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Columbia River tainted by Longview implosion, missing workers feared dead

Two workers have been confirmed dead, while nine unaccounted workers are presumed dead after a major implosion Tuesday morning at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company facility.

In Utah, measles sickens babies and others who can’t be vaccinated

Many of those who can’t be vaccinated, including pregnant women and immunocompromised people, are also at high risk of serious complications.

Victor Robles’ defense highlights Mariners’ strong defensive day

Mariners right fielder Victor Robles, fresh off a six-week IL stint, beat the Statcast odds with two diving catches during Wednesday's series sweep over the A's.

Seattle council member offers drastic proposal to save Ballard light rail

The maneuver comes ahead of a Sound Transit vote to pick affordable and unaffordable stations for the next quarter century, amid a $35 billion funding gap.

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