# Deadly Nippon Plant Implosion + Income Tax Repeal Effort Sees Record Signature Surge

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Podcast: [Washington in Focus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/washington-in-focus-5357202)
Published: 2026-05-27T04:00:00+00:00
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Today on Washington in Focus Daily: New developments in the deadly Nippon pulp mill explosion in Longview Community outrage grows after the arrest of Longview School District Superintendent Karen Cloninger The effort to repeal Washington’s new income tax shatters early signature-gathering records TOP STORY: LONGVIEW REELING AFTER DEADLY NIPPON PLANT DISASTER Washington State Sen. Jeff Wilson says the Longview community is devastated following the massive industrial implosion at the Nippon facility. According to Wilson: At least six deaths had been confirmed through drone footage Three additional workers were still missing and presumed dead Multiple others suffered severe chemical burns Wilson explained: “This isn’t business first. It still is about people.” The senator, whose son works at the facility, said he had never seen a tank rupture in that manner during decades working around similar industrial systems. Officials say the investigation into the cause of the implosion is ongoing. LONGVIEW SCHOOL BOARD FACES PUBLIC OUTRAGE Meanwhile, the Longview School Board faced intense backlash during its first public meeting since Superintendent Karen Cloninger’s arrest. Cloninger is accused of: Obstructing an investigation Failing to report alleged assaults Interfering with law enforcement The allegations involve: ➡️ Older boys basketball players accused of assaulting younger students ➡️ Claims district officials delayed reporting the incidents to police ➡️ Concerns the superintendent and others attempted to suppress discussion of the case During public testimony: Multiple residents demanded school board members resign Parents accused officials of betraying community trust Critics questioned why the board extended Cloninger’s contract despite ongoing investigations INCOME TA…

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