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
Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida takes step toward building new Winter Garden home The Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida took another step toward its new home in Winter Garden. 05/5/2024 - 8:26 am | View Link
Community Builders: Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley student artwork recognized The "HeArt of the Dragon," which is now on display at Color Theory, who donated supplies to help with the project, in downtown Napa, will move to Jessup Cellars where ... 05/4/2024 - 6:45 am | View Link
A handful of teens from the Milford Boys & Girls Club are taking on a big topic: Coastal erosion The Milford Boys & Girls Club, Sacred Heart University, and the Audubon Society tackled coastal erosion with a project they did recently. 05/4/2024 - 5:00 am | View Link
Boys and Girls Club of Boone County hosts inaugural fundraiser The Boys and Girls Club of Boone County is hosting its inaugural DUNK! event, an adult only, basketball-themed party with more than 20 restaurant and beverage partners, activities and games, ... 05/3/2024 - 11:00 pm | View Link
Boys & Girls Club of Athens CEO faces charges of harassing Athens woman An Athens woman has accused an official of the Boys & Girls Club of secretly videotaping her at the home they shared. 05/3/2024 - 10:37 am | View Link