How one spectacularly awkward attempt to make a new friend reminded me friendship is built, one tiny brick at a time. I was trying to decide what to write about this month when my husband gave me one very specific piece of advice: "Absolutely do not write about your
United Methodist Oregon-Idaho Conference votes to move 2027 meeting out of Idaho, cites LGBTQ+ and immigrant safety concerns This article is published through a content partnership with FaVS News, the only digital newsroom in America devoted entirely to local religion reporting. After a close and emotional vote, Bishop Cedrick
THE GUNCLE STEVEN ROWLEY © 2024 G.P. Putnam's Sons 368 pages $9.99 / $12.99 Kindle Steven Rowley's The Guncle is much more than a lighthearted summer read. While it starts with the lively wit and humor you’d expect from a fun, feel-good novel,
The world has lost a true Hollywood legend. Sam Neill, the acclaimed actor known for his versatility and memorable roles, passed away in Sydney on July 13, 2026, at the age of 78. His death marks the end of an extraordinary career that spanned over five decades and touched audiences
Some voices define a generation, while others create entire universes. Kate Pierson unquestionably belongs to the latter group. Her voice, shifting effortlessly from a deep, inviting growl to a soaring high note, brings a vivid, melodic energy to one of music’s most iconic party bands. As a founding member
Twenty years after Confessions on a Dance Floor, Madonna has made her triumphant return with Confessions II, a dancefloor anthem that feels like a gift to her queer fans. Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and marking her tenth chart-topper, Madonna continues to affirm her status as
Downtown Wenatchee has a new billboard. In response to the city choosing to raise family month banners sponsored by a local Turning Point USA chapter instead of Pride flags, Pride group OUT NCW has installed a year-round Pride billboard in downtown Wenatchee. “We’re responding to the needs of
The film’s title, Pillion, can be interpreted in several ways. On one hand, it refers to the passenger seat on a motorcycle — a powerful symbol of vulnerability and reliance on the driver. On the other, it suggests being carried through life, dependent on the choices and control of others.
In the ever-evolving world of contemporary art, the enduring appeal of the well-painted figure remains strong. Few artists embody this more than Philip Gladstone, whose work bridges centuries of tradition with a distinctly modern sensibility. Gladstone’s paintings are intimate, honest, and deeply rooted in the exploration of
On March 3, Breaking Glass Pictures is set to re-release the Queer comedy Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! This campy, outrageous sequel from 2008 has cemented its place in LGBTQIA+ pop culture, celebrated for its fearless humor, star-studded cameos, and vibrant portrayal of the late 2000s. Rich
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
