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Seattle family of teen who died at Gas Works Park drops lawsuit after city makes safety changes
A family dropped their lawsuit against Seattle after safety changes were made to Gas Works Park’s towers, which they allege…
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Suspect charged in 2020 death of man who went missing near Cle Elum and was never found
Ian Eckles went missing in 2020 and his body has not been found. Prosecutors charged a 40-year-old man with murder…
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Contamination reached Columbia River after Longview tank rupture, officials say
Water samples taken overnight confirmed that chemicals leaked into the river when a 900,000-gallon tank containing caustic “white liquor” ruptured.
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SR 18 closed after 1 person killed in crash involving semi, passenger vehicle
State Route 18 was closed near Issaquah-Hobert Road due to a fatal crash on Wednesday. Emergency crews are working to…
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Second death confirmed as recovery operations continue for 9 missing after Longview paper mill implosion
Longview fire officials said recovery operations were initially delayed “due to safety concerns of the structural integrity of the damaged…
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What is white liquor, the caustic chemical involved in the Longview paper mill disaster?
The process of paper making involves several chemicals that can cause serious injuries if a person is exposed to them.
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Investigators release video of suspect vehicle involved in fatal shooting of 17-year-old Parkland boy
In newly released surveillance video, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is asking for anyone that has information to come forward.
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9 missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion and officials say there’s no hope of survivors
Officials say the tank that imploded at a paper mill in Washington state is at risk of collapsing further and…
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U.S. Chemical Safety Board to investigate fatal tank implosion at Longview paper mill
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board said a team of investigators would arrive at Nippon Dynawave Paper Mill…
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Covington tourist accused of throwing rock at endangered seal to appear in Hawaii federal court Wednesday
Prosecutors said a witness recorded the Covington tourist throwing a large rock that narrowly missed a Hawaiian monk seal’s head.
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