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SEATTLE — A Seattle metals recycling facility will make more than $1 million in improvements to settle a lawsuit claiming the company discharged dangerous chemicals into the Duwamish River.
KING-TV reports the lawsuit was filed against Seattle Iron and Metals by Puget Soundkeeper, which monitors water quality in the sound.
Executive director Chris Wilke says the company shreds metal from vehicles and appliances so it’s easier to process.
Wilke says that creates pollution that’s exposed to storm water.

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Portland — A 42-year-old man killed his girlfriend, mother, stepfather and infant daughter in their rural home near Woodburn, then was shot dead by sheriff’s deputies as he attempted to kill an 8-year-old girl, authorities said Sunday.
Deputies were called to the “horrific” scene on South Barlow Road late Saturday night, according to Sgt. Brian Jensen, a spokesman for the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls, including at least one from the home.

Stephen Colbert took aim at both Gillette’s toxic masculinity ad that has gone viral and one of its right-leaning critics on Wednesday’s “The Late Show.”
“There’s controversy in the world of advertising, folks,” the CBS host began. “Gillette is drawing fire for a #MeToo-themed commercial that challenges ‘toxic masculinity.’ Wow, that sounds … cutting edge.”

Ayers, Carol A., 61, Amboy, died Jan. 11, 2019. Woodland Funeral Home, 360-225-8441.
Bochart, Sadie R., 90, Vancouver, died Jan. 15, 2019. Layne’s Battle Ground Funeral Home, 360-687-3143.
Heins, Joan Anne, 84, Vancouver, died Jan. 17, 2019. Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 360-892-6060.
Pettys, Neil W., 87, American Fork, Utah, died Jan. 14, 2019. Utah Valley Mortuary, 801-796-3503.