Contracts worth tens of billions of dollars are beingsystematically awarded for work to be performed at Hanford, covering primeresponsibilities at the nuclear waste site and operating under new models. “It’s an important and critical time for collaboration,”said Mark Heeter, public affairs specialist at the U.S. Department of Energy’sRichland Operations Office....

Cleanup of the nuclear waste-contaminated Hanford site willcost another $323.2 billion to $677 billion and continue until at least 2078,according to the latest projections released by the U.S. Department of Energy.That’s why the Department of Energy is exploring newapproaches that could reduce both the timeline and costs associated with thecleanup...

There’s no question plenty of contamination remains at the Hanford site. But let’s pause a moment to reflect on how much has been cleaned up: 2,300 tons of spent nuclear fuel resting near the Columbia River moved to dry storage. 20 tons of leftover plutonium stabilized and shipped off site. More than 20 billion...

Hanford’s workforce is made up of more professional support staff than engineers, scientists or technicians. More than 9,000 people are directly employed with efforts at the Hanford site, based on recent U.S. Department of Energy data. That’s more than the individual population of three neighboring cities: Prosser numbers 6,125, Connell 5,460, and Benton City 3,405.

By Brian VanceA sense of urgency is building at the Hanford site as we get closer to delivering on our commitment to safely, efficiently and effectively treat tank waste and close Hanford tanks; continue to remediate waste sites and facilities; and reduce risk to our employees, the public and the...

Localdonors contributed more than $3.1 million to address community needs throughUnited Way of Benton and Franklin Counties’ 2018 campaign. Thiscampaign marked the organization’s 60th anniversary.UnitedWay revealed the campaign total at its annual Live United Awards Ceremony onApril 23. The fundraising year ran from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019.Moneyraised goes...

For the first five years of business, Bunnell Family Cellar operated out of the Susan and Ron Bunnell’s home. Located in the country, people visited by invitation, traveling down a gravel road to taste wines and visit with the couple. That was in 2004, a time when thenumber of wineries...

A hospitality job fair is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22 at Columbia Basin College’s Career and Technical Education building, off Argent Road on the Pasco campus.The Be Our Guest hospitality fair, which is free and open to the public, is being offered by CBC, WorkSource Columbia...

By Marilou SheaI’m often surprised at the number of people who don’t know what “hospitality” means, but I am always pleasantly surprised once I enlighten them. A happy face appears, as a warm memory traverses their heart to their head. It’s clear good hospitality leaves a lasting, memorable imprint.Hospitality shares...

By Beau RuffShould a person giftthe farm before death to avoid the complexity of probate and the estate tax?Probably not. The family farmoccupies a unique position in Washington state estate taxation. It is arguablyone of the best assets to own at death for a wealthy family. It has the benefitof...