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
Fire destroys apartment and garage in Dedham Fire destroyed a multi-use building off Route 46 in Dedham Sunday afternoon. The residence, workshop and equipment garage on Yancey Drive had multiple additions over time, according to Dedham ... 04/21/2024 - 1:31 pm | View Link
Fire destroys Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange, which dates to 1600s, collapsing its dragon-tail spire A fire raged through one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings Tuesday, causing the collapse of the landmark spire of the 17th century Old Stock Exchange as passersby rushed to help emergency ... 04/16/2024 - 7:29 am | View Link
Massive fire destroys lumberyard in Blair County BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Firefighters were called to a massive fire at a lumberyard and warehouse in Claysburg. Crews were called out Monday, March 18 to 218 Ward Drive for a report of a fire ... 03/18/2024 - 4:45 pm | View Link
The Hurricanes lost a member of their 2025 recruiting class Thursday evening.
Three-star offensive lineman Lamar Williams backed off his commitment to Miami, announcing his decision on social media.
“First and foremost, I want to thank Miami for accepting me into the family,” Williams wrote. “After careful consideration, I will be decommiting!
A Margate man accused of shooting his mother to death in late 2019 is asking a Broward judge to dismiss his manslaughter charge because he pulled the trigger in self-defense — during a fight with his father.
It’s an unusual application of the state’s Stand Your Ground law because Alexander DelToro Jr.
This weekend will feel like summer, according the National Weather Service, which is forecasting “feels-like” temperatures to reach 104 degrees F in some areas of South Florida.
Daily air temperatures will reach the low- to mid-90s on the coast, and as high as 97 degrees F inland.
Friday will be hot and sunny, reaching 93 degrees F on the coast and 96 degrees F inland.
The heat will peak Saturday.
By ERIC TUCKER (Associated Press)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a means to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation, a senior official said Thursday, describing the technology as an area “that’s probably going to see growth over the coming years.”
The threat is more than theoretical given the prevalence of AI deepfakes and robocalls and the way such technology has already surfaced in politics.
The official noted an episode in Slovakia early this year in which audio clips resembling the voice of the liberal party chief — purportedly capturing him talking about hiking beer prices and rigging the vote — were shared widely on social media just days before parliamentary elections.
Progress on a possible new historic district in Delray Beach has been paused after being in the city’s pipeline for about seven years.
The historic district would have generally comprised part of the Atlantic Avenue corridor from Swinton Avenue to the Intracoastal Waterway, joining five other pre-existing historic districts in Delray Beach and more than 30 historic districts across South Florida.
Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue is a bustling hub of bars, restaurants and shops.
TALLAHASSEE — A property-insurance company has agreed to pay a $1 million fine after a state review found it violated claims-handling requirements following Hurricane Ian, according to an order signed Thursday by Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky.
The order and a report issued in March said Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co.