Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Former ranch director denies abuse allegations

  February 5, 2010 in City on Page A1 The Rev. Joseph Weitensteiner said Thursday that he would sometimes get angry during his 52-year career at Morning Star Boys’ Ranch, but that he “never, never” sexually abused the boys … 1

• Lawyer refutes payoff claim

  February 3, 2010 in City on Page A5 A former attorney for Morning Star Boys’ Ranch rebutted the testimony of a witness who said the ranch’s former director paid him to keep quiet about alleged abuse in the … 1

• Testimony contests abuse claim

  February 2, 2010 in City on Page A8 A former resident of Morning Star Boys’ Ranch testified Monday that Kenneth Putnam was motivated by financial gain in suing the ranch for alleged abuse. Spokane County Superior Court jurors … 7

• Boys ranch abuse trial opens

  January 20, 2010 in City on Page A5 Either Morning Star Boys’ Ranch management turned a blind eye to decades of child sexual abuse or it is being persecuted by discreditable former residents looking to make a buck. … 1