Hanford

The Hanford site serves as a key piece of the Tri-City economy.  Our special coverage takes a closer look at Hanford’s workforce, cleanup efforts and costs, and the status of key projects, including the massive vitrification plant currently under construction at the 586-square-mile site in our backyard.

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Hanford cleanup progress sets stage for future success

By Guest Contributor | April 2020
Our team at CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Co. (CHPRC) recently marked a historic accomplishment in Hanford’s cleanup mission with the safe completion of demolition of...
Pam Larsen, far left, and other members of Hanford Communities listen during a 2018 tour of the 324 Building Disposition Project mock-up, which was intended to increase safety and worker confidence by providing employees with the opportunity to work in a non-hazardous environment. (Courtesy Office of Environmental Management)

Longtime Hanford Communities leader to retire

By Robin Wojtanik | April 2020
The first and only leader of the Hanford Communities group plans to retire in May 2020, ending 25 years of support and advocacy on behalf...
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Laying the foundation for Hanford cleanup success

By Guest Contributor | April 2020
As the site services provider at Hanford, Mission Support Alliance (MSA) plays a key role in ensuring workers across the site have the tools and...
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Veolia is invested in Hanford, future of region

By Guest Contributor | April 2020
Veolia Nuclear Solutions–Federal Services (VNSFS) has a long and successful history at the Hanford site, where it operates two critical elements of the cleanup –...
Ironworkers Justin Guzman, from left, Cole Sellers and Jay Moyer move material at the Hanford Material Handling Facility storage yard. (Photos courtesy Bechtel National Inc.)

Behind-the-scene workers manage massive warehouses

By Guest Contributor | April 2020
By Ian KleiBechtel National Inc.  They may operate in the background but the employees at the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant’s Material Handling Facility (MHF)...
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Ensuring worker health and well-being at Hanford

By Guest Contributor | April 2020
In late 2018, HPM Corp. was competitively re-awarded the Hanford Occupational Medical Services contract. HPM Corp. Occupational Medical Services (HPMC OMS) is one of the...
Workers assess a tank at its pipe opening in the A Tank farm. (Courtesy Washington River Protection Solutions)

Methods tested to speed waste withdrawal from tanks

By John Stang | May 2019
Washington River Protection Solutions is considering cutting new holes in Hanford’s single-shell tanks — openings that could potentially reach up to six feet in diameter.  ...
Tri-City leaders continue to focus on building an economy with higher-paying jobs that don't rely on Hanford. (File photo)

Tri-City leaders look to economy after Hanford

By Robin Wojtanik | May 2019
Tri-City leaders remain focused on efforts to diversify the economy, create jobs and expand employment sectors beyond Hanford and the roles offered by the U.S....
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