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
Teenager killed by falling tree in freak accident was 'trying to earn extra pocket money' A "kind" teenager who was killed after a tree fell on him may have been trying to earn some pocket money, a neighbour has claimed. Kamil Hubert - who was described as the 'nicest boy on the planet', ... 06/17/2024 - 9:54 am | View Link
Extra help available from Severn Trent Severn Trent’s PSR is used to support customers with special requirements to give them a better, more personalised service, with the water company encouraging customers, friends or family to let them ... 06/16/2024 - 10:23 pm | View Link
Bluesfest adds extra day to accommodate mystery performer Ottawa Bluesfest has confirmed it has added one more day to its lineup to accommodate a new performer. Bluesfest will now run for 10 days, with the second week starting on Tuesday, July 9, rather than ... 06/16/2024 - 7:36 am | View Link
Aaron's bus brings the books; Lititz bookstore now has extra mobile business [photos, video] Aaron’s Books, an independent bookstore located on Main Street in Lititz, was established in 2005 as a space to sell new and used books. 06/15/2024 - 9:00 pm | View Link
Lawrence Community Shelter board set for extra meetings in June and July, including one on Monday The Lawrence Community Shelter Board of Directors is slated to take part in additional special meetings in June and July, and board members will be asked to approve agreements related to installing ... 06/14/2024 - 12:44 pm | View Link