Hearing prevented layoffs at nuclear site

Hanford moves toward waste treatment milestone after decades of delays and concerns

A two-month study at Hanford’s Waste Treatment Plant is testing emission controls on a new stack, using chemical simulants to ensure safety and compliance before treating radioactive waste. The goal: protect health and environment ahead of full-scale operations.

Hearing prevented layoffs at nuclear site

KENNEWICK — Money was made available to prevent subcontractor employee layoffs at the Hanford nuclear site in Eastern Washington the day after Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., faced off with Energy Secretary Chris Wright about the Hanford budget. Read more...