Covering the area around the Hanford site in Washington.
Hanford
Hanford Misses Out On Energy Savings, Says DOE Audit
According to an audit performed by the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Inspector General, nearly $200,000 worth of savings were missed by Hanford due to missed payments.
Former Hanford Supervisor Gets Jail Time, Fine for Time-Card Fraud
Although numerous Hanford workers and supervisors were accused, this is the first person to be found guilty in the major time-card fraud scheme that's been investigated for a number of years.
Former Hanford Managers Settle to Avoid Charges in Time Card Scandal
Instead of formal charges, a trio of former managers will pay over $100,000 in combined fines.
Seattle – As Expected – ‘Sneers’ At Hanford National Historical Park
After years of fighting to get it, Doc Hastings and the House approved the plan to create a National Historical Park dedicated to the Manhattan Project and the important history of Hanford.
Bill to Create Hanford National Historical Park Passes House
It's one of the longest running efforts by outgoing Congressman Doc Hastings.
Tank Farm Union + Environmental Groups Sue Hanford Over Vapors
Perhaps spurred on by Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson's suit that will be filed against the Department of Energy and contractors, a group representing tank farm workers also plans legal action.
WA State Attorney General Sues D.O.E. Over Workers Exposure to Hanford Tank Farm Vapors
Wednesday, Attorney General Bob Ferguson said he plans to sue the Department of Energy and Washington River Protection Services over what has been called an ongoing issue with harmful tank vapors at Hanford, which have affected workers.
Hanford Managers Found Not Guilty in Time Card Fraud Scheme
The jury apparently agreed with defense attorneys, who said just because workers were committing time card fraud, how were managers supposed to know?
Environmental Groups Sue over Hanford Nuclear Reactor
Three Northwest environmental groups are suing a state agency over what they claim is the effect of the Energy Northwest Nuclear reactor at Hanford on Columbia River water.
Hanford Subcontractors Refuse to Cooperate in Whistleblower Investigation – Say Officials
Two Hanford subcontractors have been sharply criticized for refusing to cooperate in an investigation over a fired Hanford whistleblower.