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
Mother killed, child among those injured in hit-and-run crash on US Hwy 70 in Johnston County A mother was killed and three others were injured, including a child when a driver hit them head-on and left the scene, NCSHP says. 12/16/2024 - 4:12 pm | View Link
Woman injured after concrete pieces from underside of Amtrak bridge fall on car Concrete pieces from the underside of the Amtrak bridge over North Point Rd in Baltimore fell onto a car on Sunday morning. One woman was injured and has been taken to an area hospital, but officials ... 12/8/2024 - 10:52 am | View Link
As he tries to secure a modicum of relevance for Democrats in the Florida Senate, and chart a political future for himself, state Sen. Jason Pizzo is doubling down on a centrist message — and seeking distance from the party’s progressive wing.
Pizzo is at the beginning of a two-year term as the leader of the small band of Democrats in the state Senate — 12 out of 40 senators — with Republicans holding such a large majority they can implement anything they want.
Pizzo began his tenure as Democratic leader with warm words for the Republican Senate president, a pledge to work cooperatively with the majority party, a plea to be treated fairly — and some notable criticisms of fellow Democrats, nationally and at home.
Under the approach Pizzo outlined, woke is out, identity politics is out, and progressive policies are out.
Florida Senate Democrats aren’t the kind who fit the caricature he said Republicans like to draw.
Q: I know. I know. Professional sports is as much (or more) a business than it is a sport or a game. But it will hurt to see Jimmy Butler wearing another uniform just like it did when Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade did. I say keep Jimmy and if he opts out and becomes a free agent at the end of the season, then so be it.
Q: After several years of renting, we plan to purchase our first home in the new year. Do you have any advice on how we can find our dream home? — Joan
A: Buying your first home is an exciting but anxious time. Getting caught up in the process and ‘losing the forest for the trees’ is easy.
When starting the process, make a written list of the top 10 things you are looking for in your new home.
The use of animal models in scientific and medical research has contributed to many advances in medicine, from the discovery of insulin to the development of vaccines. However, animal suffering and a growing body of scientific evidence have called into question the validity and ethics of using
animals in research. The increasing availability of recent biotechnological advancements means we no longer have to rely as heavily on animal models in treating human diseases.
General Daily Insight for December 26, 2024
No idea is too grand or farfetched — at least, it seems that way at first. The Moon is in Scorpio, where it will quincunx Jupiter before trining Saturn, identifying the middle ground between enthusiasm and efficiency. The Moon will also muddle things with Chiron, over-sensitizing everyone.
Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins (7-8) and Cleveland Browns (3-12) match up in six key areas ahead of Sunday’s Week 17 game at Huntington Bank Field (4:05 p.m., CBS):
When the Dolphins run: At last, Miami finally, for the first time in seven games, had an effective run game in last Sunday’s win over the San Francisco 49ers.