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Chemical tank rupture at paper mill in Washington state leaves 1 dead, 9 missing
45+ min ago (399+ words) A devastating industrial accident at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility in Longview, Washington, has left one person dead, nine workers missing, and several others hospitalized. The incident occurred around 7: 15 a. m. on Tuesday when a massive, Wendl's Weapons Straight Shootin' Salute…...
Maryland governor calls for "Safe Summer Strategy" for young people, aims to reduce teen takeovers
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (335+ words) May 28, 2026, 9: 21 AM Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has directed Maryland juvenile justice and public safety agencies to develop a "Safe Summer Strategy" to keep young people out of trouble. In a directive sent to Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Betsy Fox…...
12 Great Restaurant Patios for Weekday Lunch Around DC
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (503+ words) Tucked away from the bustle of Georgetown, this sunny yellow patio feels like something out of the south of France. The classic French bistro menu starts with an excellent salade verte and onion soup (try the strawberry gazpacho for something…...
9 missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion and officials say there's no hope of survivors
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (774+ words) By CLAIRE RUSH, Associated Press The likely death toll rose to 11, including the missing, after another person who was injured died, authorities said Wednesday. Authorities said there was no hope of finding more survivors following Tuesday's tank failure at the…...
One of a kind" grandfather dies in Washington chemical tank rupture | CNN
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (201+ words) Search crews are expected to navigate treacherous circumstances as they continue efforts to recover nine people, who are presumed dead, a day after a deadly chemical tank rupture at a paper plant in Washington state killed at least two people…...
Prince George's Co. officials say they're ramping up opposition to ICE
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (417+ words) LOCAL ALERT: Saying it's on "sacred ground," Virginia Rep. Don Beyer is seeking to block President Trump's proposed triumphal arch. February 20, 2026, 5: 51 AM Surrounded on stage by the Prince George's County Council and numerous other leaders, County Executive Aisha Braveboy said…...
Industrial Accident at Washington Paper Mill Leaves 11 Presumed Dead -
1+ day, 38+ min ago (517+ words) A chemical tank rupture in Longview spilled 500, 000 gallons of corrosive liquid, marking one of the nation's deadliest workplace disasters in years. Eleven people are presumed dead and eight others remain injured following a chemical tank rupture at a southwestern Washington…...
Mattresses all over the place: Maryland begins yearly operation to clean state highways
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (316+ words) LOCAL ALERT: Saying it's on "sacred ground," Virginia Rep. Don Beyer is seeking to block President Trump's proposed triumphal arch. March 25, 2026, 5: 57 AM This week, the Maryland State Highway Administration is rolling out its yearly "Operation Clean Sweep," a weeklong program…...
How Metro's cameras helped solve 3 recent gun crimes
14+ hour, 28+ min ago (337+ words) In the past six weeks, three men with guns have been arrested at a Metro station, on a Metro train or on a Metrobus thanks in large part to WMATA's extensive, high-definition camera system. News4's Paul Wagner reports. Most recently…...
Fired FTC commissioner continues protecting consumers with new podcast
9+ hour, 18+ min ago (503+ words) LOCAL ALERT: Saying it's on "sacred ground," Virginia Rep. Don Beyer is seeking to block President Trump's proposed triumphal arch. Linh Bui | linh. bui@wtop. com May 27, 2026, 8: 43 PM A former FTC Commissioner fired by President Donald Trump has found a…...