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$5M paid to settle claims Hanford workers napped, watched TV on the job

A nuclear site contractor in Eastern WA was accused of fraudulently charging taxpayers for hours and days that workers were idle.

Updated March 5, 2026 at 12:10 PM

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Little known story: How a Chinese woman rescued B Reactor, launching atomic age

Updated March 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM

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Big donation to help Tri-Cities students land high-paying jobs

March 4, 2026 at 12:47 PM

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Students get boost to high-pay careers with Tri-Cities nuclear simulator

Updated February 26, 2026 at 4:40 PM

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Feds think they can do Eastern WA nuclear waste cleanup faster, cheaper. Here’s how

Updated February 25, 2026 at 1:45 PM

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Energy Secretary sees ‘scientific marvel’ of Hanford nuclear site for 1st time

Updated February 23, 2026 at 10:40 AM

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Dangerous nuclear waste in aging WA pool at risk of quakes. What’s being done

Updated February 23, 2026 at 10:29 AM

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Nuclear waste finally being moved after 80+ years at Eastern WA site

Updated February 23, 2026 at 10:28 AM

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Largest U.S. solar and battery project proposed in WA sold to new developer

February 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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70-year-old WA nuclear reactor stack toppled with explosives. Watch it drop

Updated February 21, 2026 at 8:44 AM

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Aging radioactive Hanford tank was cut into for just 3rd time in 20 years

Updated February 11, 2026 at 9:06 AM

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Nuclear bombs were once planned to dig a U.S. harbor. Hanford’s role

February 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Hulking, forgotten building at WA nuclear site could get new life shaping AI

February 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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40+ workers laid off immediately at Hanford nuclear site

January 23, 2026 at 1:35 PM

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Cutting lethal radioactive leak risks in Eastern WA takes major step

January 22, 2026 at 2:33 PM

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Learn the hidden history of Hanford’s radiation impacts on the public

January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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‘Record funding’ for WA nuclear cleanup passes House. Wins for other projects

January 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM

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Feds get more time to decide whether to ship liquid radioactive waste from WA

January 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM

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Update: 1st Tri-Cities baby of the new year is “a little legend”

Updated January 2, 2026 at 12:08 PM

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Feds award incentive pay of $89M to 5 contractors at WA radioactive waste site

Updated December 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM

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Bidders sought for $4B of work to treat radioactive waste in Eastern WA

December 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM

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Nuclear waste company with 400 Tri-Cities workers earns longer contract

Updated December 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM

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Energy Secretary praises hydropower, slams environmental agenda ‘climate craziness’

Updated December 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM

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Hanford Patrol officer fired, sentenced for federal COVID fraud in side business

December 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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New U.S. Energy secretary to visit Tri-Cities this week. He’ll be busy

December 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM

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$5M paid to settle claims Hanford workers napped, watched TV on the job

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