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In one of the country's most competitive districts, a Democrat tries to keep her seat
For Republicans planning post-Trump future, one race in Washington is worth watching
‘OPB Politics Now’: A Southwest Washington race could help determine who controls Congress

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Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
‘Something dramatically wrong’: Questions but few answers after Longview mill tragedy
Records show ruptured tank at Longview paper mill was being worked on, scheduled for replacement before incident
New video shows white liquor rupture at Longview plant that killed 11 workers
Months before deadly Nippon Dynawave disaster, records show leak on same tank
Washington AG to investigate Nippon Dynawave paper mill disaster
Washington L&I opens inspections at 2 other paper mills after Longview disaster
State to inspect WA white liquor mills after Nippon chemical spill

Follow Wildfire in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is now top priority in the nation
New fires close trails at Mount Rainier, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Arson suspect makes first court appearance as Spokane wildfires rage on
Portland enters world’s top 10 for worst air quality as wildfire smoke blankets region
Portland has worst air quality in the US as wildfire smoke lingers
'It’s all burnt': Spokane wildfire survivors tell their stories
Painted gray: See the wrath of the Spokane wildfires
Authorities arrest an arson suspect in connection with wildfires in Spokane
Gifford Pinchot National Forest issues emergency closures for wildfire
Oregon ranchers race to protect cattle from Grasshopper Fire

Child abuse allegations mount against Southwest Washington pediatrician
Kaiser Permanente hires third party to investigate claims against late pediatrician Dr. Michael Wilmington
Oregon woman’s suit claims healthcare giant ignored warnings about doctor accused of hosting naked sleepovers with kids
Lawsuit alleges Kaiser ignored reports of sexual abuse by Vancouver pediatrician
Child molestation case in Vancouver nabs fourth arrest; woman facing trafficking charge

Heat advisory in effect as temperatures expected to soar in northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington

PPS employees push back against possible layoffs at Portland school board meeting
Portland Public Schools spending on third-party contracts balloons in proposed budget
Another year of cuts: Portland Public Schools presents $2.77 billion budget
Portland Public Schools presents $50M in budget cuts, including staff reductions
Battle Ground Public Schools plans to cut more than 130 positions
First furlough day planned for PPS this week as district considers shuttering schools
Gresham-Barlow School District to cut jobs, scale back music programs for 2026-27
Portland Public Schools shortens school year in budget-cutting agreement with teachers union
School districts across Washington’s Clark County brace for budget cuts

2023 fire sparked employee maintenance concerns at Nippon Dynawave plant in Longview
Chemicals from Longview mill blast reached Columbia River, officials say
'Longview Strong': Communities across Cowlitz County show support for families after deadly mill implosion
2026 Longview, Washington paper mill implosion
1 dead, 9 missing after chemical tank ruptures at pulp and paper mill
Longview community holds vigil after chemical tank disaster
Corrosive chemicals hamper recovery efforts at Longview industrial site; 9 still unaccounted for after tank rupture
Longview industrial implosion causes fatalities, critical injuries, officials confirm
Longview industrial implosion causes fatalities, critical injuries, officials confirm
Multiple people injured in chemical vat implosion at Washington state facility
Corrosive chemicals hamper recovery efforts at Longview industrial site; 9 still unaccounted for after tank rupture

West Coast’s first yellow-legged hornet intercepted in Vancouver, Washington

NORPAC to keep making graphic, printing paper in Longview if acquisition OK'd
From the Archives: NORPAC's creation in Longview
PHOTOS: NORPAC newsprint production in Longview

Vancouver In-N-Out opens to more hype than hassle

“Great Americans of the 20th Century”

Northwest Kaiser staff reach tentative deal after months of negotiations
More than 31,000 nurses, health care workers strike at Kaiser Permanente
Northwest Kaiser nurses seek double-digit wage increase over 4-year contract
Kaiser Permanente health care workers vote on possible Oregon, SW Washington strike

Flood watches continue in northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington; several more inches of rain possible

Oregon Health Authority identifies Gresham grocery store as latest measles exposure site
As measles cases climb, these 9 diseases threaten comebacks
Measles is spreading across Florida. The state's updates lag more than a week
March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns
A drop in CDC health alerts leaves doctors 'flying blind'
Washington health officials announce 6 additional measles cases in Clark County

Vancouver City Council approves financial support for businesses in Fourth Plain corridor

For 5 decades, Portland Chinese School has preserved Taiwan’s language and culture

Portland is facing a $169 million budget deficit due to shelter and public safety costs
As cuts loom, Oregon’s budget picture improves
Portland faces a budget shortfall of at least $67 million next year
Vancouver voters re-elect Mayor McEnerny-Ogle, show strong support for levy increasing police
Medford voters approve hotel tax hike to fund downtown redevelopment
Washington County library, public safety measures passing on election night
Portland’s parks levy passage favored in early returns on election night
What to know about Portland’s Parks Levy ballot measure
Portland Parks Bureau lacks stable funding plan, audit finds

Ohio town rallies around man who faces deportation to Laos after 40 years in the U.S.
Portland demands PeaceHealth cease dropping off patients at shelters without arrangements
Congress is investigating cases of U.S. citizens detained in immigration raids
Clark County officials ask why arrested Portland protesters were transported across state lines
Sami Hamdi, British Muslim journalist, detained by ICE at SFO after visa revoked
Congress asks for answers about Oregon man’s arrest amid probe of immigration detainments of US citizens
Oregon AG asks judge to throw out Marion County’s lawsuit over sanctuary law
Federal immigration sweep in Manhattan's Chinatown leads to chaos and arrests
Immigration agents conducting sweep on NYC's famed Canal Street confronted by protesters
Federal agents descend on Chinatown in apparent raid

Battle Ground community pushes for teacher’s reinstatement; educator fired after student lies, saying she called Kirk a NaziUpdated 2 hours agoTrending
'Not safe as teachers if someone tells a lie': Oregon teacher faces termination over student's Charlie Kirk text message

Reynolds educators reach tentative agreement with district to prevent dozens of mid-year layoffs
Why do Southwest Washington schools seem to have more strikes?
2 SW Washington districts close schools due to labor strikes — with a 3rd possibly on the way
Evergreen Public Schools strike pushes into second week as negotiations stall
Evergreen schools again delay return to class as strike continues