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Doug Clark
Doug Clark is a columnist for The Spokesman-Review in the Local news department. He writes a column three times each week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday).
How to contact Doug
- Email: dougc@spokesman.com
- Phone: 509-459-5432
- Fax: 509-459-5482
Recent stories by Doug
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Convalescence costly for fan of news, pie
November 19, 2009 in City on Page A5 I got my left knee scoped last week, which explains why my column was more absent than appreciative reviews for the movie “Amelia.” Scoping is a very common procedure for …
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Another Spokane officer acting badly adds new facet to department’s saga
November 17, 2009 in City on Page A5
Sgt. Brad “To the Bone” Thoma has dodged criminal prosecution for his boozed-up, off-duty hit-and-run. This the latest episode in Spokane’s ongoing law enforcement soap opera – “The Drunk and …
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Doug Clark: Backsliding WSP earns B.S. badge
November 8, 2009 in City on Page B1
In the wake of an embarrassing scandal where eight troopers tried to use bogus diplomas to get raises in pay, the Washington State Patrol has unveiled a new motto. “WSP …
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Killer should remain behind bars – pass it on
November 5, 2009 in City on Page A7
Today’s column in three easy steps. 1. Morris “Mel” Goldberg should rot in prison.
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Malicious prosecution suit grounds for another look
November 3, 2009 in City on Page A5
The story that broke back in January 2007 was one of those shockers that made you spit out your morning java and holler … “No way! Not again!”
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Burning dollars, not rubber
November 1, 2009 in City on Page B1
Wouldn’t it be great to have your own time machine and be able to prevent some of our biggest blunders from happening? For example, I’d set my Wayback Machine to …
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Memories fade after haunting disappearance 25 years ago
October 29, 2009 in City on Page A5
It wasn’t the crime itself that moved me to write and record an original song about what happened at the Spokane Street Motel. Bloody murder, sad to say, is far …
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When official voices obfuscate, a little translation clarifies
October 27, 2009 in City on Page A5
Once again, doubt is being raised about the “official” facts regarding Otto Zehm, the mentally ill janitor who died following a violent 2006 encounter with cops in a Spokane convenience …
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Doug Clark: Collection runs from curios to just curious
October 25, 2009 in City on Page B1 Some guys hunt. Some guys fish. Other guys get their jollies chasing little white balls around grassy fairways. Ed Magnuson’s obsession is, well, a chip shot off the trampled path. …
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Spookane horrors on display all year
October 22, 2009 in City on Page A5
I can’t believe how popular Halloween is getting. Seriously. Some people spend even more on fake cobwebs and rubber bats than I drop on Jack Daniels to get me through …
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Yanks for the memories, fellow Pinstripe lovers
October 20, 2009 in City on Page A5 I took the winners of my Pinstripe Passion contest to lunch Monday at the Spokane Club, where we were treated to good food and a flash of unexpected baseball magic. …
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Vote by mail just doesn’t stir passion
October 18, 2009 in City on Page B1
Ballots for the Nov. 3 general election were mailed out the other day. All across Spokane County, voters have now received their ballots and carefully put them aside in a …
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Doug Clark: Maligned Yankees fans should stick together
October 15, 2009 in City on Page A5 Ah, October – the most intolerant time of the year. If you’re a Yankees fan like me, that is. And if you are, do I have a deal for you.
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Doug Clark: Police chief is suddenly America’s most wanted
October 13, 2009 in City on Page A5 I’m weighing the merits of chocolate vs. white cake in a South Hill Safeway store Sunday when a stranger walks up and tells me he’s a big fan, so right … 4
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Doug Clark: City Hall at its best at high noon
October 11, 2009 in City on Page B1
Hide the children. Lock up the womenfolk. There’s gonna be a shootout at the Spo-K Corral. City Council Chambers, that is.
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Doug Clark: At inoculation trough, babies hog the good stuff
October 8, 2009 in City on Page A7
I had a depressing experience while getting my flu shot the other day. I asked the nice young woman who had just drilled my left shoulder when I could come …
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Doug Clark: Value remains subjective in the world of old art
October 6, 2009 in City on Page A13 You’ve all heard those “Antiques Roadshow” tales of windfall and wonder. You know, the rusty sword that turns out to be a prized Civil War relic. 1
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Doug Clark: DSHS report on Paul escape an exercise in lameness
October 4, 2009 in City on Page B1 Friday found me in a downtown office watching state health officials unveil their report on how homicidal maniac Phillip A. Paul managed to escape two weeks ago while on a … 7
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Dougbench not a victim of crime – yet
October 1, 2009 in City on Page A7 A proud Spokanite, Larry Jess wanted to show off the finer points of his hometown to his visiting friend, Tony Scodwell. So one summer day, Jess took the Las Vegas … 1
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Doug Clark: To judge good trash, I’m your man
September 29, 2009 in City on Page A5
Getting rid of garbage is one of the most important things responsible Americans can do. So, please, make sure all of you get out and vote in the next election.
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