The capsules contain about 30% of all the radioactivity at the Hanford nuclear site.

"This decision was made with care, and we are grateful for their service ...," said the contractor ...

RICHLAND, Wash. - The Hanford Site recently completed a transfer of the first batch of radioactive capsules from underwater ...

Congress has approved a record budget for the Hanford Site in Washington, allocating more than $3.2 billion for fiscal year ...

Congress this week approved a $3.2 billion budget for the Hanford nuclear reservation’s cleanup in fiscal 2026 — a more than ...

Nuclear Waste Program's efforts to oversee cleanup of one of the world's most complex nuclear sites. Join us as we look back ...

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., used her powerful position in Congress to help Tri-Cities science, environmental and historical projects.

Hanford workers make progress in 2023 on installing a new ventilation system at the REDOX plant at the Hanford nuclear site to allow continued cleanup in the former plutonium processing facility.

Gov. Ferguson vows legal challenge to DOE delay of Hanford vitrification plant start. Sen. Murray condemns DOE plan to curb startup, citing $30B in taxpayer cost. Court-set deadline to start treating ...

A wildfire burned near the center of the Hanford site in Eastern Washington, but did not threaten any buildings or waste tanks. Department of Energy Richland, WA Richland, WA — Lightning sparked a ...

The top local leader for the Hanford nuclear site in Eastern Washington has resigned, which follows the resignation of his second in command. Brian Vance has been the Department of Energy Hanford ...