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DOJ threatens to dismantle landmark law that helps sick Hanford workers
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Settlement a 'historic victory' for Hanford workers
Under the settlement agreement, the Department of Energy will pay the state, advocate group Hanford Challenge, and UA Local 598 nearly $1 million for costs and fees related to the lawsuit.
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Feds: High-risk radioactive Hanford tunnel needs filling now
The Department of Energy wants to fill a Hanford tunnel, which contains radioactive material, with concrete-like grout before winter.
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Review finds Hanford nuclear waste tanks at risk of leaking
U.S. Department of Energy officials say steps are being taken to prevent deterioration of nuclear waste storage tanks at Hanford.
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Hanford contractor earns $10 million despite contamination spread
CH2M received 89 percent of the possible $11 million incentive pay for fiscal year 2017.
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Federal investigators slam Hanford problems
The sprawling Hanford site in eastern Washington state is temporarily storing the radioactive and toxic wastes in underground tanks.
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Gov. Inslee signs Hanford worker's comp law
The law makes it easier for Hanford workers to qualify for benefits.
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“It was complete chaos" says Hanford worker who inhaled plutonium
The worker tested positive for inhalation of the potential lethal nuclear isotope of plutonium – a key ingredient to the production of nuclear bombs and warheads.
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Bill to help sick Hanford workers gets new life
House Bill 1723, initially sponsored by Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland, died in the legislative process last year. But it's chances of passing are improved this year.
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Hanford employees told to stay inside as more contamination found
A stop work order went out Sunday night due to a "contamination spread." Work began again on Monday and then halted again.
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Video shows illegal dumping of toxic liquids at Hanford
Videos and internal records obtained by the KING 5 Investigators document three separate incidents where liquid was dumped from large metal boxes that were marked as containing radioactive materials.
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John Oliver highlights Hanford and America's alarming lack of a 'nuclear toilet'
<p>He played clips of reports from KING 5 News investigator Susannah Frame, who has been covering the problems at Hanford and workers who have gotten sick.</p>
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