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
You've Got 5 Days to Enroll in Obamacare. Get an Affordable Plan Now Before It's Too Late Learn how to enroll in affordable ACA health insurance for 2025 by the Jan. 15 deadline. Plus, explore alternative coverage options if you miss the deadline. 01/10/2025 - 5:23 am | View Link
A record 24 million people now get Obamacare health plans. Will it last under Trump? "We've once again set a new all-time record for marketplace enrollment," Neera Tanden, domestic policy adviser to President Joe Biden, said on a press call Tuesday. That 24 million is about double the ... 01/10/2025 - 1:14 am | View Link
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A record 449,553 Illinois residents sign up for Affordable Care Act insurance, amid uncertainty over future A record number of Illinois residents have signed up for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for this year — amid uncertainties about the future of tax credits that lower the cost of those ... 01/9/2025 - 1:57 pm | View Link
Sign up for low-cost insurance at InTheGame Funtrackers this Saturday Organizers said the Coastal Bend Family Health Family Fair will offer a chance to play free games, watch cooking demos and sign up for family insurance coverage. 01/8/2025 - 10:53 pm | View Link
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A three-judge panel of the 11th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the dismissal of Warren’s lawsuit against DeSantis, saying the case is moot.
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The Hurricanes swayed Cam Ward from entering the NFL draft last year, and the result was Ward led Miami to its first 10-win season since 2017. Now Ward could be the first quarterback taken in the 2025 NFL draft.
Former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck will try to do the same.
The veteran quarterback, who announced his plans to enter the draft in December, opted to return to college and spend his last season with the Hurricanes.
By HALELUYA HADERO, AP Business Writer
TikTok has cemented itself as a quintessential entertainment app, offering everything from funny skits and makeup tutorials to social commentary and news.
The platform, though, could vanish from U. S. app stores by Jan. 19 if the Supreme Court does not step in to block a federal law that forces TikTok to cut ties with its China-based parent company or face a nation-wide ban.
President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Jan.