May 2022

Gonzaga University engages campus, community in diversity, equity, inclusion

Art contest is a way to invite students to study the impact of the Holocaust

Former Spokane pastor presents climate issues in a virtual visit to Guatemala

Professor links 'militant masculinity' in media with rise of Christian nationalism

Opportunity Presbyterian quilters make and donate thousands of quilts and more

Family Promise of North Idaho promotes housing stability along with its shelter

Tri-Cities Immigrant Coalition connects congregations to help resettle Afghans

Five days at border were 'life-changing' for team of seven from St. Aloysius

'San Pedro Syndrome' raises some questions about some mission approaches

Sounding Board: Jewish and Black panelists consider 'Separate Histories and Common Challenges'

Our Place's food bank offers choices for guests, so they feel they are shopping

House of Charities plans to relocate and build new, low-barrier 24/7 shelter

April 2022

Family Promise shelter, programs open doors to permanent housing

History professor tells of Expo '74's impact on environment then and now

The Fig Tree coordinates interfaith panel on spring holy days and earth care

While facts may push people away, curiosity and stories build relationships

Seth Holmes produces film about farm workers and indigenous teens' families

Commercial studio finds a philanthropic niche: nonprofit fundraising events

YWCA's Our Sister's Closet gives clients access to clothing for jobs, esteem

Conferences raise ethics, voices for renegotiations of Columbia River Treaty

EWU Food Pantry responds to food insecurity for its two campus communities

School board and staff member discuss new Spokane schools Equity Policy

5K Walks will be held in Moscow, Post Falls launch mental health awareness

EWU auditorium shines yellow and blue lights on curtains in solidarity with Ukraine

Slavic churches, community form Ukrainian Relief Coalition to provide aid

Benefit speakers value ways The Fig Tree spreads seeds of hope for all

Sounding Board: Conference minister reflects on ways to live in this time of pandemic uncertainty

Chewelah church keeps its Advent message of 'Hope' lit year round

Hope for Creation Conference offers numerous presentations

March 2022

Volunteers drive posts in stream, weave branches around them, to make dams

Expanding diversity on campus is about recruiting and retaining faculty, students

Hope for Creation Conference readies community to celebrate Expo '74's 50th

Carl Maxey Center opens doors and opportunities for Spokane's Black community

Three housing advocates offer solutions on issues of housing and homelessness

Kristine Hoover leads workshops on elements for 'Securing Our Democracy'

In showing that rivals can live in peace, Olympics challenge war games over Ukraine

Educator warns about influence of the far-right seeping into mainstream spaces

Holy Names Sisters grant helps support Fig Tree newspaper, directory, interns

February 2022

EWU professor engages students through reflection, questions, interactions

Martin Luther King Day goes online bringing words of challenge, dreaming

Faith-based advocates present an overview of issues before legislature

Interfaith panel looks at issues of concern and impact of faith teachings

Professor is a wilderness guide leading students to explore natural world

Rising costs lead Habitat North Idaho to build multi-unit housing units

 Bitterroot Mountain Publishing House provides avenue for local authors

Priest sees possibility to end divisions, bring hope in political spheres

Communications professor suggests some tools help counter hate speech

Each year, each edition is the same but new in this journalistic journey

'Between the trees' in poetry and photographs connects people with camp

January 2022

New PICA leader helps expand services to Pacific Islanders in Spokane area

Fr. Pat Conroy former chaplain to Congress sees hope despite political divisions

Volunteers build carts for people who cannot walk because of wars, disease

Couple share their Sikh tradition of hospitality through food in restaurant

Church's building expansion includes technology for hybrid worship, meetings

Two teachers use 'amplifier art' to help students understand Anne Frank

 Sounding Board: Gail Hammer says expressing joy is a way to counter oppression and end hate

Editorial: The late Desmond Tutu's words are his best legacy and his challenge for today

Editorial: Stories matter: life-giving stories inspire us to the work God calls us to do