Midair skydiving collision leaves one dead in eastern WA group jump
A skydiving crash killed a Kennewick man after a midair collision forced him away from the landing zone, officials say.
A skydiving crash killed a Kennewick man after a midair collision forced him away from the landing zone, officials say.
Multiple people killed, 10 hurt in Longview, WA white liquor tank explosion
Authorities have confirmed that 10 people, including a responding firefighter, were injured after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state on Tuesday. But they declined to immediately say how many workers had been killed or remained missing. In a joint statement, Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. and local first response agencies confirmed there had been fatalities. Cowlitz Fire and Rescue Chief Scott Goldstein told a news conference that it was unclear how many workers had been killed. Asked how many remained missing, he replied: “We have information on that, but we’re not releasing that information.”
Authorities have confirmed that 10 people, including a responding firefighter, were injured after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state on Tuesday. But they declined to immediately say how many workers had been killed or remained missing. In a joint statement, Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. and local first response agencies confirmed there had been fatalities. Cowlitz Fire and Rescue Chief Scott Goldstein told a news conference that it was unclear how many workers had been killed. Asked how many remained missing, he replied: “We have information on that, but we’re not releasing that information.”
US 2 reopens after serious 2-car crash near Stevens Pass
Both directions of US-2 closed for several hours Tuesday following a two-car collision that left at least one person with serious injuries.
Both directions of US-2 closed for several hours Tuesday following a two-car collision that left at least one person with serious injuries.
World Cup 2026: USMNT roster revealed
The U.S. Men's National Team roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set. Meet Team USA.
The U.S. Men's National Team roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set. Meet Team USA.
1,400 Seattle area residents lose jobs amid sweeping Meta layoffs
Hundreds of people in Seattle and Bellevue are out of a job as their employer, Meta, Facebook's parent company, reportedly looks for ways to offset AI investments.
Hundreds of people in Seattle and Bellevue are out of a job as their employer, Meta, Facebook's parent company, reportedly looks for ways to offset AI investments.
Dog accidentally fires shotgun, striking woman yards away during chaotic gas station stop
A dog reportedly triggered a shotgun inside a truck during a stop at a Nebraska gas station Saturday, sending a blast through the vehicle and injuring a woman in another vehicle several yards away, according to local reports, citing Nebraska authorities.
A dog reportedly triggered a shotgun inside a truck during a stop at a Nebraska gas station Saturday, sending a blast through the vehicle and injuring a woman in another vehicle several yards away, according to local reports, citing Nebraska authorities.
New video shows suspect car in WA teen's killing, deputies work to identify driver
Recognize this car? Pierce County investigators believe it may be involved in the shooting death of a Parkland high schooler walking with his girlfriend over the weekend.
Recognize this car? Pierce County investigators believe it may be involved in the shooting death of a Parkland high schooler walking with his girlfriend over the weekend.
Multiple people injured after major chemical explosion in Longview, WA
A major chemical explosion injured multiple people at the Nippon plant in Longview on Tuesday morning.
A major chemical explosion injured multiple people at the Nippon plant in Longview on Tuesday morning.
Crews respond to major Longview chemical explosion
Emergency crews are responding to a major chemical explosion that caused multiple reported injuries at the Nippon Paper facility in Longview.
Emergency crews are responding to a major chemical explosion that caused multiple reported injuries at the Nippon Paper facility in Longview.
Trump’s no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in Tacoma, WA
Four immigration judges in Washington state were years ahead of a sea change in immigration enforcement that has reversed a long American tradition.
Four immigration judges in Washington state were years ahead of a sea change in immigration enforcement that has reversed a long American tradition.
Is 'Alligator Alcatraz' closing? Florida congressman speaks at ICE detention center
State leaders are addressing the rumored June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz." A May 26 press conference comes before a tour of the facility.
State leaders are addressing the rumored June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz." A May 26 press conference comes before a tour of the facility.
BREAKING: Major chemical explosion in Longview, WA
Multiple people are injured after a major chemical explosion in Longview, Washington Tuesday morning.
Multiple people are injured after a major chemical explosion in Longview, Washington Tuesday morning.
At least 1 dead, 9 missing after chemical implosion at Longview, WA facility
One person is confirmed dead and nine others are unaccounted for after a major chemical implosion at pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington.
One person is confirmed dead and nine others are unaccounted for after a major chemical implosion at pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington.
Sonny Rollins, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the saxophonist known for his bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation, has died at the age of 95.
Sonny Rollins, the saxophonist known for his bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation, has died at the age of 95.
Semi-truck crashes into light rail track in Tukwila, WA
An Amazon semi-truck crashed into a light rail track in the Tukwila area along State Route 599 early Tuesday morning.
An Amazon semi-truck crashed into a light rail track in the Tukwila area along State Route 599 early Tuesday morning.
UFC releases renderings for White House fight, Freedom250 Fan Fest
The UFC has released new visual renderings of the White House fight and Freedom250 Fan Fest, offering a glimpse into the massive spectacle planned for America's 250th birthday.
The UFC has released new visual renderings of the White House fight and Freedom250 Fan Fest, offering a glimpse into the massive spectacle planned for America's 250th birthday.
Iran latest: President Trump to hold Cabinet meeting at Camp David Wednesday
President Trump has called a Cabinet meeting for Wednesday at the presidential retreat Camp David as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue.
President Trump has called a Cabinet meeting for Wednesday at the presidential retreat Camp David as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue.
Police search for suspect in deadly Tacoma stabbing
Tacoma Police launched a homicide investigation after a man was stabbed and later died in the hospital Sunday night.
Tacoma Police launched a homicide investigation after a man was stabbed and later died in the hospital Sunday night.
Vancouver, BC police seek help in Seattle, Portland to identify dead kayaker
New forensic evidence suggests an unidentified kayaker who died near a beach in Vancouver, B.C. spent her last days in the Seattle or Portland area.
New forensic evidence suggests an unidentified kayaker who died near a beach in Vancouver, B.C. spent her last days in the Seattle or Portland area.
Everett, WA trespassing suspect jumps down smoking chimney to evade police
A man climbed onto a roof and plunged into a still-smoking chimney in an effort to escape police in Everett on Memorial Day.
A man climbed onto a roof and plunged into a still-smoking chimney in an effort to escape police in Everett on Memorial Day.