Stories by John Craig for the Spokesman-Review

Ferry County is back in the good graces of the Eastern Washington Growth Management Hearings Board. The county is now in compliance with a requirement that it limit urban development in rural areas, the growth board has ruled.

News > Nation/World

Officers Honor Fallen Comrade Omak Buries Policeman Killed In Line Of Duty

Tue., March 31, 1998

1. Farewell salute. Framed by the salute of a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman, Omak police Officer Don Eddy salutes fallen fellow Officer Mike Marshall at Monday's funeral service. Photos by Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review 2. Spokane police Lt. Glenn Winkey bears one of five flags for Marshall's family.

News > Spokane

Suspect In Officer’s Death To Be Arrested Man Was Deported Last Year After Fourth Conviction In U.S.

Sat., March 28, 1998

Gonzalez

News > Spokane

Townsfolk Grieve After Officer Dies Suspect In Critical Condition After Shootout

Fri., March 27, 1998

1. Marshall 2. Eddy 3. Claudia Burwell, owner of the Stampede Motel in Omak, reflects on the shooting she witnessed that left a police officer dead, another wounded and a suspect in critical condition. Photo by Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review

News > Spokane

Judge’s Order May Put Shelter Back In Business Neighbors Angry About Putting Up With Noise From Dogs

Wed., March 25, 1998

Tasker

News > Spokane

Ex-Colville Coach Quits Teaching Job Monty Jones Resignation Comes After Allegations

Tue., March 24, 1998

Former Colville High School wrestling coach Monty Jones resigned Monday night before school officials could decide whether to fire him. Superintendent Rick Cole said he would file a complaint against Jones today with the state superintendent of public instruction, but declined to discuss the nature of the allegations.

News > Nation/World

Weeks Running For Pend Oreille Sheriff Welfare Fraud Investigator Has Background In Law Enforcement, Military Service

Mon., March 23, 1998

State welfare fraud investigator Jerry Weeks has announced he is running for sheriff of Pend Oreille County. Incumbent Doug Malby is expected to seek re-election, but has not yet made a formal announcement.

News > Spokane

Judge Rules Colvilles Can Hire New Director Fired Executive, Meanwhile, Files For Seat On Tribal Council That Axed Him

Sat., March 21, 1998

A Colville Tribal Court judge has said fired tribal executive director Lou Stone isn't likely to win a lawsuit over his dismissal and shouldn't be reinstated while awaiting trial. Judge Dennis Nelson ruled this week that the tribal council is free to hire a permanent replacement.

News > Spokane

Newport Attorney Reprimanded Again Doug Lambarth Agreed To Rebuke Rather Than Face A Hearing

Sat., March 21, 1998

Newport attorney Doug Lambarth is being reprimanded by the Washington State Bar Association for the second time in two years. Lambarth, 56, is scheduled to stand before the association's governors April 3 in Chelan for a formal rebuke that he botched a probate case he wasn't competent to handle and continued to work on another case after getting fired.

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