Covering the area around the Hanford site in Washington.
Hanford
Hurry! Hanford B Reactor Tour Registrations Start Monday, Will Fill Up FAST
These tours are VERY popular, and fill up FAST! Registration is now open for the Hanford B Reactor Historic tours.
Hanford Job Growth Stalled, ‘Thanks Obama’
Not only are the feds dragging their feet cleaning up Hanford (sparking numerous lawsuits from Washington and Oregon), but now they're stopping its expansion, too.
EPA Says Blowing Radioactive Dust at Hanford “Alarming”
A report issued by the Environmental Protection Agency claims radioactive dust blown in a November, 2015 windstorm is "alarming" to the agency.
Hanford Fire Worker Tests Positive for Low-Level Radiation
A firefighter at the Hanford Fire Station was being treated for exposure to low-level radiation after some contaminated equipment was brought to the facility.
Energy Northwest Fined $35K Over Security Guard Issues
The incidents involved two guards who are no longer with the company, according to a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) report that was released by the government Tuesday.
Judge OK’s Small Business Lawsuit Against Hanford Contractors
A Federal judge has ok'd the continuation of a lawsuit filed against Washington Closure Hanford and other larger contractors and sub-contractors, over allegations they bid on contracts meant for smaller firms.
Did You Know There’s a Missile Silo on Rattlesnake Mountain?
Thanks to Doc Hastings, federal officials are reviewing policies this week to soon allow you and me to hike Rattlesnake Mountain! I for one am excited... to see the missile silo. Oh, you hadn't heard?
Part of Hanford Might Be Declared No Longer Contaminated
It would be a first in the long cleanup history of the world's most toxic waste site.
Government Investigation Acknowleged by Hanford Tank Contractor
A Hanford contractor has admitted the federal government is investigating the company's handling of a waste tank that's been leaking contaminated materials for some time at the Hanford Nuclear site.
Feds Want Your Comments On Manhattan National Historical Park
The direction of the proposed Manhattan National Park Project at Hanford is going to be guided by comments from citizens, including you!