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
2025 starts a new generation, literally.
Generation Beta, which began on Jan. 1, goes through 2039. Many Gen Betas will live to see the 22nd century before they’ve even retired — and experience a new world of technology that hasn’t been invented yet.
They follow the aging and hard-working Boomers, middle-age Generation X that prides itself on resiliency and grew up riding bicycles till dark, Generation Y (more commonly known as Millennials), Generation Z, which is the first generation never to know the world without the internet, and Generation Alpha, the first generation to be born entirely in the 21st century, where many are still schoolchildren.
Here’s what the experts say are the predictions for this newest generation when it comes to health, friendships and technology and more.
Artificial intelligence
The evolution of artificial intelligence can change every aspect of life, said Arie Greenleaf, an NSU professor in the College of Psychology.
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The law that could ban TikTok is coming before the Supreme Court on Friday, with the justices largely holding the app’s fate in their hands.
The popular social media platform says the law violates the First Amendment and should be struck down.
TikTok’s parent company is based in China, and the U.
By PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Getting a clear view of the U. S. job market hasn’t been easy the past few months.
Hurricanes and a big strike at Boeing threw off the October jobs numbers, pushing them down and setting up a payback rebound in November that likely exaggerated the strength of hiring.
The December jobs numbers, out Friday from the Labor Department, are expected to deliver a more accurate reading of where things stand.
South Florida specialists want people to know that repairing your liver is possible, and laying off alcohol in January is only one way to kick-start the process.
The liver performs more than 500 functions, including breaking down food and converting it into energy. Everything from bloating to fatigue to itching can be signs your liver is in trouble and in need of a break from alcohol or a massive change in diet.
FORT LAUDERDALE: In a matter of days, hundreds of pickleball players will descend on The Fort, a new pickleball complex at Fort Lauderdale’s Snyder Park as it hosts its first tournament.
A total of 1,189 elite professionals and amateurs have registered to compete in the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open at the newly opened venue from Jan.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there a polite way to avoid shaking hands with strangers?
I was in a car dealership, and every employee I encountered extended a hand to me, expecting me to shake it.
I know that they were just trying to appear friendly and open. But I also know that this is a good way to transmit diseases and pathogenic microorganisms.
Many people do not have good hand-washing practices, especially after using the restroom, and it grosses me out to have to touch their hands.
An infectious-disease specialist has even stated that the practice of shaking hands should be abandoned.
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GENTLE READER: Miss Manners generally agrees with you, but worries that the social disease of being unwilling to participate in formalities is also dangerous.
If you can gracefully finesse another gesture — waving, or, in less formal situations, a fist bump — Miss Manners will allow it.
Adding “I’m healthy, but don’t want you to risk it” will perhaps take away some of the sting.