Nation May 28 Crews recover remains of 6 of 9 workers missing after chemical tank rupture in Washington The total death toll is 11, including three who are still missing. It’s one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in recent decades.
Nation May 27 9 are still missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion. Officials say there's no hope of survivors Before any bodies can be recovered, crews on Wednesday must first stabilize the tank, which was at risk of collapsing further and leaking more of the caustic liquid.
Nation May 26 Deaths are reported after a tank imploded at a Washington pulp and paper mill Authorities said some victims had suffered burns or inhalation injuries and there was no immediate threat to the public.
Nation May 23 40,000 under evacuation orders after chemical tank leak in Southern California Authorities in Southern California on Friday were racing to figure out how to prevent the explosion of a storage tank that has been leaking a hazardous chemical used to make plastic parts, as some 40,000 people were under evacuation orders…
Politics May 19 Live Results: Oregon midterm state and congressional primaries Oregon voters on Tuesday rejected a gas tax increase passed last year by Democratic lawmakers, a victory for Republicans who put the issue to voters as the war with Iran was causing prices at the pump to soar.
Nation Feb 23 Heavy snow falls in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans The National Weather Service called travel conditions "nearly impossible."…
Nation Dec 16 Man found dead in submerged car near Seattle after a week of heavy rain and flooding A man who drove past warning signs has been found dead in a car submerged in floodwaters near Seattle. It's the first reported death following a week of heavy rain and flooding in the region.
Nation Dec 12 Historic floods have washed away homes and stranded families in Washington state Washington is under a state of emergency and evacuation orders are in place for tens of thousands of residents.
Nation Dec 11 Torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations in Washington state Washington state was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain that has sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused a mudslide to crash down on a highway and trapped people in floodwaters. Tens of thousands…
Nation Nov 17 Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight's engines midair won't serve prison time, judge rules The judge's ruling brings an end to a case that drew attention to the need for more mental health support for pilots.