Columbia River

A small plane crashed into the Columbia River near Kennewick. The Benton County Sheriff's did not release details about the plane's type, passengers, injuries, origin, or destination.

Studies by a team of scientists showed winter temperatures in the Columbia River have been gradually increasing near data centers. The article links the rise in temperatures to AI-related infrastructure impacts on Washington's rivers.

A chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, killed 11 people and released caustic chemicals, marking one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in recent decades. The incident occurred at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., a facility central to the town's economy and history tied to generations of local families.

A chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, killed 11 people and injured others, releasing caustic chemicals that damaged the site. The incident, the deadliest U.S. workplace accident in recent decades, has deeply affected the mill-dependent community, with residents and officials expressing grief and concern over the plant's future.

A chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, killed 11 people and released caustic chemicals, devastating a community historically tied to the lumber and paper industries. The incident at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. has raised concerns about the future of the plant, a critical employer in the region.

Nine workers are missing and one person has died after a tank containing hazardous 'white liquor' imploded at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, Washington. Authorities have halted search efforts, citing no hope of survivors, while crews work to stabilize the damaged tank to prevent further leaks. The incident, which injured nine others, is the second major chemical tank failure on the West Coast in days.

Oregon authorities have identified human remains found in a car submerged in the Columbia River as belonging to a family missing since 1958, confirmed through DNA analysis.

DNA analysis has identified the remains of Kenneth and Barbara Martin and their daughter Barbie, an Oregon family missing since 1958, found in a car submerged in the Columbia River. Authorities confirmed no evidence of a crime was found during the investigation.