Faith obligations instill perseverance In his career from identifying Superfund sites to working on Hanford nuclear waste cleanup, Robb Lowy knows the complexities of fulfilling his religious obligation to do his part to heal the world.  From that, as well as from blowing a shofar, he knows the obligations can be difficult to do, so he appreciated the opportunity to help build a well to supply water to a village in Rwanda. . . . . .read more

VOICES’ leader gave up job to volunteer to listen to people’s stories and help them advocate for themselves. Advocates discuss ways to share ideas with elected officials at the Eastern Washington Legislative Conference. Award is catalyst for commitment to human rights in both her professional and personal life for Joan Menzies. Teenager organizes diaper drives to help low-income families and hopes to start a nonprofit organization. Emmanuel Family Life Center cuts ribbon for new resource center in the Liberty Park neighborhood in Spokane. Editorial Hope is evident in persistence to confront hate, injustice in everyday life within our region.

Faith obligations instill perseverance for Robb Lowy who heals the earth at Hanford as well as fulfilling religious work. Bishop offers Lutheran perspectives on advocacy at recent Eastern Washington Legislative Conference. Farmer seeks to attract more young farmers sustainable agriculture project near Edwall, Wash. Gonzaga University’s “Hate Studies in Business” class prepares students to identify and challenge hate in future work. Editorial The phrase ‘moral hazard,’ can support injustice or justice in discussions of our current financial mess.

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