Industrial Disaster in Longview: Recovery crews pulled a ninth worker from the Nippon Dynawave Packaging site after a massive tank implosion, with officials saying the spill of caustic “white liquor” likely killed 11 and leaving two more missing; the U.S. Chemical Safety Board is on scene as families press for answers and the EPA works to prevent further contamination, while officials say Longview drinking water remains safe and cleanup focuses on dilution and protecting the Columbia River. State Response: Gov. Bob Ferguson ordered Washington and U.S. flags at state agencies lowered to half-staff for a week to honor the victims. Public Safety & Environment: Officials continue careful search operations inside the damaged tank area, where air quality has improved but corrosive liquid may still remain. Climate & Weather Watch: A “weather whiplash” pattern continues across Washington, with May’s stormy swings and a rapid warm-up forecast into early June. Salmon & Treaty Rights: A Yakama elder, Davis “Yellowash” Washines, is highlighted for decades of work defending clean water and Columbia River salmon, including the fight over toxic contamination at Bradford Island. Infrastructure & Growth: A Quincy data center boom is drawing renewed debate over water and power impacts as the region’s AI-driven demand expands.