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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WEST PALM BEACH (CBS12) — The Palm Beach International Boat Show is sailing into downtown West Palm Beach this March with an extra day of festivities.
The boat show begins March 19 and will run until March 23. Officials say Wednesday was added this year as a dedicated “preview” day, to provide a first look at the exhibits.
Boat Show officials said the bonus day was a response to high demand from exhibitors, attendees, and the community, eager explore and engage with “one of the most prestigious boat shows in the world.”
“This expansion will elevate the Palm Beach International Boat Show to new heights, allowing us to showcase the latest innovations in boating and water sports, while further enhancing the experience for our visitors,” said Andrew Doole, president of U.
By ALEXA ST. JOHN and SETH BORENSTEIN, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump once expressed concern with how low showerhead flow affected his “perfect” hair. Now back in the White House, he’s again taking aim at some high-efficiency household items — and that may mean higher water and electric bills in your home.
One of Trump’s several dozen first-day executive orders promises to “unleash American energy,” including a pledge to ease efficiency standards for household appliances and fixtures.
The standards are intended to make dishwashers, showerheads, refrigerators, laundry machines, toilets and the like use less energy and water.
Robert Brownlee, credited decades ago as the original Bob behind Bob’s Barricades, the orange street barricades often seen across Florida, has died, his family said Tuesday.
Brownlee, of Plantation, was 86, said two of his children.
“He got a big thrill to say he was the ‘Bob’ of Bob’s Barricades,” said his son Robert Brownlee Jr.
Spirit Airlines lenders have committed another $300 million in financing for the Dania Beach-based airline — money intended to fuel the discount carrier’s operations after it departs from bankruptcy court.
The airline “has secured a commitment from certain of its prepetition debtholders” to lend more money for working capital and “other corporate needs of the company” after it exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, management said in a filing late last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The commitments came as Spirit put the finishing touches on a cost-cutting program that has resulted in workforce cutbacks that affect several hundred pilots and 200 support workers.
By HALELUYA HADERO, Associated Press
President Donald Trump has directed his Justice Department to pause enforcement of the TikTok ban until early April, but a host of questions remain – including whether Trump has the authority to issue such an order and if TikTok’s China-based parent would be amenable to selling the popular social media platform.
In an executive order signed on Monday, Trump instructed the U.
MIAMI GARDENS — It’s no secret the Miami Dolphins have struggled in short-yardage situations offensively under coach Mike McDaniel the past three seasons.
It could lead the team to seek a big, physical running back this offseason, but it also has felt at times like the physical rushers on the Dolphins’ roster in 2024 weren’t getting opportunities in those scenarios.
Veteran tailback Jeff Wilson Jr.