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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By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and KAREN MATTHEWS
NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan where he was scheduled to speak at an investor meeting Wednesday morning, according to a person briefed on the investigation.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the investigation.
Police did not release the victim’s name, but said a 50-year-old was shot around 6:45 a.m.
The latest updates of where Broward and Palm Beach counties’ senior football players will be attending college and playing football at the next level:
Damon Allen, West Boca Raton, S, FAU
Nimari Brantley, Coconut Creek, DL, FAU
Jaylin Brown, Cardinal Newman, RB, Pitt
Sean Burke, South Broward, TE, FIU
Cameron Davis, Blanche Ely, LB, FIU
Deandre Desinor, Atlantic, RB, West Virginia
Chris Ewald, Chaminade-Madonna, CB, Miami
Aaron Ford Jr., West Boca Raton, LB, Alabama State
Branden Hoch, St.
President-elect Donald Trump’s support for Pete Hegseth, who he announced as his nominee for defense secretary shortly after Election Day, is wobbling after a crush of controversy over a rape allegation and a 2018 email from Hegseth’s mother accusing him of a pattern of abuse toward women.
How Hegseth fares through a series of tests Wednesday will be critical for his chances.
He is set to continue his meetings with key senators, including Joni Ernst of Iowa, a combat veteran who has spoken about being sexually assaulted herself, and his mother is expected to sit for an interview on Fox News.
UCF opened the 2025 National Signing Day with plenty of uncertainty as the program moves forward amid a coaching search. Still, that didn’t stop the Knights from kicking things off with a couple of signees:
Malachi Boone
Buzz: The 3-star linebacker from South Sumter High School was the first player to sign his Letter of Intent on Wednesday.
GAINESVILLE — Florida’s surprising November run led to a recruiting surge in the Gators 2025 class.
Coach Billy Napier’s program officially reaped the rewards Wednesday during early National Signing Day.
UF entered with the nation’s 11th-ranked class featuring 23 commitments, including several key additions in recent weeks.
Florida veteran offensive lineman Austin Barber leads a celebration after the Gators’ 31-11 win at Florida State last weekend.