Covering the area around the Hanford site in Washington.
Hanford
Legislators Demand Investigation into Firings of Whistleblowers at Hanford
One is a coincidence, but is two a conspiracy? One legislator wants answers.
DOE May Build Underground Pre-Treatment Plant at Hanford Site
The pre-treatment plant would allow some liquid wastes to be taken care of while tech issues are fixed in VIT plant.
Tank Farm Workers at Hanford Could Vote to Strike Dec. 13
The Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Commission (HAMTC) will ask workers to either approve a proposed collective bargaining agreement or give the nod for a possible strike.
Will “Burping” Hanford Waste Tanks Slow Cleanup?
With Hanford racing to try to meet legally mandated deadlines for cleanup and vitrification of the millions of gallons of waste at the site, could burping and the study of bubbles help solve problems?
Sequester – Budget Limits Will Cut 450 Hanford Workers, Say Contractors
Hanford contractors announced Thursday the impending layoff of some 450 employees, largely due to budget restrictions.
New Whistleblower Complaint Filed Against Hanford Contractor
This is the second such complaint filed by the Bechtel-URS worker.
Scathing Assessment of Hanford Shows VIT Plant Way Behind Schedule – Calls Project “Dysfunctional”
In the wake of recent delays, safety concerns and allegations of whistleblower retaliations, a new article claims the Hanford VIT plant is a mess.
Will the Hanford VIT Plant Actually Work? — A Look at What Scientists Are Up Against
We've been taking a look at what has almost become an iconic part of the Mid-Columbia: the VIT, or vitrification plant, at Hanford.
Will Hanford VIT Plant Actually Work? A Look At What Scientists Are Up Against (Part 1)
It's a household word in the Columbia Basin, but exactly what is the VIT Plant, and what are they trying to clean up? We explain in a way you can understand.