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
Imprisoned serial car thief pleads guilty again WARSAW — A serial car thief already serving a state prison term pleaded guilty last week in Wyoming County Court to stealing a car from a house in Perry. Joshua J. Sumeriski, 20, pleaded guilty to ... 05/1/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
Suspected St. Charles car thief, business burglar to face trial According to probable cause statements filed by police, officers responded to an attempted burglary at a Dobbs Automotive in the 1600 block of Country Club Plaza Drive on May 23, 2023. The suspect ... 04/30/2024 - 12:49 pm | View Link
Police: Car burglar nearly stole rent cash in Miami; 2 women fought him to death Two women — who stand accused of murder in Miami — were at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Saturday held without bond in Miami-Dade County. 04/29/2024 - 2:08 pm | View Link
L.A. gangsters used painter suits, assault rifles and zip ties for brazen armored car heists A robbery crew targeted armored cars in heists across L.A. County — until one member turned up dead and another leaped off a third-floor balcony as police closed in. 04/28/2024 - 11:00 pm | View Link
Pulaski County man arrested after standoff His ex-girlfriend called 911 after he had allegedly assaulted her, held a gun to her head, and wouldn't let her leave a home on Dustin Lane. 04/25/2024 - 11:30 am | View Link