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WA, California chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks

There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail.

$21M racial discrimination verdict against Seattle Children’s stands

The Washington Court of Appeals ruling favors Dr. Benjamin Danielson, who sued Seattle Children’s in 2023 for creating a hostile work environment based on race.

Mayor Katie Wilson’s leader of shelter expansion plan leaves office

The move comes weeks after Wilson replaced her chief of staff and in the wake of a deteriorating relationship between her office and the Seattle City Council.

Columbia River contaminated by Longview mill chemical implosion, officials say

Contamination entered the Columbia River on Tuesday after an implosion at a Longview pulp and paper mill that morning, Chief Scott Goldstein of Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue said.

Mariners take over first place in AL West with huge road sweep of A’s

The Mariners dominated a three-game series against the Athletics and ripped away sole possession of first place in the AL West for the first time this season.

Ferguson vows to veto any expansion of WA ‘millionaires tax’

As an initiative to repeal the 'millionaires tax' gains steam, Gov. Bob Ferguson is trying to reassure voters the tax won't get expanded to apply to them.

Washington Huskies flip NFL legacy DT, Joseph Peko, from Colorado

Joseph Peko, a defensive tackle and son of 14-year NFL veteran, announced he will flip his commitment from Colorado to Washington

SpaceX’s Starship rockets are grounded pending investigation after test flight

SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week's test flight.

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi divulges thyroid cancer diagnosis

Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi She has been undergoing treatment and recovering from surgery she underwent a few weeks ago.

One of two killed in Longview industrial explosion identified

Family and friends identify Gilbert Bernal as one of the workers killed in Longview industrial explosion.

UW Husky football early game times announced, including change to Apple Cup

UW football announced game times for their first three games of the season, including a change to the Apple Cup. Here's what you need to know.

Photos from Tuesday’s deadly paper-mill implosion in Longview