Hanford Fires Up 2nd of Two VIT Plant ‘Broilers,’ ‘Big Step’
think of it as pre-heating the oven to make sure it's working properly
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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)
Legislators Demand Investigation into Firings of Whistleblowers at Hanford
One is a coincidence, but is two a conspiracy? One legislator wants answers.
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.
Hanford Whistleblower Loses Job — Was It Retaliation?
This story is starting to gather some national attention. On Thursday, a 66-year-old senior scientist was let go from his job at Hanford less than two years after he voiced safety concerns over the VIT Plant.
Occupy Portland Plans ‘Visit’ To Tri-Cities Sunday
Occupy Portland--the same people who tried to block west coast ports not that long ago--are planning to visit John Dam Plaza Sunday.