Ombudsman worried about SPD transparency, Turkey is beating the US, and other headlines

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Nadine Woodward at the Pints and Politics forum on Tuesday.

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NEWS: Nadine Woodward argues that Marysville provides the sort of "tough love" that Spokane has been missing. But maybe we are not so very different from the small city on the west side.

NEWS: Police Ombudsman Bart Logue says a new rule is a step backward for accountability.

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Charity, security
Catholic Charities adds some security officers with arrest power around their properties. (Spokesman-Review)

Told ya
A diplomat raised warnings about Trump's tactics with Ukraine, but says he was ignored. (Washington Post)

Turkey trumps Trump
The cease fire is a near-complete win for Turkey's tyrannical leader. (New York Times)