• Family seeks answers after dad's death in Nippon Dynawave facility chemical tank rupture
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    Family seeks answers after dad’s death in Nippon Dynawave facility chemical tank rupture

    May 28, 2026 - By 

    The Longview community is still reeling after the deadly incident at the paper mill Tuesday, including Gilbert Bernal’s family. LONGVIEW, Wash. — The family of Gilbert Bernal is mourning their father, grandfather and husband, who died following the deadly chemical tank failure at the Nippon Dynawave facility early Tuesday morning. His son, Eli, recalls how the family learned of the news: “My mom got a call from somebody advising her that they had somebody, potentially that could be my father.” This story continues below. Eli said he was too afraid to call his father’s phone, in fear…

  • Nippon Dynawave: What to know about the Longview facility at the center of Tuesday's chemical implosion
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    Nippon Dynawave: What to know about the Longview facility at the center of Tuesday’s chemical implosion

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    Multiple deaths reported in an implosion at the Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview, which manufactures paper and packaging products. LONGVIEW, Wash. — A chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview caused multiple deaths and injuries Tuesday morning. A liquid supply tank of hazardous “chemical treatment product” ruptured around 7:18 a.m., burning multiple people and exposing others to harmful chemicals. Around 11:20 a.m., officials confirmed multiple fatalities along with critical injuries related to the incident. This story continues below. RELATED: Multiple people killed in chemical tank rupture at Nippon Dynawave pulp and paper mill in…

  • Aerial machinery facility to close in North Bend, lay off all staff
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    Aerial machinery facility to close in North Bend, lay off all staff

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    About 117 employees will be affected. The facility will close by Nov. 30, officials said. NORTH BEND, Wash. — A heavy machinery manufacturer will close its North Bend facility by Nov. 30, closing 117 jobs, according to the state employment security department. Genie Industries, owned by Terex LLC, will close its aerial parts and logistics facility in North Bend, affecting all employees at the warehouse and manufacturing department. The company has notified all staff members, vice president Jenny Snow-Boscolo wrote in an email to the Washington State Employment Security Department, with the first round of layoffs to occur on July…

  • Nippon Dynawave: What to know about the Longview facility at the center of Tuesday's chemical implosion
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    Nippon Dynawave: What to know about the Longview facility at the center of Tuesday’s chemical implosion

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    Multiple deaths reported in an implosion at the Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview, which manufactures paper and packaging products. LONGVIEW, Wash. — A chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview caused multiple deaths and injuries Tuesday morning. A liquid supply tank of hazardous “chemical treatment product” ruptured around 7:18 a.m., burning multiple people and exposing others to harmful chemicals. Around 11:20 a.m., officials confirmed multiple fatalities along with critical injuries related to the incident. RELATED: Multiple people killed in chemical tank rupture at Nippon Dynawave pulp and paper mill in Longview The Nippon Dynawave facility houses a…

  • 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…