'Project Spin' nuclear fuel project could come to former Hanford site in Central WA
The identity of the company behind Project Spin, a $4.5 billion enterprise related to advanced nuclear fuel, is expected to be revealed in January.
Security officers for the Hanford nuclear site locked out of work after contract expires
The Hanford Patrol, an armed protective force, provides security for the 580-square-mile nuclear site, with duties that include protecting radioactive and classified materials.
Father, son charged in $74M WA scheme to override truck emission systems
The two men allegedly worked with sellers in Canada to buy $33 million of devices and software that override or disable systems to limit harmful...
CDC sends help as more WA egg farm workers test positive for bird flu
The number of workers at a Franklin County commercial egg farm who have now tested positive for avian influenza has increased to eight, according to...
Swarm of 100+ small earthquakes rattle edge of Hanford nuclear site
The quakes were at the western edge of the McGee Ranch of the Hanford Reach National Monument, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.
Highly destructive Japanese beetle found in Kennewick for first time
The first Japanese beetle has been discovered in Kennewick, potentially meaning trouble for homeowners and farmers. It follows sightings of the highly destructive beetle in...