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
Blue Jackets tie it late, top Hurricanes in shootout for 3rd win in row Jackson Blake gave the Hurricanes a 4-3 lead at 13:23 with a wrist shot from the slot. The Hurricanes then killed a double-minor for high-sticking to Aho that began at 11:55 of the third. 11/23/2024 - 4:03 pm | View Link
Rewind: Columbus Blue Jackets stun Carolina Hurricanes, win third straight in shootout It'd been 988 days since the Blue Jackets last strung three straight wins together, but that dry spell is over after 32 months and one week of waiting. After going 0-11 in opportunities to win three ... 11/23/2024 - 6:31 am | View Link
Blue Jackets Win Wild Game Over Lightning Thanks to Werenski’s Career Night Despite trailing 3-0 within the first 12 minutes, the Blue Jackets fought back and earned a 7-6 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Defenseman Zach Werenski scored five points including two ... 11/22/2024 - 2:53 am | View Link
Columbus Blue Jackets Win A Crazy Game Against The Lightning After Being Down Three Goals In The First Period Zach Werenski(5,6), Yegor Chinakhov(6) scored for Columbus, and Elvis Merzļikins stopped 24 of 30 Tampa Bay shots in a crazy win at home. What started out looking like a Lightning blowout, turned into ... 11/21/2024 - 11:35 pm | View Link
Zach Werenski sets career high, scores OT winner in Blue Jackets’ wild win over Lightning "I've seen a lot of hockey players," coach Dean Evason said of Werenski. "I don't think I've seen one like him, honestly." ... 11/21/2024 - 4:47 pm | View Link
MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins continued their Team Lazarus act on Sunday.
They did what a team with expectations does to a bad teams, racing to a 24-0 halftime lead and beating the New England Patriots, 34-15.
Here are 10 thoughts on the win:
1. Stat of Sunday: Five possessions, four scores.
MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins’ Thanksgiving night game in Green Bay will carry some serious meaning.
After starting the 2024 season 2-6, the Dolphins are now within a game of .500 before Thursday night’s game against the Packers after a 34-15 dismantling of the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, in his most prolific game since his latest comeback from a concussion, reignited his connection with wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, and the Dolphins defense was flirting with its first shutout of the Patriots since 2006 into the fourth quarter.
Miami (5-6) has won three consecutive games to inject playoff hope back into the franchise before its trip to frigid Green Bay.
Quick thoughts from South Florida Sun Sentinel staffers on the Miami Dolphins’ 34-15 win over the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday:
Dave Hyde, Columnist
It was the Dolphins (5-6) best first half since … what, Denver last year? They didn’t just beat a bad New England team, but did so in a manner that means they’re starting a tougher stretch with everything working.
The Miami Hurricanes kept their ACC title and College Football Playoff dreams alive with a crucial win over Wake Forest on Saturday.
Miami reached 10 wins for the first time since 2017. Here are 10 things we learned from their penultimate game:
Defense came to play
The Hurricanes defense was the biggest question on the team, and they took care of business in the win.
Miami kept moving up in the weekly polls after beating Wake Forest on Saturday.
The Hurricanes moved from No. 11 in The Associated Press Top 25 Poll to No. 8 on Sunday. They also earned the No. 7 spot in the USA Today Coaches Poll and the FWAA-NFF Super 16, up three spots from No.
President-elect Donald Trump is keeping secret the names of donors who are funding his transition effort, a break from tradition that could make it impossible to see what interest groups, businesses or wealthy people are helping launch his second term.
Trump has so far declined to sign an agreement with the Biden administration that imposes strict limits on that fundraising in exchange for up to $7.2 million in federal funds earmarked for the transition.