News & Blog Updates

Understanding Hanford: How Did We Get Here?

A farmer, seeking refuge from post-World War I turmoil in Germany, settles into a tranquil life on a serene riverfront…
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Winter 2023 / Qtr 4 Recap

In this issue, we discuss new opportunities for a transition in cleanup, operational successes a long time coming, the loss of…
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From Glow to Glass: The Journey of Hanford’s Radioactive Waste

The answer is disappointing, because, no, it doesn’t glow. In fact, it’s a hardened silky black glass like substance. But…
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The Mythical Kingdom Beyond the Sagebrush

Hi. My name is Bethany, and I am the person behind some of the more recent content you’ve seen from…
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From Reactor to Recluse

The River Corridor, a sprawling 220-square-mile expanse within the US Department of Energy’s  Hanford site just north of Richland, rivals…
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Summer 2023 Hanford News Recap

Hanford Communities' newsletters are prepared on a quarterly basis, recapping Hanford-related events and stories that affect the Tri-Cities community. If…
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Hanford’s 324 Building: An Overview

Appearing contained and unbeknownst to the facility's operators, the spilled radioactive material seeped into the soil beneath the structure, giving…
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Applicants Sought to Serve on Hanford Advisory Board

The Hanford Advisory Board (HAB) is seeking new members to advise federal and state agencies on the ongoing cleanup of…
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August 2023 Hanford News Updates

The following stories cover recent updates at various Hanford Site locations... DOE Shifts Gears on its Approach to Remediating Hanford’s…