Longview Mill Workers to Receive Full Pay Through August After Deadly Chemical Tank Rupture

Why is dilution a cleanup strategy for the Longview mill disaster?

After a tank containing about 600,000 gallons of “white liquor” imploded in Longview on May 26, killing 11 people and potentially thousands of fish nearby, cleanup efforts have largely consisted of diluting affected areas with water. Read more...

Millworkers at site of Longview tank implosion to be paid until early August

A view of the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant on May 27, 2026, following the catastrophic failure of a tank that contained a corrosive chemical. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Ecology) Following a chemical tank implosion that killed 11 people at a mill in Longview, Washington, the plant’s owner said Wednesday it would pay employees at least until early August even if stoppages at the damaged facility prevent them from working.…

Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson responds to chemical disaster at Longview paper mill

Early Tuesday morning, a chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Southwest Washington killed at least one person and injured eight more.

Longview mill workers to receive full pay through August after deadly chemical tank rupture

Workers unable to report to work due to operational impacts of the chemical tank rupture will be fully paid at least through Aug. 8, union officials announced.

Longview community unites for benefit concert one week after chemical tank rupture

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The Longview community gathered for a benefit concert Tuesday night, honoring those affected by the recent deadly chemical tank rupture. A week after tragedy ripped through the small city, some attendees told KOIN 6 News they are still feeling the pain. Emily Adams and Blade Hight knew the Covington brothers, who [...]

Hundreds more dead fish found near Longview industrial spill

Officials also confirmed the tank has a 900,000-gallon capacity and spilled about 600,000 gallons of the caustic chemical "white liquor" during the failure.