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
Monticello Man Killed in Crash on Icy Interstate 94 (KNSI) - A 61-year-old man is dead following a crash on Interstate 94 late Thursday night. According to the Minnesota State Patrol's preliminary report, just before midnight, a 29-year-old man from ... 12/19/2024 - 10:45 pm | View Link
Driver Dies In Route 206 Crash With Garbage Truck: Prosecutor One person died after rear-ending a garbage truck early Wednesday, Dec. 18 in Morris County, authorities said. The crash happened on Route 206 in Mount Olive around 5:45 a.m., a spokesperson for the ... 12/18/2024 - 1:40 am | View Link
Louisiana State Police identify garbage truck worker killed in crash According to Louisiana State Police, a worker on the back of a garbage truck was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Lee Road in Covington. That worker was identified as Benjamin Bonura, 26, of Amite. 12/13/2024 - 8:14 am | View Link
Sanitation worker killed in St. Tammany Parish crash ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. ( WGNO) — An Amite man is dead following a crash in St. Tammany Parish. Louisiana State Police report that on Friday, Dec. 13 around 6:05 a.m. they were called to the scene of ... 12/13/2024 - 6:20 am | View Link
Sanitation worker killed in crash on Lee Road in Covington, LSP confirms At the time, the crash had closed Lee Road from Tammany Avenue to the south entrance of Hwy 1081/Stafford Road for about two hours but has since reopened. According to Troop L spokesperson Mark ... 12/12/2024 - 12:31 pm | View Link
By FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee on Monday accused Matt Gaetz of “regularly” paying women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex and purchasing and using illicit drugs all while the Florida Republican was a member of Congress.
The 37-page report by the bipartisan panel includes explicit details of sex-filled parties and vacations that Gaetz, now 42, took part in while representing Florida’s western panhandle.
DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: I am writing because I hope that someone at KLM will help me with a refund for a “flex” flight I purchased this summer. This email comes from a place of desperation, as I’ve had a terrible time trying to contact KLM and getting any information regarding my refund.
Christopher Elliott, the Travel Troubleshooter
Last year, I booked three round-trip, “flex” refundable tickets from Washington, D.
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JAKE OFFENHARTZ, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on Monday to state murder and terror charges while his attorney complained that statements coming from New York’s mayor would make it tough to receive a fair trial.
Luigi Mangione, 26, was shackled and seated in a Manhattan court when he leaned over to a microphone to enter his plea.
MIAMI — This certainly has been a unique Miami Heat experience for Josh Christopher. The veteran NBA guard has yet to play a single regular-season game for the Heat, but already has competed for two championships in the team’s colors.
Having earned a two-way contract after leading the Heat’s entry to the Las Vegas NBA Summer League championship in July, Christopher found himself chasing a second championship in Heat colors on Sunday night at the G League Showcase in Orlando.
Through it all, the former 2021 first-round pick of the Houston Rockets went into the week yet to appear in a game for the Heat, unlike the team’s other two-way players, guard Dru Smith and forward Keshad Johnson.
So, instead, Christopher has played as the anchor of the Heat’s G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
By Margarette Burnette, NerdWallet
If you kept money in a high-yield savings account this year, congratulations. Thanks to elevated interest rates, you probably enjoyed strong returns on those funds. And if you didn’t, don’t despair: Savings rates should remain solid through at least the beginning of 2025.
As we head into the new year, here’s a recap of what happened with savings rates in 2024, what it means for your wallet and how to prepare for whatever changes may occur in 2025.
A high-yield savings advantage
The Federal Reserve’s federal funds rate remained relatively high this year, though there were some rate decreases in the second half of 2024.
By REBECCA SANTANA, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — The immigration officers sat in their vehicles before dawn near a two-story building. A New York subway line rumbled overhead, then an officer’s voice crackled over the radio.
After watching for about two hours, he said, “I think that’s Tango,” using a term for target.