter to a community coming together and those who make it happen Matthew Danielson, Spokane Pride’s executive director, has a job that is much more involved than yelling “Happy Pride!” every chance he’s got. Matthew juggles sponsors, negotiating and encouraging everyone to stay involved and give
Watching Girls Like Girls and seeing the main character’s first taste of love brought back a flood of memories. I remembered what it was like to fall in love for the first time. Understanding her journey made the movie particularly meaningful to me. Hayley Kiyoko’s first time directing
WE BURNED SO BRIGHT TJ KLUNE ©️2026 Tor Books 176 pages A rogue black hole is hurtling toward Earth, and in 30 days, everything you love will be gone. It’s a grim setup, but it raises a question author TJ Klune truly wants you to sit with: Where would
I caught an early screening of Leviticus, and honestly, it’s haunted me ever since. Most horror movies deliver quick scares that fade away quickly. But this one? The storyline sticks with you. It’s the kind of film that lingers in your mind long after it’s over. Leviticus
