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Thomas Clouse

Tom Clouse is a reporter for The Spokesman-Review in the Local news department. He covers the Spokane County beat.

How to contact Tom

Email: tomc@spokesman.com
Phone: 509-459-5495
Fax: 509-459-5482

Recent stories by Tom

Lawyer defends Zehm handling

March 20, 2010 in City on Page A1 A lawyer representing the city of Spokane argued for the first time Friday that Otto Zehm was suffering from “excited delirium” before his 2006 confrontation with police, making it a … 11
Lawyer: Zehm in ‘excited delirium’ before police arrived

March 19, 2010 in City A lawyer for the City of Spokane argued today that Otto Zehm was suffering from “excited delirium” before the 2006 encounter with Spokane police that led to his death, causing … 31
Rally marks anniversary of Zehm altercation

March 19, 2010 in City on Page A6 About 40 people chanted and held signs Thursday to remember the fourth anniversary of the confrontation with Spokane police that left unarmed shopper Otto Zehm fatally injured. The gathering was … 1
Driver enters not-guilty plea

March 16, 2010 in City on Page A6 A Spokane Valley bar owner pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of vehicular homicide and hit-and-run in connection with a crash that killed a bicyclist earlier this month. Scott C. …
U.S. attorney nominee has long felt called to the law

March 16, 2010 in City on Page A1 Mike Ormsby can blame his godfather if the U.S. Senate confirms him as the next U.S. attorney for Eastern Washington. At age 11, Ormsby got worked up over something he … 6
City out of shooting case

March 13, 2010 in City on Page A1 A federal judge ruled Friday that the city of Spokane will not pay any civil penalties levied against former Spokane Police Officer James “Jay” Olsen, who shot Shonto Pete in … 6
Release nears for foster mother blamed for starving child

March 9, 2010 in City on Page A1 Carole DeLeon, the foster mother blamed for starving Tyler DeLeon to death, gets out of prison Wednesday after serving about half of the sentence she received in a 2007 plea … 7
Air passengers face new explosives test

March 4, 2010 in City on Page A6 Get ready for the bomb swab. The Transportation Security Administration announced Wednesday that passengers at Spokane International Airport can expect new security measures on their way to departing flights. 4
Jury: Child molester shouldn’t be freed

March 4, 2010 in City on Page A1 Not yet out of handcuffs, convicted child molester Ronald Reo Timm turned to his attorney Wednesday as jurors prepared to announce their verdict. “I’m hoping for the best, but expecting … 2
Spokane sex offender’s history revealed in proceedings

February 26, 2010 in City on Page A1 A jury will decide next week whether Ronald Reo Timm will ever get out of state custody. But the question remains: How does someone molest 24 children in Spokane over … 11
Center for Justice loses lawyer

February 23, 2010 in City on Page A5 Breean Beggs, the self-described chief catalyst for the public interest law firm Center for Justice, announced his resignation Monday, citing both fewer financial resources at the firm and aspirations for … 5
Rapist likely to reoffend, state says

February 23, 2010 in City on Page A1 By his own accounting, Ronald Reo Timm molested 24 girls in Spokane. The crimes took place decades ago, and Timm, 60, has spent 13 years behind bars after being convicted … 2
In brief: More claims filed over fire damage

February 19, 2010 in City on Page A5 A new lawsuit has been filed seeking more money from Dr. Tracy Berg and a teenage boy who were blamed for starting the Valley View fire that destroyed 11 homes …
Prosecutor challenger fired

February 18, 2010 in City on Page A5 Spokane County Prosecutor Steve Tucker fired one of his election rivals Wednesday in a move his opponent immediately labeled political retaliation. Tucker met with Deputy Prosecutor Dave Stevens early in … 7
Democrat joins prosecutor race

February 17, 2010 in City on Page A6 A Democrat is joining the race for Spokane County prosecutor. Longtime local attorney Frank Malone is officially launching his bid to challenge Prosecutor Steve Tucker today. Meanwhile, Tucker is scheduled …
Defendant takes deal in stabbing

February 10, 2010 in City on Page A6 The third and final defendant pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from his role in a fight that ended in the stabbing death of a Spokane man last year. Christopher …
Partying polar-style

January 2, 2010 in City on Page B1 It’s an annual event for the brave, weak of mind or strong of drink. The Polar Bear Plunge can even combine all of those factors, as hundreds gathered Friday at …
County balks at case transfer

October 31, 2009 in City on Page A1 The death penalty case against Christopher H. Devlin has turned into a disagreement over who should pay for his costly trial. Spokane County Superior Court Judge Jerome Leveque has twice … 2
Candidates’ home addresses become issue in judicial race

October 20, 2009 in City on Page A1 The single contested race for Spokane Municipal Court judge has somehow morphed into a battle of addresses rather than qualifications for the job. Judge Tracy Staab, who was appointed 10 … 3
Comments by jurors at case’s heart

October 14, 2009 in City on Page A1 Three state appellate judges were asked Tuesday to reinstate a verdict that was favorable to a local doctor after five jurors in the original malpractice trial reportedly made derogatory comments …