Covering the area around the Hanford site in Washington.
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Gov. Inslee’s Strong Statement on Hanford Cleanup Meeting with Energy Secretary
Gov. Inslee released a statement after Monday's meeting with U.S. Energy Secretary Ernie Moniz about issues with the Hanford cleanup and VIT plant.
Radioactive Waste Found Dumped in Abandoned Gas Station
Hanford isn't the only area having trouble managing radioactive waste. A small town of 120 people in North Dakota found an abandoned gas station filled with toxic, radioactive waste owned by a man already a fugitive from police on other charges.
Dept. of Energy Considers Building Second Treatment Facility at Hanford
Besides the idea for a potential undergound storage pretreatment facility, the DOE Wednesday laid out possible plans for a second such facility.
Watchdog Group Says DOE Plan for Leaky Hanford Tank is Insufficient
The Department of Energy is taking criticism from a Hanford watchdog group over it's plans to delay pumping from a leaky Hanford tank until 2016. (Image courtesy of KNDU-TV)
Congressional Committee to Examine Claims of Retaliation Against Hanford Whistleblowers
Senate committee will examine allegations of retaliation against several former Hanford whistleblowers who have been fired.
New Discovery of Leaking Waste from Hanford Double-Shell Tank
The Department of Energy announced Thursday new evidence of more leaking waste from the oldest of Hanford's double-shell tanks.
Hanford Not Only Nuclear Site Affected by 2015 Budget — Savannah River to Lose Major Project
While we struggle with the ups and downs of the federal cleanup budget at Hanford, across the country a one-of-a-kind nuclear fuel project appears to be shelved.
Gov. Inslee Seeking Answers from DOE on Hanford Waste Tank Solutions
Inslee seeking clarification, details from the federal government,
Legislators Demand Investigation into Firings of Whistleblowers at Hanford
One is a coincidence, but is two a conspiracy? One legislator wants answers.