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
Big Sur’s Highway 1 to reopen Friday — ahead of schedule — after major rockfall Since a chunk of Highway 1 fell into the ocean, Big Sur has been essentially isolated. Now a stretch of roadway will be reopened using the northbound lane. 05/14/2024 - 7:05 am | View Link
This major Arizona highway will be closed for construction. Here's what drivers should know U.S. 60 will be closed between Miami and Superior in Arizona. The project will allow crews to complete rock blasting in preparation for bridgework. 05/13/2024 - 2:01 am | View Link
Editorial: It's time to rethink the future of US Highway 52 Planners with the BCDCOG are looking at 18 miles of US Highway 52, from Goose Creek to Moncks Corner, to see if a new bus rapid transit line would work there ... 05/11/2024 - 7:15 am | View Link
Three major West Virginia highway projects nearing completion, officials say Three major West Virginia highway projects in the region are on track to be completed later this year or in early 2025, state officials said.Work is nearly comp ... 05/7/2024 - 12:21 am | View Link
Live updates: I-95 bridge demolition underway in Norwalk after tanker fire as traffic delays persist Interstate 95 in Norwalk will remain closed until at least Monday morning as the Fairfield Avenue overpass, damaged in tanker fire, is demolished. 05/4/2024 - 4:53 am | View Link
Dear Amy: After a very difficult divorce and a few years single, I married a wonderful partner last year. He brought his 20-year-old son into the marriage.
Since arriving at my home, the son’s prospects have devolved. He quit college. He lost his job. He now sits in his room all day.
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Under the colorful umbrella of the annual MOSAIC celebration across Palm Beach County, this weekend in particular stands out for its depth of offerings, thanks to the return of Open Studios.
Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, Open Studios is a welcome mat set down by nearly 100 local artists at their studios and other art-making spaces from noon to 5 p.m.
At the start of the 2008-09 school year, I drove past the University of Florida’s red-brick campus to the city’s economically disadvantaged eastside to film a documentary about the community’s elementary school, which had overcome numerous odds to become one of the Sunshine State’s brightest spots.
Half a decade earlier, Gainesville’s Duval Elementary catapulted from an F to an A on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).
Q: Perhaps let’s play this out. Let’s see if Jimmy Butler in a contract-extension year ups his regular-season enthusiasm. Let’s see if Bam Adebayo adds another dimension to his game. Let’s see if Tyler Herro can become sturdy. Let’s see how Terry Rozier looks. Let’s see the aforementioned four together in a significant number of games.
As a long-time Fort Lauderdale resident, I remember when the shops on Las Olas Boulevard were shuttered during the “off-season” in summer.
I remember when they changed the zoning to permit multi-story buildings and sidewalk restaurants. The biggest offense was to allow parking on an already-narrow street.
Contrary to what some say, the black olive tree is not native to South Florida.