Hanford

Federal energy bill brings mixed news for Hanford, PNNL workers

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Thousands of Tri-Cities workers at the Hanford nuclear site and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are watching a federal budget process that could determine whether a second consecutive year of deep job cuts can be avoided.

Report: Grouting Hanford tank waste could cost more than $1 billion

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

U.S. Department of Energy officials have said plans to treat a portion of the 55 million gallons of underground tank waste at Hanford via a process different than stabilizing it in a glass form will cost between $480 million and $1.1 billion – and that does not include related costs.

AI could help PNNL pack more nuclear waste into glass

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

With the help of artificial intelligence, research from scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland could help optimize the vitrification of nuclear waste at Hanford and other nuclear sites.

Mixed bag for Tri-Cities in U.S. House bill for DOE funding next year

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Federal lawmakers, including U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, passed a proposal to fund many U.S. Department of Energy projects out of committee on Wednesday, and the bill has bad news and good news for the thousands of Tri-City workers at the Hanford site and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Report: Nearly 100 fed staff left Hanford in 2025

Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Findings by the U.S. Government Accountability Office warns that the U.S. Department of Energy may struggle to maintain safe operations at its cleanup sites around the country after losing hundreds of staff members and struggle to fill those roles.

100K gallons of waste turned to glass at Hanford

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Officials with the U.S. Department of Energy and Bechtel National, the firm that designed the Waste Treatment Plant, lauded the accomplishment, saying it reflects momentum in the cleanup effort and progress toward the next chapter for the Hanford site.

Hanford advisory group warns membership delays may jeopardize its work

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

One of the leaders of the citizen-led group that advises the U.S. Department of Energy on the Hanford site cleanup recently warned it is on the cusp of being unable to function due to federal authorities’ delay in confirming its membership.

Hanford advocates push back on proposed federal cleanup cuts

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to Hanford cleanup funding is drawing backlash from Washington officials, unions and watchdog groups, despite DOE assurances that critical work will continue uninterrupted.

This site offers one stop for Hanford job seekers

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A new jobs website aggregates job postings from every prime Hanford site contractor and other energy-adjacent employers such as Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Energy Northwest and Framatome.

Grant to help equip students for high-demand nuclear jobs

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy recently awarded a $1.4 million grant to WSU to develop a Reactor Ready Training Program to address workforce gaps in the nuclear industry.

He asked for a seat – and now he runs the school

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

More than a decade after a Hanford-focused trade school closed, Atomic Technical Institute is helping to fill a gap in training for environmental and nuclear safety jobs, creating a new pathway for workers to enter and advance in a field critical to the region’s workforce.

Proposed $400M cut to Hanford funding follows record year

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Only months after Congress funded cleanup at the Hanford site at its highest level ever, the White House is proposing to cut next year’s funding by about $400 million.

We must take care of Hanford’s legacy to embrace our energy future

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Each year, Hanford becomes less a question of science and safety and more a recurring budget battle. But the mission is neither optional nor temporary: It is a legal and moral obligation. If there were ever a time to move beyond stop-and-go funding and commit to finishing the job, it is now.

New Tri-Cities IT firm blends AI, cybersecurity for nuclear renaissance

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

OSC Technical Solutions is using AI and cybersecurity expertise to support the Hanford cleanup and prepare for the next generation of nuclear projects.

Federal funding hits record for Hanford, but billions more needed

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Hanford remains the nation’s most expensive and technically complex cleanup project, and delays, legal obligations and debates over how to treat tank waste – including whether to vitrify or grout certain wastes – mean the site could still take decades and tens of billions more to fully clean up.

Atomic Town 2.0? New nuclear comes to the Hanford site

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Hanford is being repositioned for a new wave of nuclear development – but that push is running into longstanding concerns about cleanup, oversight and trust.

Vit plant continues hot commissioning

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Treated waste from the Hanford site’s leaking underground tanks continues to move incrementally through what local officials consider the world’s most cutting-edge treatment facility as workers assess its systems and infrastructure.

Hanford’s real wins, real risks and the choices ahead

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Hanford Challenge examines progress on tank waste vitrification, WESF capsule transfers, and cleanup decisions while highlighting risks and choices for the Hanford site in 2026.

Board balances year of transitions with progress

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

The Hanford Advisory Board has navigated leadership changes, provided cleanup recommendations and supported continued progress at the Hanford site.

Momentum can drive Hanford’s energy future forward

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

TRIDEC’s mission is clear: advocate for safe, effective cleanup while positioning the Tri-Cities for its next chapter of growth.

222-S Lab celebrates 75 years of science supporting Hanford cleanup

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Navarro-ATL’s early 400 employees provide essential, cost-effective analytical services that support Hanford’s cleanup. This year, we strengthened safety and expanded capacity, with a clear focus on reducing risk and improving decisions.

Our mission is to safeguard health of Hanford’s workforce

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

IHA is proud to advance a mission that blends occupational medicine, innovation and workforce support for one of the nation’s most complex environmental cleanup operations.

HMIS crews advance technology on all fronts to support cleanup

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Hanford Mission Integration Solutions (HMIS) keeps the 580-square-mile Hanford site running by modernizing infrastructure, advancing technology and supporting safe, efficient cleanup operations.

These six core values guide H2C’s critical work, culture

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

The Hanford H2C team advances its mission by safely retrieving and treating tank waste, achieving historic milestones and driving continuous improvement through six core values.

Let’s build on the progress of a historic year at Hanford

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

After a historic year, the state Department of Ecology is focused on building on the momentum to ensure Hanford cleanup protects human health and the environment for current and future generations.

Innovation transforms Hanford cleanup, accelerates progress

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Our work focuses on reducing legacy environmental risk while stabilizing and modernizing infrastructure that was originally built during the Manhattan Project era.

CPCCo primed for championship run in year ahead

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

What do the Seahawks and Mariners have to do with Hanford site cleanup? Well, much like our local teams, the Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) carries a championship mindset into our environmental remediation mission to ensure the protection of the Columbia River corridor and Central Plateau.

Vit plant team transitions from readiness to results with vitrification underway

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

The vitrification milestone represents a transition from readiness to results – and marks the beginning of sustained waste treatment at one of the most complex environmental cleanup facilities ever built.

First vitrified waste deposited in Hanford landfill

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The first stainless steel containers containing treated wasted are now permanently stored at a designated special disposal facility on the Hanford site.

Hanford contractor pays $3.45 million to settle fraud allegations

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500

One of the primary Hanford site contractors has paid millions of dollars to the departments of Justice and Energy as part of a settlement resolving allegations of fraudulently overcharging DOE for labor costs.