• Box of bees falls off truck in Burlington, triggering public safety alert
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    Box of bees falls off truck in Burlington, triggering public safety alert

    May 29, 2026 - By 

    An alert warned of bees from an overturned truck, but the Burlington fire chief said no truck had overturned. BURLINGTON, Wash. — A box of bees fell from a truck at a Burlington intersection early Friday morning, prompting a public safety alert despite no known stings, according to Burlington Fire Department Chief Rob Toth. The box fell off the truck around 6 a.m. at the corner of Burlington Boulevard and Fairhaven, Toth said. The incident led to a Skagit Ready Alert warning residents of a bee swarm at 100 N. Burlington Blvd. and telling people to avoid the area until…

  • U.S. Chemical Safety Board to investigate fatal tank implosion at Longview paper mill
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    U.S. Chemical Safety Board to investigate fatal tank implosion at Longview paper mill

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board said a team of investigators would arrive at the paper mill Wednesday. The implosion involved white liquor, a highly corrosive chemical used in paper and pulp processing to dissolve wood chips into pulp. Officials said a 900,000-gallon tank storing the substance ruptured with 90,000 gallons of the chemical still inside. Previously, officials said the tank held only 80,000 gallons. This story continues below. “The CSB is opening an investigation into this tragic incident to determine how it happened and what can be done to prevent something like this from…

  • 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,…

  • Seattle LGBTQ advocates rally for a civil emergency declaration as more trans people relocate to city for safety
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    Seattle LGBTQ advocates rally for a civil emergency declaration as more trans people relocate to city for safety

    May 24, 2026 - By 

    Advocates urged Mayor Katie Wilson to declare a civil emergency, citing rising arrivals of trans people and strain on local services. SEATTLE — LGBTQ advocates and community members rallied at Seattle City Hall on Saturday, calling on Mayor Katie Wilson to declare a civil emergency as more transgender people and families relocate to the city seeking safety, health care and support. Dozens marched through downtown Seattle carrying signs and chanting in support of additional city resources for transgender residents and newcomers fleeing anti-LGBTQ laws and political climates in other states. Seattle police monitored the march and rally Saturday afternoon. From…