New building for Pacific Northwest National Lab campus RICHLAND — The federal government’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will build a new $90 million energy sciences research building on its Richland campus.
A contract to design and construct the building has been awarded to a Houston-based team of Harvey Cleary Builders and Kirksey Architecture.
The Tri-City Herald says the facility will cover 110,000 to 145,000 square feet. More
‘Scumbag’ comment gets juror removed in Pasco double-murder trial. Judge says it’s not her fault PASCO, Wa. — A relative of a Pasco homicide victim, who phoned a juror last week, admitted calling the accused killer a “scumbag” during the brief telephone conversation.
The relative was tracked down and interviewed by a defense investigator on Friday after the juror in Hector Orozco Jr.’s double-murder trial told court officials about the phone call.
On Tuesday, attorney Daniel Stovern renewed his claim of jury tampering based on the conversation between “Juror No. More
New trial starts for 2 charged in homeless camp killing SEATTLE — A new trial has started for brothers accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding three others at the Seattle homeless encampment known as the Jungle.
The Seattle Times reports James and Jerome Taafulisia are being tried for again on murder and assault charges in connection with the Jan. More
Woman sues Home Depot for $1.5M after termination BEND, Ore. — A Bend Paralympic athlete is suing Home Depot for $1.5 million, claiming the company did not consider her disability when it fired her in 2017.
The Bulletin reports in a complaint filed Tuesday in Deschutes County Circuit Court, Barbara Buchan claims that after suffering a concussion in a fall at work, management fired her for keeping $11 worth of presentation materials in her vehicle overnight. More
1 dead in Burien fire BURIEN — A woman was found dead and a second was injured as fire burned an apartment building in Burien.
KOMO reports that firefighters arrived at the Forest View Apartments around 6 p.m. Tuesday to find flames burning on at least three floors.
About two dozen people from seven affected apartments are receiving assistance from the Red Cross. More
University of Vermont, Middlebury College again among top Peace Corps volunteer producers The University of Vermont and Middlebury College were once again ranked among the top cumulative producers of Peace Corps volunteers in the nation based on size, according to a list published by the ... 06/2/2024 - 10:54 pm | View Link
Volunteer fire departments in need of recruits The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Montgomery welcomed people to learn about Greek history and culture. Local faith leaders gathered together with community members and first responders to host ... 06/2/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
Volunteer Millers to host Kathy Wilson in Fulton Volunteer Millers will host Kathy Wilson as she presents “Gardens: A Place for Escape” on Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m., according to the press release. The event will be held at the ... 06/2/2024 - 7:55 am | View Link
Cayuga County-area volunteer opportunities: Bon Ton Roulet and more The Auburn and Cortland YMCAs seek volunteers to help with the 2024 Bon Ton Roulet, a seven-day bike tour through the Finger Lakes that raises funds for the facilities. Rest stop truck drivers are ... 05/31/2024 - 11:00 pm | View Link
Driving veterans and monitoring bounce houses among volunteer opportunities in Reno County Driving veterans to medical appointments, giving financial expertise and monitoring bounce houses among volunteer opportunities in Reno County ... 05/31/2024 - 10:04 pm | View Link