Thomas Clouse

Current Position: deputy business editor

Thomas Clouse joined The Spokesman-Review in 1999. He s currently the deputy editor for the business section. He previously worked as an investigative reporter for the City Desk and covering federal, state and local courts for many years.

Email: tomc@spokesman.com
Phone: (509) 459-5495
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News > Local business

Downtown institution Domini Sandwiches closing in December

Sun., Sept. 15, 2024

The most famous sliced meat of Lilac City, and a side of free popcorn, will soon vacate downtown Spokane. Domini's Sandwiches, a family-legacy business that has served generations of customers, will officially close on December 6, owner Tom "Tommy" Domini said.

News > Business

Spokane-based 4AM relocating into River Park Square

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 13, 2024

River Park Square announced Thursday that local business 4AM will be relocating to the downtown mall from its previous location at the corner of North Washington Street and West Dean Avenue.

News > Health

Washington approved insurance rate increase

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 11, 2024

Washington's insurance commissioner announced Wednesday that his office has approved a 10.7% rate increase for those residents who obtain insurance through the state's exchange.

News > Local business

Fed-up business leaders decry Spokane’s homelessness problem after Zona Blanca announces closure

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 10, 2024

Spokane business leaders used the impending closure of a downtown restaurant Monday as a call to arms for elected leaders to begin finding a solution to the homelessness problem.

News > Business

The Dirt: New 32-unit multifamily project planned near Spokane

Sun., Sept. 8, 2024

Preliminary plans have been submitted to Spokane County to build a four-building, 32-unit multi-housing project on a street that represents the border of Spokane and Spokane County.

News > Business

Xfinity opens new store on South Hill

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 4, 2024

Comcast announced this week that it has opened a new Xfinity store on Spokane's South Hill.

News > Business

Avista’s new CEO Heather Rosentrater’s path to success began as a barista in Millwood

Sun., Sept. 1, 2024

Heather Rosentrater was working in 1996 in her parent’s coffee shop in Millwood when a Gonzaga professor, who doubled as Washington Water Power’s chief technical services engineer, verbally complained about losing his engineering student.

News > Business

Genetically modified wheat approved for U.S. testing, but may not be boon for Northwest farmers

Wed., Aug. 28, 2024

Federal agriculture regulators announced Tuesday that they approved the testing process that could allow farmers in the U.S. to start planting a genetically-modified strain of wheat from South America that produces good crops even in drought conditions.

News > Business

Avista’s Vermillion stepping down; Rosentrater to become first woman to lead company as CEO

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 27, 2024

Avista Corp. announced Monday that longtime CEO Dennis Vermillion will be stepping down early next year and will be replaced by Heather Rosentrater, who will become the first woman to lead the utility in its 135-year history.