2 dead, 9 missing in Washington state paper mill disaster

Oregon Public Broadcasting | By Erik Neumann

Published May 28, 2026 at 4:48 AM EDT

Nine people remain unaccounted for following a deadly chemical implosion at a paper mill in Washington state. Two people died and hazardous conditions have slowed cleanup at the damaged tank.

Erik Neumann

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