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
Over $1.1 million wasted on unused Cuyahoga County jail management system, watchdog says Cuyahoga County lost more than $1.1 million on a failed jail management program that never came to fruition, the county’s internal watchdog found. During a Tuesday committee meeting, Cuyahoga County ... 05/2/2024 - 9:39 am | View Link
Lauderdale County inmate found dead in jail cell A 58-year-old Florence man who was an inmate in the Lauderdale County Detention Facility was found dead in his jail cell by corrections deputies Wednesday afternoon. 05/1/2024 - 1:30 pm | View Link
Benton man arrested in embezzlement of more than $23,000 from church camp A Benton man was arrested by Bryant police this week in the theft of more than $23,000 from a western Arkansas church camp where he worked. 05/1/2024 - 11:50 am | View Link
JSO correctional officer, city employee charged with bringing drugs into Duval County jail The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested its own correctional officer and 16 other people and charged them with bringing drugs into the Duval County jail. 04/30/2024 - 6:47 am | View Link
Shoshone County jail bookings The Shoshone County jail bookings are provided by the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office. This list includes adult arrests only. All suspects are assumed innocent until proven guilty. 04/29/2024 - 9:00 pm | View Link
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Jail/Detention | Benton County Sheriff's Office The Benton County jail, operational since April 1999, was designed after touring eight jails in Colorado and Wyoming. Former Sheriff Andy Lee, architects, and consultants incorporated the best features from each to create a 100,355 square foot facility with a capacity for 669 inmates. The goal is to maintain a safe, secure, and humane ... 05/1/2024 - 7:26 pm | View Website
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My head is reeling from constant conservative hypocrisy.
Sen. Rick Scott, who’s up for re-election, warns communists and socialists against coming to Florida, but he sided with Putin’s aggression by voting against aid to Ukraine.
The conservative Supreme Court justices refused to examine Trump’s actions in the case before them about total immunity for a president, choosing to consider the issues for the rights of future presidents.
For nearly 30 years, the South Florida Sun Sentinel has honored the best high school journalists. Students from 15 schools in Broward and Palm Beach counties entered the annual contest with material published in the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations to the young journalists of tomorrow.
News writing
First Place: Graeme Melcher of The Muse at Dreyfoos School of the Arts, for “Reshaping the Square.”
Second Place: Jasmine Bhogaita of Eagle Eye News at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, for “Diyas and Days Off: Hindus in Broward County petition for Diwali to become a school holiday.”
Third Place: Daniel Morrison of The CHAT at Pembroke Pines Charter High School, for “Jags witness one of nature’s biggest spectacles until 2044.”
Honorable Mention: Karmiah Smith of The Muse at Dreyfoos School of the Arts, for “The Silent Epidemic.”
Honorable Mention: Jad Dargam of The Legend at Suncoast Community High School, for “No Money, More Problems.”
Honorable Mention: Patrick Gohl of Tornado Times at Pompano Beach High School, for “Parent permission required by district for students to take AP Psychology.”
Feature/Entertainment writing
First Place (tie): Samantha Maynes and Veronika Egorova of The Paw Print at Boca Raton Community High School, for “Addressing Stereotypes.”
First Place (tie): Brynn Schwartz and Andie Korenge of the Eagle Eye News at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, portfolio.
Second Place: Sienna Rose Sossi of The Muse at Dreyfoos School of the Arts, portfolio.
Third place: Sanaiya Pinnock of Calibre at Western High School, portfolio.
Honorable Mention: Priya Gowda and Lila Goldin of The Muse at Dreyfoos School of the Arts, for “Up in Smoke.”
Honorable Mention: Madison LeMaster of The Torch at Olympic Heights High School, for “Changing the Lives of Struggling Readers One by One.”
Honorable Mention: Eric Tovin of The Navigator at Fort Lauderdale High School, for “Coach Terry Portice Inducted into HSBN Hall of Fame – Welcomed into Baseball Paradise!”
Honorable Mention: Summer Mcelroy of The Sword & Shield at South Plantation High School, for “Girlhood.”
Honorable Mention: Alexandra Kimbrell of West Boca Bullseye at West Boca Raton Community High School, portfolio.
The South Florida Sun Sentinel honored high school student journalists from Broward and Palm Beach counties at a Thursday event Thursday in Deerfield Beach.
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Here’s why: The 2024 election is six months away.
And while it’s become a cliché that this is the most consequential election of our lifetimes, who would argue that this one truly qualifies?
Mike Stocker/Sun SentinelSteve Bousquet is a Sun Sentinel columnist.
Democracy is at stake.
A Broward school district proposal to close three schools and make major changes to nine others is facing major pushback from some parents, homeowners and elected officials.
Oakridge Elementary in Hollywood, Olsen Middle in Dania Beach and Broward Estates Elementary in Lauderhill would shut down completely in the fall of 2025, under a plan Superintendent Howard Hepburn unveiled Monday to deal with declining enrollment.
Q: Do you think the Heat will give Jimmy Butler an extension this summer or expect him to play out the final years of his existing contract and deal with it after the ’25-26 season? – Brian.
A: Getting inside of Pat Riley’s head would be a fool’s errand, especially at this moment, in the immediate wake of playoff disappointment.
The most fiercely debated patch of real estate in Broward County is only about 10 feet wide, but it’s instantly recognizable to everyone.
It’s the tree-shrouded median along Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, and it’s so familiar because so many people love it just as it is. For that reason, it should stay that way — permanently.
For eight years or more, debate has raged over the future of this signature street of high-end retail shops, restaurants, bars, outdoor cafes and the classic Riverside Hotel.