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
Sunday Night & Monday Rain Chances For the rest of Mother's Day, there will be at least some opportunity for an isolated shower. You will most likely either get a quick round of rain (under 15 minutes) or get no rain at all. 05/12/2024 - 4:39 pm | View Link
Tornado updates: After unprecedented punch, region braces for new severe weather threat Recovery efforts in Tallahassee are continuing Sunday as the city braces for more rounds of possible severe weather on Monday and Tuesday. 05/12/2024 - 1:49 am | View Link
Sunday Morning Forecast: Heavy Rain & Severe Storms Today Showers & Thunderstorms. 1 to 2 Inches Possible. High 73. Some Storms Could Be Severe. Wind SE 5-15 G 25.SUNDAY NIGHT: 60% Chance of Showers & Thunderstorms. Low 67. Wind S 10-15 G 20.MONDAY: 30% ... 05/12/2024 - 1:01 am | View Link
Sunday Forecast: Rain Likely for Mother’s Day Sunday is going to be mostly cloudy to cloudy and cooler with showers and thunderstorms becoming likely for the second half of the day. More chances for rain are in the forecast for next week.While ... 05/11/2024 - 4:10 pm | View Link
More rain for your Sunday afternoon High temperatures will reach the low 60s, but then cool down later on as that rain moves in. Tomorrow will be drier with highs in the low 70s, but there's always a chance for a late day shower near ... 05/11/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link