Tuesday, January 14, 2014

MORNING BRIEFING: Carlile murder suspect arrested; DREAM Act passes state House

Posted By on Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 10:10 AM

HERE

Police have arrested the key suspect in the murder of Spokane businessman Douglas Carlile, who was shot and killed in his South Hill home last month. (KXLY)

On its first day in session the Washington House voted to re-approve the DREAM Act, which would expand college aid to students who aren't legal US residents but graduated from a state high school. (S-R)

Hundreds of people attended a memorial service yesterday honoring fallen Spokane Marine Jacob Hess, who died in Afghanistan on Jan. 1. (S-R)

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $5,000 reward for information regarding two suspected dog poisonings in North Spokane earlier this month. (KHQ)

THERE

Things between Seahawks and 49ers fans are heating up. Fans with California billing addresses were denied purchase of Seahawks tickets for this weekend's game, and billboard companies are joining the battle, too. (Seattle Times)

Two children were injured in a shooting at a Roswell, N.M., middle school this morning, and the suspect is now in custody. (AP)

An ex-cop is being charged with the murder of another man at a Florida movie theater. The former officer allegedly shot and killed Chad Oulson because Oulson was texting on his cell phone during movie previews. (CNN)

CATS! AND OTHER ANIMALS!

Washington state ties with Arizona for the 7th spot on a list of states that are doing a good job with animal protection laws, according to a ranking released by the Humane Society of the US. 

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Chey Scott is the Inlander's Editor, and has been on staff since 2012. Her past roles at the paper include arts and culture editor, food editor and listings editor. She also currently serves as editor of the Inlander's yearly, glossy magazine, the Annual Manual. Chey (pronounced "Shay") is a lifelong resident...