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Why the Spokane wildfires became so catastrophic

Three large wildfires raced through neighborhoods in and around Spokane, Washington, the weekend of Aug. 1, 2026, destroying more than 600 homes and other structures and threatening many more. Tens of thousands of people, including patients at the Veterans Affairs medical center, were forced to evacuate as crews from across…

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Fast moving wildfires raze neighborhoods in US northwest city of Spokane

Wildfires in eastern Washington state forced about 60,000 people to evacuate the Spokane area and destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities said on Sunday. Three separate fires erupted in and around the city as strong winds and exceptionally dry conditions fueled rapid fire spread.

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Congress splits on two war powers resolution votes

The House and Senate, in votes Thursday on ending the Iran war, came to different conclusions, but the majority of voting members of Congress said it is time to bring U.S. troops home. The House, for the second time, formally called on President Donald Trump to end the war, approving…

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Senate college sports bill authors plan talks with House

The authors of a Senate college sports bill say it’s time to bring House Republicans and Democrats into discussions, as the clock is ticking to get the measure to President Donald Trump’s desk before the long August recess. Senate Commerce Committee ranking member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., said the push to…

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Apptio Unveils Conversational Insights and New Suite of AI-Powered Capabilities to Translate Complex Technology Spend into Measurable Business Outcomes

BELLEVUE, Wash., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Apptio, an IBM Company (NYSE: IBM), announced significant updates to its solution suite—including the launch of its Conversational Insights, currently in preview, and new capabilities for hybrid IT cost management and cloud optimization—designed to turn technology investment into measurable business outcomes and…

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College sports bill authors making pitch to Black caucus

The authors of a Senate bill that would overhaul college athletics warned this week that a lack of congressional action this year could financially wreck historically Black colleges and universities and could reduce chances for college educations for minority students. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking member…

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Guild Wars 3, Modern Evolution of the MMORPG, Announced at Summer Game Fest for PC and PlayStation 5

BELLEVUE, Wash., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Critically-acclaimed game development studio ArenaNet® tonight announced Guild Wars 3™, the third entry in the legendary and beloved Guild Wars® MMORPG franchise and their first new game since 2012. The game will release globally on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, marking the first…

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How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town

A chemical tank failure at a paper mill in Washington state this past week has struck at the heart of a historic mill town

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Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture

Crews have recovered six of nine workers missing and presumed to be dead after a chemical tank rupture in Washington state

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Victims of the Washington paper mill disaster included husbands and grandfathers

Authorities have resumed the painstaking search fr nine workers feared dead at a Washington state paper mill

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9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors

Authorities say a second person has died from injuries suffered when a chemical tank ruptured at a Washington state paper mill, raising the presumed death toll to 11

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9 missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion and officials say there's no hope of survivors

Authorities say there's no hope of finding any more survivors at a Washington paper mill where nine missing workers remain missing after a tank imploded and released a highly destructive chemical mixture

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No hope of finding survivors of Washington paper mill tank implosion, where 9 are missing: Officials

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Chemical tank implosion in Washington state kills 1 and leaves 9 missing

Authorities have confirmed that one person died and 9 others remain unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state

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1 killed, 9 others missing and feared dead in Washington state chemical tank implosion

Authorities have confirmed that one person died and 9 others remain unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state

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1 dead, 9 others missing and feared dead in Washington state chemical tank implosion

Authorities have confirmed that one person died and 9 others remain unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state

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At least 1 dead, 9 others missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington state mill

Authorities have confirmed that one person died and 9 others were unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state

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Chemical tank implosion at Washington pulp and paper mill leaves 10 injured, unknown number dead

Authorities have confirmed that 10 people — including a responding firefighter — were injured after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state

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House NIL bill gets benched

House Republican leaders have once again scrubbed plans to vote on legislation that would usher in substantial changes to college sports, leaving an uncertain path ahead. Attention is now turning to the Senate, where Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., are reportedly preparing their own bipartisan proposal to…

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Leavitt: Trump wants Congress to come back early, end DHS shutdown

President Donald Trump wants Congress to nix a two-week recess and return to the Capitol to address the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, his top spokesperson said Monday. “The president is also encouraging Congress to come back to Washington to permanently fix this problem and to fund and reopen…

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Rewritten air safety legislation moves out of House committees

Two House committees voted unanimously on Thursday to approve a new version of aviation safety legislation intended to respond to the January 2025 fatal midair collision between a commercial airliner and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 62-0 in favor…

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NTSB chair says Senate bill could have prevented DC air crash

Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy urged action on recommendations prompted by the January 2025 crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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Washington Native Joel Dahmen Made His Super Bowl LX Pick Known at Phoenix Open

He got a mixed reaction from the fans on Hole 16.

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One Judge's Perspective on Quoting Epithets

From Judge Jamal Whitehead (W.D. Wash.) Friday in Young v. Boeing Co. (W.D. Wash.): According to Troglia—who identifies as "mixed… The post One Judge's Perspective on Quoting Epithets appeared first on Reason.com.

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Photos of the week | January 9-15, 2026

Chick painting, Clinton no-shows, Minneapolis, and Greenland highlight this week's photos of the week by CQ Roll Call’s photojournalists.

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