At first glance, Napa artist Sam Tubiolo seems a quiet, unassuming man with a shy smile. Hidden beneath that façade, however, is a powerhouse of monumental artistic creativity and technical expertise. “I wanted to be an architect when I was in school, but all the math was daunting,” he said with a soft laugh.
- PUB DATE: 8/26/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Napa Valley Register - Metered Site

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