Industrial Disaster in Longview: Recovery crews say all 11 workers killed in a chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill have been identified, with officials continuing environmental monitoring after white liquor spilled toward the Columbia River and nearby ditches. Public Safety & Health: Snohomish County reported its first bat rabies case since 2023; three residents were exposed and are receiving rabies immune globulin and vaccines, with officials urging caution as “bat season” starts. Energy Costs: Home cooling bills are expected to rise this summer; Dominion’s Energy Share program offers bill help for customers facing financial hardship, plus possible energy-efficiency upgrades. Climate Policy Backlash: Washington gas prices remain among the highest in the nation, and some residents are pushing to pause or cut costs tied to the Climate Commitment Act and the state gas tax. Transit & Air Quality Watch: Seattle’s World Cup transit push leans on expanded light rail service, while the region also faces elevated fire danger as temperatures climb. Local Recovery & Community: Longview residents are organizing fundraisers and demanding answers as the town mourns and investigators work to determine what went wrong.