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Thomas Clouse

Thomas Clouse

Current Position: reporter

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

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News >  Education

Washington implementing new system for judging schools

Parents have a new way to examine how schools are doing in Washington state. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said the new system will help administrators, teachers and parents identify deficiencies in all schools, including those that may get among the best scores.
News >  Spokane

Jury convicts Dwayne Thurman of second-degree manslaughter

Dwayne Thurman yelled out and slapped the back of his attorney Tuesday when he heard “not guilty” twice as the juror read the verdict. But his elation ended about three seconds later when it was made clear the jury had convicted Thurman of second-degree manslaughter for shooting his wife in 2016.
News >  Spokane

Condon picks Matthew Antush as next Spokane Municipal Court judge

Matthew Antush was attending a Drug Court graduation Thursday when he received an important phone call. Antush walked out into the hallway and was instructed to call human resources to learn that he had just become a judge. “When I called back, I was told the mayor was going to announce (Friday) that he was going to appoint me,” Antush said. “I was stunned and pleased.”
News >  Spokane

Pasco man gets life in prison for drug convictions

A federal judge in Spokane has sentenced a Pasco, Washington, man to life in prison plus 49 years after he was convicted in separate trials last fall of distribution of drugs and unlawful possession of a firearm.
News >  Spokane

Close Gonzaga game causes high anxiety for fans in Spokane

That red beer turned bitter, indeed, at the end of the game Thursday as Cinderella pulled off her glass slipper and threw it at the Gonzaga basketball fans watching the game in Spokane. They ducked when the Bulldogs’ Zach Norvell Jr. hit a late 3-pointer.