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Western professor 1 of 7 winners in Washington State Book Awards

Bellingham writer Cori Winrock is one of seven winners of the 2026 Washington State Book Awards. Her book-length essay, “Alterations,” was recognized in the Creative Nonfiction/Memoir Winner category, according to a news release. “Alterations” explores …

Washington state defeats church's appeal over healthcare coverage for abortion

A divided U.S. appeals court ​on Monday rejected a renewed challenge by a Seattle-area church to void a Washington state law that requires insurers offering ‌maternity coverage in employee health plans to also cover abortions. In a 2-1 decision, the 9th U. …

6 spectacular homes in Seattle

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Eastlake (Image credit: Courtesy image)The Queen of the Lake floats on Lake Union, with a three-sided moorage and city views. Built in 1980, the refreshed contemporary …

Safety risk insufficient to show religious accommodation posed undue hardship, court rules

Dive Brief: A San Francisco transit operator’s grant of religious accommodation from a COVID-19 vaccination mandate might have increased safety risk, but this alone is not a sufficient basis on which to find that a proposed accommodation poses undue …

Washington wins court fight allowing state abortion law to override Kirkland church’s religious objections

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that Washington can keep requiring health plans covering maternity care to also cover abortion, ending, for now, a six-year constitutional challenge brought by Cedar Park Assembly of God in Kirkland. At issue …

Cuban in the U.S. shows how she is transforming her house in Cuba: "Thank you, my God."

A Cuban resident in Seattle, Washington, who shares her life on the TikTok account @laoshuncit4 under the name "Cuban in Seattle," has joined one of the most popular trends among the diaspora on social media: documenting the progress of the …

A bitter battle is brewing in one of Washington state’s last swing districts

Traffic whizzes by a patch of grass crowded with election campaign signs along a busy stretch of Highway 503 in the southwest Washington city of Battle Ground. They’re promoting a jumble of Republican and Democratic candidates for different races, and they …

Wife of ‘God Bless the USA’ Singer Lee Greenwood Nominated as US Ambassador to Barbados

The wife of “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean on Monday. Kimberly Payne Greenwood, a former Miss Tennessee, posted a photograph of herself …

Trump taps God Bless the USA singer’s wife for major Caribbean ambassador job

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9th Circuit Rejects Kirkland Church's Bid to Skip Abortion Coverage Law

A federal appeals court has rejected a Kirkland-area church's renewed challenge to Washington's law requiring health insurers to cover abortion alongside maternity care, ruling 2-1 that the state's Reproductive Parity Act does not target …

Church hits wall in quest to undo Washington abortion coverage mandate

(CN) — A Washington state church hit a dead end in its quest to exclude abortion coverage from its employee insurance plans, after a Ninth Circuit panel determined Monday that the challenged state laws don’t specifically target religious conduct. “The …

Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus both announce new 2026-27 Season

SEATTLE – Seattle Men’s Chorus (SMC) and Seattle Women’s Chorus (SWC) return to the stage for the 2026-27 season with three brand-new concerts, treating audiences to holiday magic, an intimate look at life’s journeys, and a full-on return to the dance …

West Seattle's WestFest Returns With Rides, Bratwurst Rival Across Town

Carnival rides, game booths, and food stalls are set to take over the Holy Rosary School campus along 42nd SW between SW Genesee and SW Dakota this Friday and Saturday, as WestFest returns to West Seattle. The festival runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 …

Trump nominates wife of ‘God Bless the USA’ singer Lee Greenwood to serve as US ambassador

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday nominated the wife of “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. Kimberly Greenwood was among a list of nominees the Trump …

Trump nominates Wesley Hunt to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Saudi; picks wife of 'God Bless the USA' singer as envoy to ...

Kimberly Greenwood posted on Instagram a picture with her husband and Mr. Trump as she thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for the nomination. Credit: Instagram/thekimgreenwood U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (September 14, 2026) also nominated …

News: Militarie Gun Release ‘God Save The Gun (Deluxe Edition)’

Alternative rock band Militarie Gun have released the deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed 2025 album God Save The Gun, out now via Loma Vista Recordings. Order God Save The Gun (Deluxe Edition) here. Following the release of their widely …

Vatican Latin Mass permissions steady across papal transition

Thirty-four dioceses received Vatican permission to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass in parish churches in 2025, matching the 2024 total and remaining broadly consistent with previous years despite the election of a new pope. The United States …

Why Was Macklemore Kicked Off Sheeran Tour?

Seattle’s darling Macklemore was booted from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after taking pro-Palestinian stances during two opening performances. Timeline The controversy began on September 4, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, when Macklemore emphatically said “Free …

Pushback Mounts Against Trump’s Attacks on the Endangered Species Act

A Trump administration rule eviscerating widespread habitat protections for endangered species just went into effect.  First proposed in April, the rule rescinds the long-held definition for a single word—harm—under the Endangered Species Act, a landmark …

New Book Challenges Christian Leaders to Stop Confusing Exhaustion With Faithfulness

Award-winning author Katie Hornor offers a biblical alternative to hustle culture for people carrying big assignments ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning author and international keynote speaker …

Serving My Country While Grieving for Our Son Confronts a Parent’s Deepest Loss

James Long shares how the death of his 12-year-old son Maurice transformed his family, challenged his faith, and affected a military career devoted to service. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and …

Spiritual Man: Natural Woman Explores Faith, Equality, and the Enduring Value of Womanhood

Evelynn Laverne Johnson invites readers worldwide to examine biblical truth, relationships, equality, and the spiritual purpose shared by women and men. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evelynn Laverne …

Ascend & Converge Presents a Christ-Centered Blueprint for Visionary Leadership

Kathleen T. Lindsay calls Kingdom-minded leaders to prioritize identity, spiritual formation, discernment, and unity before pursuing lasting influence. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Kathleen T …

Katie Hornor Opens Premier Author Elevate Conference With Call for Christian Authors to Stop Playing Small

ICBA and NCAPS partnership advances shared commitment to equipping Christian communicators for greater excellence, visibility, and impact FORT WAYNE, IN, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International keynote speaker and award- …

Suzanne Nadell, Leadership Coach, Champions the Future of Christian Women in Church Leadership: Faith for Tomorrow

She Leads Church CEO and author urges women to stop waiting for permission and embrace the leadership roles they are called to fill LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The future of Christian leadership will …

Jack Brewer Foundation Fathers Reach Families More Than Half a Million Times From Behind Bars

Over 3 years, JBF fathers made 343,004 calls, 152,166 letters and 24,758 visits, with 90%+ reporting stronger family connections. PLANTATION , FL, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jack Brewer Foundation Fathers Reach …

New Book In Ordinary Time Explores What Faith Looks Like Beyond Sunday Mornings

Drawing on 25 years of ministry, Laura LaSpalluto explores how faith in Jesus takes shape in the ordinary rhythms of everyday life. STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author, teacher, and longtime ministry …

Khachkar Studios Launches Weekly T•A•P Reporting Across 26 Pilots

26 Pilots. One Summary Table. Every Tuesday. Attendance • Outreach • Invite Videos • Classes • Steps • Payments WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Khachkar Studios today published the first of its weekly T …

Calvary Reformation Church Announces Call to Battle 2026 in Chesapeake

Two-day Christian conference will apply Scripture to doctrine, life, politics, race, family, culture and sexual ethics. CHESAPEAKE, VA, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Calvary Reformation Church will host Call to Battle …

New Memoir No Guts, His Glory Shares Couple’s Journey Through One-in-a-Million Cancer Diagnosis

George and Judi Moore tell both sides of an unexpected cancer journey that led to an 18-hour surgery and tested their family’s faith, perseverance, and hope. HENRICO, VA, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What was supposed …

National Black Church Initiative Calls on the US Congress to Provide Regulatory Safeguards for Artificial Intelligence

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, along with 750 national …

Teresa Shields Parker Announces New Series, Fiction That Transforms

Bestselling Christian author explores why fiction can reach readers in ways nonfiction cannot, launching her new series this fall. COLUMBIA, MO, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Most novels entertain. Teresa Shields Parker …

Vocational Career Expo for Adults

Saint Michael Catholic School Named 2026 Best of South Carolina Regional Award Winner

MURRELLS INLET, SC, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saint Michael Catholic School has been recognized with the 2026 Best of South Carolina Regional Award, honoring the school's longstanding commitment to academic …

Shuls Around the World to Sing 'Eitz Chaim' This Shabbat in Memory of Its Composer, Tanchum Portnoy

One melody. Shuls around the world. A Shabbat in his memory. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Shabbat, September 19 (Shabbat Shuvah, 8 Tishrei 5787), synagogues and communities around the world will sing " …

Former Hells Angel Joby Walters Set to Launch New Memoir CUT FREE on September 22

Former Hells Angel Joby Walters Set to Launch New Memoir CUT FREE on September 22 PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joby Walters and Eden Gordon Media are proud to announce the upcoming launch of Walters' …

netWell™ Launches SilverShield to Help Fill Health Care Cost Gaps for Medicare Members

New health care sharing membership is designed for adults 65 and older enrolled in Original Medicare Parts A and B RINGWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- netWell™, a nonprofit Health Care Sharing Ministry, has …

Alan Freeman Ministries International surpasses 1 million annual YouTube views

Manchester pastor and author Alan Freeman's channel reaches 87,000 subscribers and 551 free teaching videos as it nears the 100,000-subscriber mark. MANCHESTER, CA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alan Freeman Ministries …

Jim O’Connor Receives IABH Honor for Advancing Recovery Beyond Treatment

Second Story Foundation founder recognized for advancing long-term recovery in Illinois as focus turns to the next phase of the 2nd Story Ranch OAK BROOK, IL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jim O’Connor, CADC, founder …