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

Economists: Higher tariffs would hurt Washington farmers, consumers

Mon., Oct. 28, 2024

Washington consumers, and especially farmers, would suffer if the United States pushes a new round of higher tariffs where foreign countries would pay inflated costs to sell their goods to American consumers, two local economists said.

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The Dirt: Raising Cane’s obtains building permit for north Spokane

Sun., Oct. 27, 2024

A building permit request has been submitted to the city of Spokane for the Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers restaurant, which was announced earlier this year for a location on North Newport Highway.

News > Local business

Ultimate Bagel ending its run as a Gonzaga neighborhood mainstay

Thu., Oct. 24, 2024

Two crashes essentially bookend the beginning, and impending end, of a little shop next to Gonzaga University that built its success off bagels and work ethic.

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The Dirt: Two next-door stores open in Airway Heights

Sun., Oct. 20, 2024

Construction crews were putting the finishing touches this past week on a new Builders Supply & Home Center, which has already opened for business in Airway Heights.

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Alpine Haus opens at new location in north Spokane

Sun., Oct. 20, 2024

An iconic South Hill ski shop recently opened its second location, this time to cater to customers on Spokane's North Side and to add a new outdoor twist: bicycles.

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Avista lands $85.6 million grant from feds

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 18, 2024

Washington Senator Maria Cantwell announced Friday that Avista Utilities is among three Evergreen State utilities will get a total of $208.4 million in federal grants to harden electrical infrastructure against natural disasters.

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Spokane baseball nerds swing to honor Babe Ruth’s visit

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 21, 2024

They whiffed, scuffed, dinked and sometimes connected Thursday night in honor of the day that the Babe came swashbuckling into the Lilac City and homered during an exhibition baseball game.

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Keller Williams names new CEO for Spokane

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 15, 2024

Keller Williams Real Estate Brokerage has named Sean McGrath as its new CEO to manage the local office, which serves more than 250 agents who sell homes in an area that spans from Colville to Lewiston.

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Inflation rate is slowing. So why isn’t it making a difference for so many Spokane residents?

Sun., Oct. 6, 2024

Jenni Carr, of Otis Orchards, had a discussion this past week with her boss about how the national rate of inflation recently come down to its lowest level in three years. Carr, 46, said the national inflation rate may have fallen from a peak of 9.1% in 2022, but the drop to 2.5% hasn't eased her monthly expenses. "I don't feel like it's going down," said Carr, who was pushing a cart full of goods to her car from a large local retailer. "When I go to the store, the total doesn't match what I used to buy. I'm definitely frustrated.