Industrial Safety Crisis: A chemical tank rupture at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, Washington—about 45 minutes north of Portland—has killed at least two workers, with nine more missing and presumed dead as officials shift from rescue to recovery; Legacy Oregon Burn Center treated injured workers for severe white-liquor chemical burns. Energy & Utilities: Oregon regulators denied PacifiCorp’s request for an interim rate increase, saying the company didn’t show “dire need” despite wildfire-related financial strain. Oregon Ballot Watch: A petition to ban hunting and fishing in Oregon (IP 28/PEACE Act) has cleared the signature threshold for the November ballot, drawing sharp pushback from outdoors groups. Local Housing & Equity: Portland City Council approved $2.5 million to support Black homeownership in two developments, while Wilsonville opened Vuela, a transit-center affordable housing complex. Workforce & Economy: Oregon’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% through the first four months of 2026, suggesting a “wait-and-see” economy. Food & Seafood: Oregon Sea Grant brings back “Shop at the Dock and Discover Oregon Seafood” tours for summer 2026 along the coast.