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05/30/2006: "The latest news from Spokane"

Its been a while since we checked in on what's happening in Spokane.

Lets see whats all-the-news,

A North Spokane man was stabbed by a group of teenagers early Saturday morning while trying to prevent his car from being vandalized.

The (bankrupt) Catholic Diocese of Spokane, facing $200 million in sex abuse claims, plans to sell its headquarters and other property, hoping to fetch $11 million. This after a federal judge rejected a $45.7 million settlement, because it only compensated 75 of the 185 victims who have filed suit.

The Spokane County Medical Examiner has ruled that Spokane resident John Stanley's death on March 15th in an apartment above Boo Radley's in downtown Spokane was the result of "excited delirium." You may not find the diagnosis "excited delirium" in a medical dictionary, but it’s popping up more and more around the country, especially when people die right after brawling with the police. Apparently this happens a lot in Spokane. Could be nearly every week. Could also be that the coroner finds "excited delirium" sexy, I suppose.

The Spokane Fire Department pulled a body from the Spokane River. "You drown 'em, we found em." --Spokane FD

The Spokane Police Department's gang unit is racing against time trying to put a dent in gang activity before school lets out for the summer and long warm nights lead to trouble on the streets. I'm just quoting here. What can I possibly add to that? The article notes that 40% of Spokane's jail population are gang members.

And, of course, the pedophiles still prowl the streets. "News4 is told a 5th grader was walking home when a man in his 30's tried to grab her and take her clothes off."

Then there is Spokane's own version of "Too Much Coffee Man". Gallagher was also arrested last fall after posting a sign in his car windshield soliciting sex. He was also naked at that time and possessing pornography.

And finally, Spokane can't afford to pay the retirment for part of its police force.

Spokane: too cheap to live, too mean to die.