MORNING HEADLINES: Trouble town

Another cop struck A Spokane police officer on his way to help chase a stolen vehicle fractured his neck when his vehicle was struck by that of a 19-year-old woman, who may have been drunk. (KXLY)

Former West aide back in trouble TJ Sneed, a 27-year-old former legislative candidate and aide to Jim West is in trouble over a North Idaho condo development, four years after being convicted of fraud in federal court. (SR) 

Tab fees? The Spokane City Council will consider tonight whether to levy a fee on license plate tabs to help bridge a budget gap. (SR)

Baker talks After maintaining silence during KREM's investigations into whistleblower cases at his office, Spokane County Assessor Ralph Baker finally talks to Randy Shaw. (KREM)