Longview
Coverage of Longview in the Nexus archive.
- Longview paper mill implosion: What 3 investigations are examining
Three agencies are investigating the Nippon Dynawave Packaging tank rupture in Longview that resulted in 11 worker deaths, focusing on safety, environmental, and mechanical factors.
- Sisters with twin siblings both give birth to twin boys 13 hours apart
Sisters Rainy Jones and Darian Lowe gave birth to twin boys 13 hours apart, continuing a three-generation twin family pattern. Both discovered their pregnancies and twin diagnoses simultaneously. The four boys were born on March 19-20, with all healthy and home by May 26.
- Sisters with twin siblings both give birth to twin boys 13 hours apart
Two sisters, Rainy Jones and Darian Lowe, gave birth to twin boys 13 hours apart in Texas, continuing a three-generation family pattern of twins. Both sisters discovered their pregnancies and twin diagnoses simultaneously, with their births occurring on March 19 and 20. The family includes twin siblings Hadley and Hudson, and their mother Shannon Jackson, who became a grandmother to four twin boys.
- Sisters with twin siblings both give birth to twin boys 13 hours apart
Two sisters, Rainy Jones and Darian Lowe, gave birth to twin boys 13 hours apart in Texas, continuing a three-generation family pattern of twins. Both sisters discovered they were pregnant and expecting twins around the same time, with Jones delivering prematurely on March 20, 13 hours after Lowe's March 19 birth. All four boys were home by May 26.
- In Longview, some workers back to work at paper mill where 11 died
Some workers have returned to the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview after a deadly May 26 spill that killed 11 people, though production has not yet resumed.
- Leaking chemicals found at another WA mill, records show
A Washington state mill near Longview has been found to be leaking chemicals, following a deadly spill last month that killed 11 people in the same area.
- 50-mile motorcade honors victims of Longview industrial disaster
A 50-mile motorcade honored nine workers killed in a chemical-tank blast in Longview. The motorcade traveled along I-5 to commemorate the victims.
- ‘Flushing’ of chemicals spilled in Longview disaster is complete, WA says
Efforts to dilute the drainage system in Longview following the May 26 implosion and spill have been completed, according to Washington state.
- Longview implosion victim CJ Doran was a newlywed building a family
CJ Doran was one of 11 workers killed when a tank carrying the caustic chemical 'white liquor' failed during a shift change on May 26. The article notes Doran was a newlywed building a family at the time of the incident.
- Workers at damaged Longview mill will be paid at least through Aug. 8
Workers at the damaged Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant in Longview will continue to receive pay through August 8, as the plant has been idled since a deadly implosion on May 26. The owner of the plant is covering the payments during this period.
- U.S. Chemical Safety Board faces steep cuts during Longview probe
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is facing a potential 40% budget cut as Congress considers the reduction during an ongoing federal investigation into a deadly paper mill disaster in Longview.
- Longview dead fish count grows eightfold after pulp mill disaster
The dead fish count in Longview has increased eightfold following a pulp mill disaster caused by the Nippon Dynawave implosion, which leaked chemicals into local waters. Authorities have confirmed that Longview's drinking water remains safe despite the incident.
- Longview, California disasters show need for federal chemical agency
The tragedies in Longview and a near-disaster in California highlight the urgent need for the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, which is currently under threat. The incidents underscore the importance of the federal agency in addressing chemical-related disasters.
- Longview, a town built on mill industry, caught between loss and fear
Longview, a town historically dependent on the mill industry, is grappling with the aftermath of what Gov. Bob Ferguson described as the state’s most fatal industrial disaster in modern history. The community remains in a state of uncertainty and distress.
- 11 identified in Longview disaster: ‘Still hard to grasp the magnitude’
An industrial accident in Longview resulted in 11 identified fatalities, marking the deadliest such event in modern state history. Longview residents have mobilized to support Nippon Dynawave workers and their families affected by the disaster.
- All 11 victims recovered and identified in Longview implosion
All 11 victims of an industrial accident at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill in Longview have been recovered and identified. The article lists their names, ages, and details.
- How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town
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.
- How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town
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.
- Longview mill tragedy among worst workplace disasters in WA history
The implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. pulp mill in Longview, WA is among the worst workplace disasters in state history.
- How to help Longview community after deadly paper mill implosion
People in Longview and beyond are supporting those affected by the deadly paper mill implosion. The article outlines ways to help the community.
- How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town
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.
- Washington state crews find body of another victim in paper mill explosion
Washington state crews found another victim in a paper mill explosion, raising the death toll to nine with two workers still missing. The incident involved a chemical tank rupture in Longview.
- Washington state crews find body of another victim in paper mill explosion
Crews in Washington state recovered another victim's body from a chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Longview, raising the death toll to nine with two workers still missing. Among the 11 presumed dead were two brothers, a trivia champion, and an electrician who assisted farmers.
- Rescuers find 6 more bodies after US paper mill disaster
Rescuers found six more bodies after a chemical leak at a paper plant in Washington state, with three of 11 victims still missing. A tank containing a highly caustic substance imploded, triggering a search operation that initially confirmed two deaths.
- Death Toll Rises in Washington Paper Mill Explosion
A chemical storage tank failure in Longview, Washington, caused an explosion that increased the death toll. Community members held a vigil at R.A. Long Park, placing electric candles in response.
- 6 of 9 bodies recovered after chemical tank implosion at paper mill
A chemical tank implosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co.'s facility in Longview, Washington, killed 11 people. Six of nine bodies have been recovered following the incident, which occurred near the southern Washington border with Oregon.
- Latest on Washington chemical blast
Crews in Longview, Washington, have shifted from rescue to recovery efforts following a deadly tank incident, with no additional survivors expected. The search continues for several missing individuals.
- Victims of the Washington paper mill disaster included husbands and grandfathers
A chemical tank rupture at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, Washington, resulted in 11 presumed deaths, including a grandfather and a young husband, with eight others injured. The spill released 500,000 gallons of corrosive 'white liquor,' prompting a slow recovery effort due to chemical hazards. The company's parent organization, Nippon Paper Group, expressed condolences.
- Hope fades for nine missing after paper mill tank implosion in Washington state
A tank implosion at a Washington state paper mill killed one person, injured nine, and left nine missing after releasing a chemical solution called 'white liquor'. Authorities have abandoned hope of finding survivors.
- Hope fades for nine missing after paper mill tank implosion in Washington state
Nine workers remain missing after a tank implosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co in Longview, Washington state, which killed one person and injured nine others. Authorities have abandoned hope of finding survivors following the release of a destructive chemical solution called 'white liquor'.
- 9 missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion and officials say there’s no hope of survivors
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.
- Washington paper mill chemical tank implodes, killing at least 1 and leaving 9 missing
A chemical tank containing corrosive 'white liquor' imploded at a Washington paper mill, killing at least one person and leaving nine missing. Nine others were injured, including a firefighter, as recovery efforts replaced rescue operations. The incident occurred at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, with authorities investigating the cause.
- One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
A chemical explosion at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, caused one death, nine injuries, and left nine people missing after a tank ruptured.
- At least 1 dead in chemical blast in Washington state, authorities say
A chemical tank blast in Longview, Washington, resulted in at least one death and was classified as a 'mass casualty event' by first responders. The incident involved a vat of chemicals used in processing wood pulp for tissues and packaging materials.
- Deaths reported in chemical implosion at Washington manufacturing plant
A tank containing hazardous liquid imploded at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. manufacturing plant in Longview, Washington, resulting in reported deaths. The incident occurred on Tuesday, raising concerns about chemical safety and industrial accidents.
- Multiple people injured in chemical vat implosion at Washington state facility
Multiple people were injured in a chemical vat implosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington, on Tuesday morning, as reported by the Longview Fire Department.