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
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2024 NFL draft starts tonight. Who will the Packers pick? Check out our staff picks, previews. First, the basics: The draft begins at 7 p.m. today and the Packers have the 25th overall pick. According to Journal Sentinel reporter JR Radcliffe, if the Packers stay put, they’ll draft around 10 ... 04/24/2024 - 11:13 pm | View Link
Prep Sports Report: High schools fill coaching vacancies with candidates who have connections By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When you apply for a basketball head coaching job, it’s always good to have a prior connection with the high school that has the opening to fill. Three ... 04/24/2024 - 5:12 pm | View Link
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Center Matt Lee spent only one season at Miami, but he made a big impact.
Lee, who transferred from UCF before the 2023 season, anchored the Hurricanes’ offensive line for a season, and now he is going to the NFL. The Cincinnati Bengals picked Lee with the 237th pick in the seventh round of the draft on Saturday.
Lee was the third Hurricane to be picked in this year’s draft, following safety Kam Kinchens and cornerback Jaden Davis.
Lee, an Oviedo native, was an unheralded prospect out of Hagerty High.
Myles Harden wasn’t a highly touted prospect coming out of high school or a superstar in college, but he is headed to the NFL regardless.
The Cleveland Browns picked the former Miramar cornerback with the 227th pick in the seventh round of the NFL draft on Saturday. He is the third Broward County player picked in this year’s draft, following Dallas Turner, Brandon Dorlus and Jaden Davis.
Harden was a solid player for the Patriots, earning a Sun Sentinel All-County honorable mention in 2018 and first-team honors in 2019.
Jaden Davis spent one season with his hometown Hurricanes, and that vaulted him into the professional ranks.
The Arizona Cardinals picked Davis, who is a St. Thomas Aquinas alum, with the 226th pick in the seventh round of the NFL draft on Saturday. Davis is the second Hurricane picked in this year’s draft, following safety Kam Kinchens.
Davis was a standout for the powerhouse Raiders, earning Super 11 and first-team All-County honors.
A man fatally shot his 18-year-old friend in Miramar Thursday night in what he says was an accident, according to police.
Jevon Thomas and his friend, who police have not identified, were in the 10700 block of North Preserve Way about 11 p.m. Thursday night when the friend shot Thomas, killing him, Miramar Police Detective Yessenia Diaz said in a media release.
Jordan Travis’ career took a devastating turn at the end of his final college season, but now he will get a chance to prove his abilities at the highest level.
Travis, a Palm Beach County star who suffered a brutal leg injury at Florida State last year, was picked by the New York Jets with the 171st pick in the fifth round of the NFL draft on Saturday.
Before Travis excelled at the college level, he was one of the top quarterbacks in Palm Beach County.
MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins traded into the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday to select Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright.
It was Dolphins’ first selection of the day and a bit of a surprise. Here’s a quick look at all of Miami’s Day 3 picks in the draft:
Jaylen Wright
Pos./round: RB/Round 4
School: Tennessee
Year: Junior
Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 210
Hometown: Durham, N.