Thursday, November 5, 2026

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The main item is the possible strike by about 250 Los Angeles and Long Beach port watchmen: the deadline was 5 p.m. PT Wednesday Nov 4 per most outlets (Baird Maritime says Nov 5), and no report of a deal or a strike was found. Forecasters are watching a possible atmospheric river (a long plume of heavy moisture) for Nov 10-12.

Goes Yellow if a strike starts and other dockworkers decline to cross picket lines, halting terminals

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Spangle, Washington: deputy dies, second deputy not expected to survive after domestic-violence call shooting

Spokane County deputies were sent about 2:25 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, to a home on South Smythe Road near Spangle after a woman told a neighbor her brother had shot her, KHQ reported. Sheriff John Nowels said the suspect had an active felony warrant and was found dead; SWAT deputies were shot as they approached. The Sheriff's Office said Wednesday that one deputy died overnight and the second is on life support and not expected to survive; it released no names. Sources differ on the total killed: CBS and KXLY reported three dead including the suspect early, and later reports (Fox 13 Tampa/other outlets) put it at four including a deputy; the woman who was shot was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, per KHQ. The Washington State Patrol is handling the independent investigation and Spokane police the homicide investigation. US-195 and I-90 closures for medical helicopters ended; US-195 reopened by 9:26 p.m. Tuesday. No suspect at large.

CBS News: 3 dead, including suspect, and 2 deputies critically injured in Washington state shooting Spokesman-Review: Spokane County Sheriff's deputy injured in Spangle shooting dies; another deputy not expected to survive (Nov 4)KHQ: Spangle shooting suspect dead, two deputies in critical condition KXLY: Two deputies critically injured, three people dead in chaotic Spangle shooting Fox 13 Tampa: 4 dead, including deputy, after domestic violence shooting in Washington state

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LA/Long Beach watchmen talks: outcome of Wednesday deadline not found

ILWU Local 26 (about 250 watchmen) and the Pacific Maritime Association extended talks; most outlets put the deadline at 5 p.m. PT Wednesday Nov 4, Baird Maritime says Nov 5. The watchmen work at terminals handling about 85% of Long Beach cargo and 33% of Los Angeles cargo, and employers say other ILWU workers are unlikely to cross picket lines. Federal mediators are assisting. No settlement or strike report was found in this pass; confirm before relying on it.

gCaptain: Strike threat at LA, Long Beach ports delayed as talks extend FreightWaves: Strike at busiest US port just days away as talks continue Baird Maritime: Strike averted at LA and Long Beach ports after deadline extension Trains.com: Talks continue with watchmen at ports of LA and Long Beach

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West Coast storm pattern: possible atmospheric river Nov 10-12

Sources differ on the odds: KTLA, citing NWS, put roughly 60% on a storm aimed at the Pacific Northwest and Northern California Nov 10-12; the Climate Prediction Center notice (updated Nov 3) rates heavy-precipitation risk moderate (40-60%) from Nov 11. KATU and others mention rain, rising rivers and Cascade and Sierra snow. This is a forecast, not an event.

Yahoo/Weather: Atmospheric River Notice Issued for West Coast KTLA: Atmospheric river could bring heavy rainfall to Southern California next week KATU: Wetter weather pattern could bring heavy rain, rising rivers and mountain snow next week

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Fairfield Spirit Halloween shooting: juvenile arrested (as of Nov 2)

CBS Sacramento reported police arrested a 17-year-old Monday over the Oct 30 shooting at the Solano Town Center store, which killed one woman and wounded six. No newer update found.

CBS Sacramento: Fairfield police arrest suspect in Spirit Halloween mass shooting

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Power & utilities

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No large outage was found for the Pacific states in this pass; Alaska and Hawaii were not checked.

Weather & hazards

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No current Pacific hazard was found, but a possible atmospheric river is forecast for about Nov 10-12 (CPC: moderate heavy-precipitation risk).

No current Pacific hazard was found, but a possible atmospheric river is forecast for about Nov 10-12 (CPC: moderate heavy-precipitation risk). Alaska and Hawaii NWS offices were not individually checked.

Yahoo/Weather: Atmospheric River Notice Issued for West Coast KTLA: Atmospheric river could bring heavy rainfall to Southern California next week

Travel & transport

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The LA/Long Beach watchmen deadline (Nov 4 or 5 depending on source) has passed or is passing; no outcome was found.

The LA/Long Beach watchmen deadline (Nov 4 or 5 depending on source) has passed or is passing; no outcome was found. A strike could halt terminals if other dockworkers honor picket lines.

gCaptain: Strike threat at LA, Long Beach ports delayed as talks extend Baird Maritime: Strike averted at LA and Long Beach ports after deadline extension

Health, water & safety

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A 17-year-old was arrested in the Fairfield shooting (1 killed, 6 wounded; as of Nov 2).

A 17-year-old was arrested in the Fairfield shooting (1 killed, 6 wounded; as of Nov 2). The Gun Violence Archive lists a Nov 3 shooting in Spangle, Wash. (2 killed, 3 injured, 1 suspect killed) but no news coverage confirming it was found. Spangle, Wash. (Nov. 3): a Spokane County deputy and the suspect are dead and a second deputy is not expected to survive; the Washington State Patrol is investigating; no one at large.

CBS Sacramento: Fairfield police arrest suspect in Spirit Halloween mass shooting Gun Violence Archive: Mass Shootings in 2026 CBS News: 3 dead, including suspect, and 2 deputies critically injured in Washington state shooting Spokesman-Review: Spokane County Sheriff's deputy injured in Spangle shooting dies; another deputy not expected to survive (Nov 4)

Elsewhere Other regions and the world

NortheastYellow ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC No arrest in the Ellendale, Del., Halloween party shooting (1 dead, 8 hurt) was found as of early Nov. SoutheastYellow VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TN, KY A gunman was killed by a security guard at the Citibank Center in Brandon, Fla., on Nov. MidwestYellow OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS No damage from Election Day evening storms was found and SPC forecasts no severe storms for today. South CentralGreen TX, OK, LA, AR NWS Fort Worth lists no watches or warnings for Dallas and shows sunny, mild weather Thursday, with gusty north wind Friday. Mountain WestOrange MT, ID, WY, CO, UT, NV, AZ, NM Flooding recovery is still disrupting southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico: U.S. WorldOrange Global, as it affects Americans The Iran war still drives the world story that reaches American households.

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