Hanford

Bechtel’s vitrification plant heating up in 2021
Progress is heating up at Hanford’s Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. Also known as the vit plant, the project is...

Building on past progress for a brighter future
Jan. 25 marked our official start of work as the new contractor for nuclear waste cleanup on the Hanford site’s...

Small Hanford subcontractors cry foul amid contractor changes
It’s the suddenness that bothers Phil Gallagher, senior vice president of Babcock Services Inc., a longtime Hanford subcontractor. No one...

‘Friend of Hanford’ at odds with community leaders on breaching dams
An Idaho congressman is a well- known supporter of Hanford funding, but his ambitious plan to rescue salmon by breaching...

Retired Hanford chemist now tells overlooked stories of Black excellence
John Abercrombie had little use for history during the 28 years he worked as a chemist, analytical lab manager and...

Working to ensure worker health in challenging times
Last year was extremely challenging for everyone. HPMC Occupational Medical Services (OMS) continued health care support to Hanford workers as...

Pandemic didn’t stop us from making progress on our goals
Each year, I appreciate the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business’ Hanford edition, which is the perfect opportunity to update our...

Integration, innovation key focuses for new Hanford contractor
On January 25, 2021, an era that will be marked with increased integration efforts, infrastructure upgrades and state-of-the-art technology officially...