AWPPW and Nippon Dynawave announce worker compensation updates following tanker implosion
LONGVIEW — In ongoing coordination between Nippon Dynawave Packaging and the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers Union (AWPPW), employees at the Longview facility are being notified of additional updates regarding compensation, scheduling, staffing, and operational planning as recovery, assessment, and limited operational activities continue following the fatal incident on May 26 at the […]
Lynnwood Chamber Annual Meeting 2026: New Events Map Launches for FIFA World Cup and Record Membership Growth
LYNNWOOD — The Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting May 20 at Fogo de Chão in Alderwood, featuring a review of the organization’s 2025 accomplishments and remarks from Washington Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds). Chamber CEO Frank Percival opened the evening with several announcements, including the upcoming launch of the Lynnwood Events and Experiences […]
Dept of Energy invests in Richland nuclear fuel plant as state bills on nuclear strategy stall
RICHLAND — The United States Department of Energy is sending $8.8 million to Framatome U.S. Government Solutions to expand its nuclear fuel fabrication plant in Richland, adding ceramic pellet production lines that will boost annual capacity by about 200 metric tons of uranium. The grant is one piece of a $94 million package announced May […]
All 11 victims named in deadly Nippon Dynawave Tank rupture
LONGVIEW—One week after a massive chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill killed 11 workers in what Governor Bob Ferguson has called the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history, all victims have been identified, and recovery efforts have shifted fully to investigation and long-term cleanup. The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office on […]
COMMENTARY: Amid the heartbreak of the Longview tragedy, a sense of gratitude
All of us who leave home for work do so with faith that we will come home safely. While we’re aware that some occupations carry more inherent risk, it’s easy to overlook how other jobs place our friends and neighbors in settings where they could be harmed in the event of a breakdown or wrong […]
WA Redistricting Challenge Heads to US Supreme Court Over Alleged Racial Gerrymander
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—The state of Washington on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to accept a challenge against the state’s political maps, then remand it to a lower court to determine if the way the lines were drawn complies with a recent ruling in a Louisiana case. “The lower courts should be given the first […]
WTSC launches ‘Surviving Summer’ campaign to cut deadly crashes
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission kicked off the annual “Surviving Summer” traffic safety campaign on June 1, urging drivers to slow down, stay sober and pay attention during the state’s deadliest driving months. State data shows the period from early June through early September is the most dangerous stretch on […]
Seeking 2026 Second Congressional District App Challenge submissions
EVERETT—U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Monday announced the launch of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual competition accepts entries through Monday, October 26, 2026, is open to high school and middle school students who live in or attend school in Washington state’s 2nd congressional district. The Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for students to learn coding and computer science skills […]
Electronic Waste and Styrofoam Collection Event June 13
Do you have Styrofoam or electronic waste you need to dispose of? Bring it to the Lynnwood Operations and Maintenance Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 13. Styrofoam MUST BE CLEAN! All tape and stickers must be removed. No “soft” Styrofoam. Styrofoam loose or in CLEAR plastic bags ONLY. Clear bags are best […]
Verdant Health Commission Opens 2027 Funding Cycle
LYNNWOOD—The Verdant Health Commission is accepting funding applications from June 1 through July 10, 2026, from community nonprofits and agencies serving South Snohomish County residents. Funding is available for programs that align with one of Verdant’s two priority areas: Awards will be announced in late September 2026, with contracts beginning January 1, 2027, and ending […]
