Tracy Simmons

Tracy Simmons is an award-winning journalist specializing in religion reporting and digital entrepreneurship. In her approximate 20 years on the religion beat, Simmons has tucked a notepad in her pocket and found some of her favorite stories aboard cargo ships in New Jersey, on a police chase in Albuquerque, in dusty Texas church bell towers, on the streets of New York and in tent cities in Haiti. Simmons has worked as a multimedia journalist for newspapers across New Mexico, Texas, Connecticut and Washington. She is the executive director of SpokaneFāVS.com, a digital journalism start-up covering religion news and commentary in Spokane, Washington. She also writes for The Spokesman-Review and national publications. She is a Scholarly Assistant Professor of Journalism at Washington State University.

VIDEO: Update on FāVS Center

May 23, 2019 News 0

This week we signed the deed to the building, which will be effective May 31.

Final Phase of Funding Needed to Open Interfaith Center in Spokane

May 21, 2019 News 0

We're hoping the Spokane community - individuals, business and houses of worship - can help us raise the last phase of funding needed to make this space safe and peaceful and useful.

Group plans to protest abortion-ban today in downtown Spokane

May 21, 2019 News 0

A rally will take place in downtown Spokane today as part of the Stop the Bans National Day of Action.

YWCA Spokane Calls for 2019 Women of Achievement Nominations

May 18, 2019 News 0

YWCA Spokane is calling for nominations for its 2019 Women of Achievement Awards. The deadline for submissions is June 21.

Vigil Tuesday aims to “Heal Spokane Valley’s Image”

May 13, 2019 News 0

In light of more damaging news about State Rep. Matt Shea — this time about him seeking to run surveillence on left-wing activists — faith leaders are planning to gather outside Spokane Valley City Hall Tuesday to sing, pray and try to repair the image of Spokane Valley.

Chabad Spokane to Host Evening of Prayer & Reflection for Poway Shooting

May 2, 2019 News 0

On Friday night Chabad of Spokane County will host a gathering in response to the recent attack at Chabad of Poway.