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
Woman killed in Rogers Park apartment fire, Chicago police say A 79-year-old woman has died after an apartment fire in the Rogers Park neighborhood Thursday night, Chicago police said.Authorities responded to a fire in a three-story apartment building in the 6500 ... 05/3/2024 - 2:04 pm | View Link
Elderly woman dies in apartment fire in Rogers Park A 79-year-old woman was pronounced dead after being found in a basement apartment of a building where a fire broke out Thursday night, officials said. 05/3/2024 - 2:51 am | View Link
Woman, 79, who died in Rogers Park fire identified A 79-year-old woman who died in a residential fire Thursday in Rogers Park has been identified. Officials responded about 8:45 p.m. to an apartment fire in the 6500 block of North Ashland Avenue, ... 05/3/2024 - 1:45 am | View Link
‘It was a scary moment;’ Dozens displaced, 2 hospitalized after apartment fire in Butler County Dozens of people are displaced and two people are hospitalized following an apartment fire Thursday morning in Butler County. 05/2/2024 - 7:27 pm | View Link
CNN’s Coverage of Man Who Set Himself on Fire Shows Challenges of Live News That all changed on Friday when a man from Florida, Max Azzarello, set himself on fire near the courthouse — immediately bringing home the promise and perils of live cable news, especially for ... 04/19/2024 - 12:59 pm | View Link
General Daily Insight for May 04, 2024
We have an opportunity for a fresh start. As the temperamental Moon begins the day in foggy Pisces and unites with mysterious Neptune, answers and energy might seem elusive. Once Luna bursts into vibrant Aries at 4:41 pm EDT, we should all get a second wind.
By JANIE McCAULEY (AP Baseball Writer)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send second baseman and reigning NL batting champion Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres.
The Marlins said Friday that the deal was pending a review of medical information before it could be finalized and formally announced.
“When a guy like that is taken out of the lineup or potentially traded, you feel it, because he’s such a good kid and one of the leaders in that clubhouse,” manager Skip Schumaker said, “so there’s definitely a shock value.”
There was also some shock in the Padres’ clubhouse after their 7-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday night, though it was for happier reasons.
“It’s really amazing — that guy is a baller,” San Diego slugger Fernando Tatis Jr.