No fresh signs of life in search after devastating Washington landslide

Darrington, Washington (CNN) -- They've been at it for parts of five days, using excavators, shovels and their hands to scour stark, dirty, surreal remnants of a landslide that ripped through part of rural Snohomish County, Washington. The first goal: Locate any sign of life. But the more rescuers dig, the less likely it seems they'll find it. Snohomish County Emergency Management Director John Pennington said Wednesday that 16 people are confirmed dead and another eight bodies have been found Read more [...]

Miami Heat star listed as doubtful for crucial Indiana Pacers game

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Washington rescue workers continue search for mudslide survivors

Rescue workers were continuing to search for scores of people still listed missing after a catastrophic landslide in Washington state, as river water backed up behind the debris field.Sixteen bodies had been pulled from the mud by Wednesday, and another eight bodies have been identified but remain stuck. That brought the probable death toll to 24, although the tally remains at 16 until officials are able to recover the other bodies. While Snohomish County officials are confident Read more [...]

Historic Elgin Hotel listed for sale – Hillsboro Star

Historic Elgin Hotel listed for sale By ADAM STEWART News editor One of Marion’s most revered landmarks, the Historic Elgin Hotel, is for sale. The property is listed with J.P. Weigand Sons Realtors of Wichita. Owners Jim and Nancy Cloutier bought the Elgin in 2006 when it was an apartment building. They restored it to its 1870s glory, converting the first and second floors into a bed and breakfast and the third floor into their family residence. The description with the listing says the cost Read more [...]

The beauty of Georgian houses

Penny Churchil finds out why so many people want to buy Georgian houses, and locates some of the best on the market in the country this March Asked to sum up the perennial appeal of a classic Georgian house in a single word, William Peppitt of Savills' country department responds instantly, tongue in cheek: ‘Symmetry-that's what makes Georgian houses so special. It's a very male thing to like symmetry, but there's something wonderfully pleasing about the layout of a house in which the main Read more [...]

Medibank sale funds go to roads

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6 city buildings on architecture prize shortlist

SIX Edinburgh buildings ranging from a £30 million Old Town development to a £50,000 pavilion in a park have been shortlisted for a prestigious architecture prize. The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (Rias) has announced a 27-strong shortlist for its 2014 awards with half a dozen Capital structures making the final cut.And while high-profile multi-million pound developments have made the grade, a few less expensive but just as stylish structures are Read more [...]