Nine missing after Longview plant implosion
Following an unprecedented chemical implosion at a Longview packaging plant that leaked over 550,000 gallons of toxic white liquor into the Columbia River, state officials confirm two workers are dead and nine remain missing.
Following an unprecedented chemical implosion at a Longview packaging plant that leaked over 550,000 gallons of toxic white liquor into the Columbia River, state officials confirm two workers are dead and nine remain missing.
Small 2.8 magnitude earthquake recorded near Gig Harbor, WA
A small 2.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded just west of Gig Harbor on Wednesday.
A small 2.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded just west of Gig Harbor on Wednesday.
Longview mill tragedy follows past fires
Following a recent tragedy, community members are expressing concern over the Nippon Dynamo packaging plant's history of industrial accidents, including a massive 2023 fire.
Following a recent tragedy, community members are expressing concern over the Nippon Dynamo packaging plant's history of industrial accidents, including a massive 2023 fire.
Toxic spill reaches the Columbia River after Longview implosion
Following a tank implosion that released 90,000 gallons of a corrosive chemical at the Nippon Dynamo plant, officials confirm toxic materials have entered the Columbia River as the mission shifts to recovery.
Following a tank implosion that released 90,000 gallons of a corrosive chemical at the Nippon Dynamo plant, officials confirm toxic materials have entered the Columbia River as the mission shifts to recovery.
WA man accused of throwing rock at monk seal pleads not guilty in Hawaii court
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
Reports: US planning to stop immigration at SEA, ‘sanctuary city’ airports
The Trump administration is drafting plans to stop immigration and customs processing at major U.S. airports in so-called “sanctuary cities,” according to a new report from Reuters.
The Trump administration is drafting plans to stop immigration and customs processing at major U.S. airports in so-called “sanctuary cities,” according to a new report from Reuters.
Woman killed by flying restaurant umbrella in freak accident at South Carolina lakeside restaurant
The 56-year-old was dining with family at Lake Marion when a microburst dislodged the umbrella, authorities say
The 56-year-old was dining with family at Lake Marion when a microburst dislodged the umbrella, authorities say
WA gray whale deaths hit 23 after latest Olympic Coast discovery
A 23rd gray whale washed ashore in WA, the 6th in May alone, as scientists track a record die-off, per the Cascadia Research Collective.
A 23rd gray whale washed ashore in WA, the 6th in May alone, as scientists track a record die-off, per the Cascadia Research Collective.
Over 1,000 WA nurses picket MultiCare Good Samaritan over staffing, wages
More than 1,000 nurses at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital took to the picket line Wednesday morning, demanding safer staffing ratios in their ongoing contract negotiations.
More than 1,000 nurses at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital took to the picket line Wednesday morning, demanding safer staffing ratios in their ongoing contract negotiations.
Semitrailer carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturns on Mississippi interstate: Reports
A semitrailer reportedly carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturned on a Mississippi interstate on Memorial Day.
A semitrailer reportedly carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturned on a Mississippi interstate on Memorial Day.
85-year-old hailed as hero after foiling alleged kidnapping attempt, suspect arrested
An 85-year-old man is being praised for helping stop an alleged kidnapping attempt at a rural Oregon mobile home park.
An 85-year-old man is being praised for helping stop an alleged kidnapping attempt at a rural Oregon mobile home park.
'Emily in Paris' actor Pierre Deny dies at 69: Reports
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
FDA advisers considering updating COVID vaccine for new subvariant
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
Israeli researchers say Iran behind Los Angeles transit system attack
Israeli security researchers have tied the Iranian group to a cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The attackers allegedly stole hundreds of files and disrupted internal networks.
Israeli security researchers have tied the Iranian group to a cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The attackers allegedly stole hundreds of files and disrupted internal networks.
Two women shot near Seattle's Atlantic neighborhood, police investigate
Police are investigating a shooting that injured two women near Seattle's Atlantic neighborhood Tuesday night.
Police are investigating a shooting that injured two women near Seattle's Atlantic neighborhood Tuesday night.
Indiana university to pay $225K settlement to woman fired over Charlie Kirk post
A former employee of Ball State University in Indiana will be awarded $225,000 to settle a lawsuit after she was fired last year over a social media post about the death of Charlie Kirk.
A former employee of Ball State University in Indiana will be awarded $225,000 to settle a lawsuit after she was fired last year over a social media post about the death of Charlie Kirk.
Great American State Fair: Guests, speakers, performers revealed for DC celebration
Freedom 250 has just unveiled the initial roster of artists, speakers and exhibits for the Great American State Fair.
Freedom 250 has just unveiled the initial roster of artists, speakers and exhibits for the Great American State Fair.
Trump administration pushes NDAs to curb federal media leaks
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
Mark Zuckerberg yacht docks in Seattle's Lake Union amid 1,400 Meta layoffs
A large superyacht reportedly tied to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg docked in Seattle's Lake Union on Tuesday.
A large superyacht reportedly tied to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg docked in Seattle's Lake Union on Tuesday.
Crews investigate deadly apartment fire in Tacoma, WA
One person is dead after an apartment building caught fire in Tacoma Tuesday night.
One person is dead after an apartment building caught fire in Tacoma Tuesday night.