A Spokane judge agreed to move James Henrikson's trial to the Tri-Cities after his attorneys argued that the volume of media coverage had tainted potential jurors. Henrikson is accused of masterminding two murders over business deals; three men pleaded guilty earlier this week and are expected to testify against him. (KXLY)
• Restrictions lifted on business and travel to Cuba The new rules will enable Americans to open businesses in Cuba. Pope Francis is visiting the island nation tomorrow.
• Washington's wildfires gave a sea otter asthma That's the thinking anyway.
Jacob H. Fries served as editor of the Inlander from 2008-2021. In that position, he oversaw editorial coverage of the paper and occasionally contributed his own writing. Before joining the paper, he wrote for numerous publications, including the Tampa Bay Times, the Boston Globe and the New York Times. He grew...