The burst white liquor tank is seen at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, on May 26, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Longview Fire Department)

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Confirmed death toll rises to 2 from chemical tank blast in Longview

The death toll from the May 26 chemical tank rupture at a mill in southwest Washington has climbed…

Shannon Hartfield with guns and cash. COURTESY PHOTOS, U.S. DOJ

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Jury convicts Kent man of 17 felonies during robbery spree

A jury convicted a 26-year-old Kent man May 26 of 17 felonies related to a string of armed…

Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Tribe

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Snoqualmie Tribe launches website for K-12 tribal education

The curriculum includes lessons on tribe history, language and culture.

Mount Si in the clouds, Feb. 25, 2026. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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One rescue, one death on Mount Si in May

Two hiking incidents occurred in a week in the same area of Mount Si this May, one resulting…

The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11, 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Apply for federal flood assistance funds by June 10

Affected by the December floods? June 10 is the deadline to apply for federal assistance programs Federal Emergency…

Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…

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The outside of Henry M. Jackson High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington.

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Washington reforms that could tackle teacher sexual abuse

WA was the first to enact “Don’t Pass the Trash” legislation two decades ago.

The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River in North Bend, Nov. 30, 2024. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Local rivers carry extra risk after December flooding, officials say

Residents should watch out for drowning hazards on local rivers this summer, according to a statement from the…

Volunteers clean up the Fall City Arena after the December 2025 flood event. Photo courtesy of Friends of Fall City Arena

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Fall City horse arena revitalized by community volunteers

A group of Fall City community members is restoring Fall City Arena, a part of the town’s riverside…

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Two Search and Rescue members stand with a man they rescued last year after telling their story at SARposium, May 14, 2026.

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2026 Search and Rescue awareness event | Photos

The local nonprofit King County Search and Rescue Association held its 2026 SARposium at Remlinger Farms on May…

A bag of items from the front lines of the Ukraine War, including a Russian drone. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way officials help Ukrainian woman visit mother before her death

When Iryna Kornychuk learned that her mother had cancer and didn’t have much time, she wasn’t sure if…

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A reported DUI crash in 2024 along State Route 900 in Renton.

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Deaths on Washington roads drop again

In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in…

Andre Testman. Courtesy photo

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Snoqualmie selects new city council member, police chief

Snoqualmie City Council has unanimously appointed Andre Testman to the council’s vacant position 6, and the city has…