Industrial Disaster: Longview’s Nippon Dynawave paper mill recovery continues after a chemical tank implosion, with the death toll now confirmed at eight and six more bodies recovered; officials say three workers remain missing in a hazardous, decontamination-heavy operation and that Longview water is safe while agencies monitor air and water. Environmental Justice & Clean Energy: Yakama Nation members protested a Goldendale pumped-hydro storage project on sacred land, as Columbia Riverkeeper and tribal groups press legal challenges over FERC’s license—arguing data centers may be the main power beneficiaries. Local Resilience: Spokane’s new community microgrid at the MLK Community Center is moving forward as a neighborhood-scale backup power and emergency support effort backed by Avista and state commerce funding. Climate/Policy Watch: Washington’s 2026 legislative session advanced parts of the state’s climate and clean energy agenda, including updates to utility clean power requirements and other environmental protections, with more implementation impacts expected. Weather: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch covers much of Eastern and Central Washington, with officials urging people to shelter and avoid outdoor hazards.