A dog park, a stage and arty lighting will glamify the new Darcelle XV Plaza in Portland which is set to open later this month. “People talk about Pioneer Courthouse Square as the city’s living room, and so folks were talking about this being the Queer living room,” said
Some films win you over not with perfect storytelling but through the genuine humanity of the characters onscreen, and Jimpa belongs to this category. Directed by Sophie Hyde, this Australian drama feels sincere and deeply personal. The story follows Hannah, a filmmaker played by Olivia Colman, who travels to Amsterdam
I entered Stop! That! Train! fully aware of what to expect: unfiltered chaos, rhinestones, and an abundance of glitter. This film not only embraces its over-the-top nature — it fully commits to it. It’s a cinematic cavalcade racing down the tracks at full speed, inviting you to join
Finding community one garden party, movie night, and bowl of cereal at a time. My last two articles have both been "Guides," which is ironic because I once guided an entire holiday parade down a dark alley and right into a dead end (true story for another time)
There’s a story that entrepreneurship loves to tell. The successful business owner is self-made. Independent. Tireless. They bootstrap their way to success, solve every problem on their own, and never need to ask for help. It’s a compelling story; it’s also one of capitalism’s biggest
Spring on the mountain is when connections become visible. And if you spend enough years paying attention to Nature, you begin noticing something else. Healthy systems are built through relationships; not through dominance, control, or uniformity. They are built through connection. Lately, I’ve been thinking about that old phrase:
When I sat down to watch The Swimmer, I expected a typical sports underdog story — sweat, grit, and a big win at the end. But this film turned out to be so much more. The story follows Erez, a gifted young swimmer at a high-pressure Israeli training camp where
We wanted our son to understand, from the beginning, that he is not the center of the world — he is part of it. That he is a steward, not an owner. We took him to Kamiak Butte to say so out loud. My wife and I have hiked Kamiak often
Madonna launched Pride Month with a dazzling Times Square performance, live-streamed on Grindr for fans worldwide. The June 4th event transformed the heart of New York City into a giant dance floor, uniting the community in celebration and offering everyone an exclusive sneak peek at her highly anticipated album,
Looking for stories of woodsy whimsy and being as gay (happy) as Miss Bennet from Pride and Prejudice? Even better: stories that come from your own town? No, it’s not the new TJ Klune novel. These tales are as real as can be. This is the Rural Queer Open
Throughout history, churches have been places of safety for people all over the world, welcoming spaces that often provide food, safety, and community. But although they may have been beacons of light for many, they have historically not been places of safety for those in the LGBTQ+ and other marginalized
Spokane Pride Executive Director Matthew Danielson and North Idaho Pride Alliance Executive Director Sarah Lynch answer seven questions about the impact of Pride in Idaho and our rural conservative communities. Why is Pride in Idaho and rural areas so important? Matthew: The significance of Pride celebrations is even greater in
By Faith Ellis, UW News Lab | This story is republished through a content partnership with FāVS News, the only digital newsroom in America devoted entirely to local religion journalism. As lawmakers across the country continue to advance legislation targeting the LGBTQIA+ community, Washington state ended its 2025-26 legislative session
This article is published through a content partnership with FaVS News, the only digital newsroom in America devoted entirely to local religion reporting. Pastors at two Boise churches say welcoming transgender people is a matter of faith — and the new law puts them in an impossible position. The predominantly Christian
Wenatchee will no longer accept banner applications amid backlash after the city opted to fly Turning Point- backed family month banners instead of pride banners in June. “This decision reflects the City’s commitment to the overall health and cohesion of our community,” Wenatchee HR director Kim Oglesbee said in
This article is published through a content partnership with FaVS News, the only digital newsroom in America devoted entirely to local religion reporting. Six transgender people are suing Idaho for banning people from using sex-segregated facilities that do not align with their sex at birth, asking the district court
