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
Missing Washington couple likely fled to Mexico with 2-year-old child, police say Nadia Erika Cole, 21, was last seen leaving the airport just after 3 p.m. on May 29 and was believed to be traveling with her fiancé, identified as Aaron Aung of Moscow, Idaho, and his 2-year-old ... 06/8/2024 - 9:52 am | View Link
Missing Washington couple likely fled to Mexico with 2-year-old child, Pullman police say A missing Washington woman, her fiancé and his 2-year-old daughter likely fled to Mexico after they were reported missing earlier this week, according to the Pullman Police Department on June 7. Nadia ... 06/7/2024 - 12:41 pm | View Link
‘It breaks my heart’: Sacramento family of Isabel Gallego, teen missing since April, search for answers Sacramento Police Department detectives believe 17-year-old Isabel Gallego could be a victim of human trafficking. 06/6/2024 - 7:37 pm | View Link
Police launch urgent search for missing 14-year-old girl last seen at Quondong Point north of Broome She was last seen wearing a black shirt and shorts. The teen has not been in contact with family since this point, and police hold grave concerns for her welfare. Anyone who sees Bella or has ... 11/9/2023 - 2:00 am | View Link