Video released by a team of federal investigators shows more evidence of extensive corrosion and overcrowded concrete reinforcement in a Miami-area condominium that collapsed in June, killing 98 people. The National Institute of Standards and Technology also announced Wednesday it will conduct a five-pronged investigation into the Champlain Towers South collapse, which will be led by Judith Mitrani-Reiser.
- PUB DATE: 8/26/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: National Public Radio

VIDEO: Authorities believe that one gunman killed three people and wounded another during a lengthy crime spree of shootings and arsons that spanned much of Benton County on Wednesday morning. The series of events began in Finley when authorities were called about several fires and a shooting just before 4 AM.
- PUB DATE: 8/26/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS/CW+ 19 Pasco

VIDEO: Investigators are trying to figure out what caused an RV to erupt into flames early Thursday morning. The big RV fire started off Aurora Avenue North and McGraw Street around 1:15 a.m. Seattle fire said the blaze erupted and threatened to spread to a nearby vacant building. Fortunately, its crews managed to keep it from spreading and no one was hurt.
- PUB DATE: 8/26/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Firefighters have improved containment on the Schneider Springs Fire that has burned more than 73,000 acres in Yakima County. On Thursday, officials said the fire burning northwest of Naches has burned 73,403 acres and is eight percent contained. There are nearly 600 firefighters working to contain the fire using six air resources, 45 engines, 6 dozers, and 24 other fire apparatus.
- PUB DATE: 8/26/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KVEW-TV ABC 42 Kennewick/KAPP-TV ABC 35 Yakima

The union representing the Valley Regional Fire Authority firefighters came out against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate that was issued by Gov. Jay Inslee. Inslee issued the proclamation on Aug. 9. The mandate carries the full weight of the law and prohibits healthcare workers from working if they have not been vaccinated by Oct.
- PUB DATE: 8/26/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Auburn Reporter