Thomas Clouse

Spokane

Deputy Business Editor at The Spokesman-Review

Deputy Business Editor, Spokesman-Review newspaper, Nebraska grad, cabin owner.

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Articles

WSU police arrest two people related to Charlie Kirk protest signs

1 week ago | thenewstribune.com | Thomas Clouse

Two young adults spent most of Thursday in the Whitman County Jail following their arrest on the Washington State University campus after officers found freshly glued posters objecting to the pending visit of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Charged with obstruction and malicious mischief was 26-year-old Jeremiah W. Paparazzo, who as of 2021 was the secretary of Spokane County Young Democrats. Also arrested on the same two misdemeanor charges was 21-year-old Alisa L. Bennett.
WSU police arrest two people related to Charlie Kirk protest signs

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Thomas Clouse

Apr. 17—Two young adults spent most of Thursday in the Whitman County Jail following their arrest on the Washington State University campus after officers found freshly glued posters objecting to the pending visit of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Charged with obstruction and malicious mischief was 26-year-old Jeremiah W. Paparazzo, who as of 2021 was the secretary of Spokane County Young Democrats. Also arrested on the same two misdemeanor charges was 21-year-old Alisa L. Bennett.
WSU police arrest two people related to Charlie Kirk protest signs

1 week ago | spokesman.com | Thomas Clouse

Two young adults spent most of Thursday in the Whitman County Jail following their arrest on the Washington State University campus after officers found freshly glued posters objecting to the pending visit of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Charged with obstruction and malicious mischief was 26-year-old Jeremiah W. Paparazzo, who as of 2021 was the secretary of Spokane County Young Democrats. Also arrested on the same two misdemeanor charges was 21-year-old Alisa L. Bennett.
Spokane selected to host AMCI convention

1 week ago | spokesman.com | Thomas Clouse

Spokane has been selected to host the 2026 AMCI Annual Meeting, Visit Spokane announced on Wednesday. Founded in 1963, the AMC Institute is a non-profit trade organization that seeks to advance professionalism and industry standards for association managed companies, according to its website. The annual meeting in Spokane is scheduled for February 8-13 in 2026.
USDA abruptly halts $59 million grant to University of Idaho

1 week ago | spokesman.com | Thomas Clouse

The University of Idaho took a gut punch earlier this week when the U.S. Department of Agriculture abruptly terminated a $59 million grant, which would have pumped money into Gem State farmers to boost the marketing of most of the crops grown there. The grant, which was the largest in school history, was canceled in a message sent by the USDA on Sunday.
Washington launches online tariff guide to help businesses

1 week ago | thenewstribune.com | Thomas Clouse

For business leaders trying to make sense of President Donald Trump's ever-changing tariff policy, the state of Washington has launched an online guide. Information includes the tariff percentage from each country and tips to possibly avoiding higher costs. Trump on Wednesday paused a daunting list of what he called reciprocal tariffs, which largely were based on corresponding trade imbalances with those countries, after his earlier announcement sent all major stock market indexes into a tailspin.
Washington launches online tariff guide to help businesses

2 weeks ago | spokesman.com | Thomas Clouse

For business leaders trying to make sense of President Donald Trump’s ever-changing tariff policy, the state of Washington has launched an online guide. Information includes the tariff percentage from each country and tips to possibly avoiding higher costs. Trump on Wednesday paused a daunting list of what he called reciprocal tariffs, which largely were based on corresponding trade imbalances with those countries, after his earlier announcement sent all major stock market indexes into a tailspin.
Soulful Soups to close in downtown Spokane next week

2 weeks ago | spokesman.com | Thomas Clouse

A downtown restaurant owner recently inked a deal for the third time to sell Soulful Soups & Spirits by the end of last year. But just before the transaction could be consummated, her landlord raised the lease by $1,200 a month and tanked it. As a result, Lauren D’Arienzo said the popular lunch spot at 117 N. Howard St., which she worked hard to continue, will close April 17. “It’s not even the financial part the makes me sad. It’s part of my legacy,” D’Arienzo said.
Tariff worry boosts Spokane-area car sales: 'Buyers want to get ahead'

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Thomas Clouse

Apr. 8—March is generally a good time for those who sell new and used cars. But the chaos swirling around President Donald Trump's wave of new tariffs made the past month particularly good. "It really got busy at the end of March," said Andy Olson, who is the general manager of George Gee Kia Spokane and George Gee GMC located in Liberty Lake. "Customers were telling our salespeople that they were concerned about price increases once the tariffs took effect.
'Buyers want to get ahead'

2 weeks ago | spokesman.com | Thomas Clouse

March is generally a good time for those who sell new and used cars. But the chaos swirling around President Donald Trump’s wave of new tariffs made the past month particularly good. “It really got busy at the end of March,” said Andy Olson, who is the general manager of George Gee Kia Spokane and George Gee GMC located in Liberty Lake. “Customers were telling our salespeople that they were concerned about price increases once the tariffs took effect.