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Over three days in Clallam County, Washington, scammers posing as Microsoft and FTC employees swindled residents of more than $670,000, including an 84-year-old who handed roughly $420,000 in gold after being told banks were under investigation; authorities urge pausing, verifying with trusted contacts, and avoiding payment with gold or gift cards or giving remote access.
Washington state House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Senate President Jamie Pedersen—openly gay leaders—are teaming with LGBTQ groups to defeat two transgender-related ballot measures while hoping the World Cup’s Iran-Egypt match spotlights inclusive messaging beyond Seattle; the piece also notes Florida’s GOP World Cup-driven event, Pew’s finding of waning global confidence in U.S. leadership, a major counter-drone effort at World Cup venues, and Norway’s diplomacy through soft power around the tournament.
A Marine Corps F/A-18 crashed into a mountainside near Rimrock Lake during routine training; the pilot ejected safely with minor injuries and was hospitalized. The wreckage sparked a brush fire, with firefighters protecting Bear Creek cabins while mop-up operations continue. The incident is under investigation by Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and the crash site is in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest about 125 miles southeast of Seattle.
A 15-year-old Puyallup high school wrestler filed a lawsuit against Washington state and officials, alleging a transgender opponent sexually assaulted her during a December girls’ wrestling tournament and that school officials did not take action, prompting calls to change Washington’s transgender-athletics policy. The Alliance Defending Freedom represents the plaintiff, and the case adds to the national debate over trans participation in girls’ sports amid political and legal actions in several states.
Matt Brown, a former star of Discovery Channel’s Alaskan Bush People, has died at age 42. His body was recovered from the Okanogan River in Washington state and identified by authorities with help from his brother, Bear Brown. The cause of death is under investigation by the county coroner, with Bear saying Matt had long battled addiction and that the family fears it may have been self-inflicted. Matt appeared on the show from 2014 to 2019 before his departure.
Matt Brown, a star on Discovery’s Alaskan Bush People, was found dead in the Okanogan River in Washington. Authorities have not yet ruled the cause, but his family says he died by suicide after battling alcohol and drugs; the body was recovered by private searchers, and Brown’s brother Bear Brown publicly spoke about the loss.
Oregon State (44-13) hosts Washington State (31-27) in an NCAA Eugene Regional elimination game at PK Park on May 31, 2026, with Trey Morris (6-0, 2.06) facing Griffin Smith (5-4, 6.08). OSU is aiming to reach the regional final and secure its 11th 45-win season under Mitch Canham after a 9-2 win over Yale; Eric Segura led with a career-high 10 strikeouts in the last game, while Josh Proctor and Ethan Porter supplied multi-hit efforts. The Beaver pitching has been dominant early in the regional (29 strikeouts in 18 innings), and OSU will provide live coverage on Beaver Sports Network, Varsity Network, ESPN/ESPN+.
A plan has been filed to build a more than 1,000,000-square-foot industrial warehouse on the Wild Waves Theme Park site, with reports hinting at an Enchanted Village concept as the park marks its 50th and final season.
A nationwide salmonella outbreak tied to Mogo Moringa Oleifera capsules has sickened 18 people, including two in Washington (Grant County and Pierce County), with seven hospitalized. Three lots of Mogo Pure Moringa Oleifera Capsules have been recalled (lot #15525AA exp June 2027 and #00926AA exp January 2028). Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and cramps, typically appearing 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; public health officials urge proper handwashing and safe food handling.
At Nippon Dynawave Packaging’s Longview mill a ruptured 900,000-gallon tank of caustic white liquor released chemicals into the plant and reached the Columbia River; two people are confirmed dead and nine are presumed dead as investigators probe the cause, with the CSB opening an inquiry and recovery efforts continuing slowly due to hazards. Authorities say air and drinking water are not affected, and the mill—about 1,000 workers—remains a key local employer; the incident is being described as possibly the deadliest industrial disaster in modern Washington history.
A ruptured large chemical tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging's Longview paper mill spilled more than 500,000 gallons of white liquor, killing 11 people and leaving nine workers missing; authorities say there is no hope of survivors as cleanup and river contamination monitoring continues, with the cause under investigation and the plant having a history of safety fines.
Crews resumed searching for nine missing workers after a tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview ruptured, releasing caustic white liquor; one person died and nine were injured. Because the tank risks further collapse, responders can only operate in daylight while they work to stabilize the structure and recover the missing. The plant sits along the Columbia River and had prior safety violations, but officials say there is no threat to the surrounding community as investigators pursue the cause.
A skydiver was killed after a midair collision with another jumper during a group jump in Washington state; officials are investigating the incident, with no immediate details on the condition of the other jumper.
Delta Camshaft, a Washington-based manufacturer founded in 1977, plans to relocate after 48 years due to rising crime, higher insurance and energy costs, and Washington's new millionaires tax; owner Jon Bodwell says the move could cost over $100,000 but will allow the business to continue serving customers, reflecting a broader trend of companies considering leaving Washington.
A dramatic video shows rescuers rappelling down the embankment beneath the High Steel Bridge in Mason County, Washington, to pull a man who had fallen to the bottom of a steep, slick canyon. The man was retrieved and hoisted to safety by multiple rescue teams; he was uninjured. The area remains closed under a federal safety order until November to prevent dangerous rescues, with officials warning that the terrain is steep, slippery and unforgiving.