A farmer, seeking refuge from post-World War I turmoil in Germany, settles into a tranquil life on a serene riverfront farm. A government official approaches him with an eviction letter in hand. Meanwhile, a bustling town emerges from the shadows of the Great...
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From Glow to Glass: The Journey of Hanford’s Radioactive Waste
The signature radioactive blueish / green glow. We’ve all seen it in movies, and if you ever have the opportunity to see it in person, it’s eerily fascinating. But when tank waste is treated using a process called vitrification (turning waste into a glass like substance), does it still glow?
The Mythical Kingdom Beyond the Sagebrush
I was supposed to write a blog post about vitrification this week; but after writing it, scrapping it, and then re-writing it, several times over—I’ve decided that topic can wait. Vitrifying waste is cool and is an accomplishment worth discussing and celebrating—which is why that will be the next blog post. This week, I want to change course a little bit.
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 the size of Chicago. Today, this majestic river continues to be a lifeline for thousands of residents in cities and towns downstream from Hanford, propelling modern energy, agriculture, transportation, recreation, and commerce.
Virtual Job Fair Coming to Hanford December 7-8, 2022
Several Hanford entities collaborate to host a One Hanford Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 7-8, from 10:00 am to 3:00pm.
Summer 2022 Quarterly Newsletter
Hanford Communities is pleased to share Hanford-related news and updates through the Summer 2022 Newsletter (July – September).
Highlighting Ecology’s “Let’s Talk About Hanford” Series
Hanford Communities wants to share the insightful Let’s Talk About Hanford series from our community partners at Washington State Department of Ecology. What started as a way to connect with community members during the pandemic turned into a fascinating series covering topics like Hanford’s nuclear history to the geological surroundings of the Hanford site and beyond.