• Multiple injuries reported after chemical explosion at Longview Nippon facility
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    Multiple injuries reported after chemical explosion at Longview Nippon facility

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    Residents are being asked to avoid Industrial Way as emergency crews respond to an explosion at the Nippon facility. LONGVIEW, Wash. — Multiple injuries were reported after a chemical explosion Tuesday at the Nippon facility in Longview, according to the Longview Fire Department. The explosion was reported around 7:30 a.m., prompting a major emergency response from fire crews. Residents are asked to stay away from Industrial Way and avoid the surrounding area while crews work at the facility. The response continues to be active, and officials said more information would be released as it became available. This is a breaking…

  • Wrong turn for 87-year-old DoorDash driver leads him to his 'angel'
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    Wrong turn for 87-year-old DoorDash driver leads him to his ‘angel’

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    The 87-year-old said he had taken up DoorDash work to help pay off debt and cover essential expenses, including medication. VANCOUVER, Wash. — What began as a wrong turn during a food delivery turned into an unexpected lifeline for an 87-year-old man from Washington state working to make ends meet. Joe Symonds, who has spent the last year and a half delivering for DoorDash, said he never imagined the chain of events that would unfold after he mistakenly arrived at the wrong home during a recent delivery. “It’s mind-blowing, the whole thing,” Symonds said, reflecting on the moment that would…

  • More than 43,000 Toyota cars recalled as engines reportedly stall
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    More than 43,000 Toyota cars recalled as engines reportedly stall

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    Only non-hybrid models were impacted by the recall. WASHINGTON — More than 43,000 Toyota pickup trucks have been recalled, with both the manufacturers and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reporting debris inside the engine that could cause the vehicle to stall dangerously. “In the subject vehicles, an engine stall while driving leads to a loss of motive power. A vehicle loss of motive power. A vehicle loss of motive power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash,” NHTSA wrote in its recall notice. Engine knocking, rough running and a no-start can also take place…

  • Western WA print journalists strike, say owner ‘replaces human stories with AI’
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    Western WA print journalists strike, say owner ‘replaces human stories with AI’

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    31 workers at four Washington newspapers, including The News Tribune, Bellingham Herald, Olympian and Tri-City Herald, helped organize the one-day strike. TACOMA, Wash. — Journalists across Washington state took to the picket line Tuesday morning to demand higher wages and fight against what their union calls a threat of replacement with AI. The Washington State News Guild, a union representing 31 workers at four Washington newspapers, including The News Tribune, Bellingham Herald, Olympian and Tri-City Herald, organized the one-day strike. The newspapers are owned by McClatchy Media. The strike coincided with a similar demonstration at the Idaho Statesman in Boise.…

  • President Trump will see doctors for his annual physical. What the public finds out is up to him.
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    President Trump will see doctors for his annual physical. What the public finds out is up to him.

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    President Donald Trump turns 80 in June and is the oldest person elected to the role. This is the fourth time he has publicly seen doctors during his second term. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is scheduled to get a medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health under renewed public scrutiny after he has worked to dismiss concerns over his age and stamina. The 79-year-old president is scheduled to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House described as annual preventative medical and dental checkups. It will be Trump’s fourth publicly disclosed medical exam since he…

  • World Redhead Day 2026: Fun facts about red hair
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    World Redhead Day 2026: Fun facts about red hair

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    One of the two unofficial holidays for redheads is May 26. From “extinction” rumors to pain tolerance, here’s some fun facts about those in your life with red hair. WASHINGTON — For everyone with red hair, get ready to celebrate as World Redhead Day is Tuesday, May 26. While National Love Your Red Hair Day is every November, redheads also get another unofficial holiday each May. It’s not clear where this holiday got its start, but it’s become a key part of the calendar for unofficial holidays. This year, Wendy’s is even trying to jump on the trend by hosting…

  • Father applies tourniquet after shark attacks teenage son miles off Texas coast
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    Father applies tourniquet after shark attacks teenage son miles off Texas coast

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    The teen’s father acted quickly, applying a tourniquet to help stop the bleeding immediately after the attack, rescue officials said. GALVESTON, Texas — A 17-year-old was hospitalized after he was bitten by a shark miles offshore near Galveston, Texas. Rescue officials said the incident happened far from the shoreline and was not connected to beach activity. The U.S. Coast Guard said crews received the call Monday afternoon, after the teen was bitten while aboard a boat roughly 2 hours offshore with his father and another person. This story continues below. Authorities said the boy’s father acted quickly,…

  • Tacoma family concerned for safety after car crashes into front yard
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    Tacoma family concerned for safety after car crashes into front yard

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    Three people, including at least one child, were hospitalized when the car flipped into a tree after it rolled down a steep hill. TACOMA, Wash. — As Kelsie Shoup walked through her damaged front yard in Tacoma, she thanked her fortunate timing. On Sunday, a car barreled through her fence just ten minutes after she and her dog stood in that exact spot outside. Three people inside the car, including at least one child, were taken to a local hospital and are expected to survive. This story continues below. Home security cameras captured portions of the crash,…

  • 'He lived for his kids' | Family of Colorado man who died on Manitou Incline remembers him as loving dad
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    ‘He lived for his kids’ | Family of Colorado man who died on Manitou Incline remembers him as loving dad

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    Nick Jogolev died this past weekend while hiking the Manitou Incline. His family is remembering him as a loving father and husband. CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — A man’s family is remembering him as a loving father and husband after he died this past weekend while hiking the Manitou Incline — one of Colorado’s most challenging hiking trails. Coral Jogolev said her husband, 48-year-old Nick Jogolev, was a gentle giant, introverted and very smart. Most of all, he was a great dad to their blended family of seven, now all missing him so much. “His kids were his world,” she said.…

  • Coroner identifies woman killed by airborne umbrella at South Carolina restaurant
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    Coroner identifies woman killed by airborne umbrella at South Carolina restaurant

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    An airborne umbrella struck and killed the 56-year-old woman during sudden strong winds at a Lake Marion restaurant. CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — A coroner identified the woman who died after being hit by an airborne umbrella during strong winds at a South Carolina restaurant Saturday night. Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell said 56-year-old Dana Weigner of Huger died after suffering a neck injury during what officials are calling a tragic accident. This story continues below. According to Blackwell, Clarendon County dispatch received a call just after 7:30 p.m. reporting an unresponsive woman at Driftwood Grill on Lake…