A virtual fundraiser will be held this week to raise money for Salish School of Spokane and increase awareness of its mission.

A short film, featuring an all Indigenous cast and shot in Elk, seeks to address the issue of suicide among Native American youth.

It’s been over a year since the lockdown began and organizations had to figure out accommodations to stay safe while maintaining operations. For local churches, they have done their best to follow safety guidelines and adjust to continue services.

Early Thursday morning, a fire destroyed part of St. Charles Catholic School in Spokane.

Despite the struggles created by the pandemic, Salish School of Spokane will add a new building to its campus, allowing them more space to teach young children in two programs and a bit of breathing room and to continue their vision of teaching from cradle to college.

Even though the recent surge in COVID cases has resulted in further restrictions and social distancing during the holidays, churches throughout Spokane are finding the means to celebrate Advent and support each other while keeping at a safe distance.