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Feds: High-risk radioactive Hanford tunnel needs filling now
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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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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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Studies: Hanford tunnels holding radioactive materials at risk of collapse
<p>The reports were prepared following the May 9 discovery of a collapsed section of the roof of one of the tunnels.</p>
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Govt. whistleblower: Refusing to participate in theft cover-up led to ousting
<p>Aleta Busselman said she was ousted from her management position at the lab after failing to go along with lab superiors who wanted her to cover up a mistake that cost the federal government more than a half million dollars in 2016.</p>
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Hanford workers take cover after alarm in demolition area
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Hole filled at Hanford tunnel collapse
<p>Fifty-three dump trucks full of soil filled the 400-square foot hole over the tunnel containing radioactive waste stored on the former plutonium production site.</p> <div> </div>
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Safety failures lead to ‘death sentence' at Hanford
<p>Workers battling beryllium sickness find themselves embroiled in a cut-throat, expensive legal battle if they decide to challenge a workers compensation denial.</p>
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What is Hanford?
What is Hanford?
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Nuclear weapons firm that oversaw Hanford cleanup pays to settle illegal case
<p>The firms have denied doing anything improper. But the settlement is part of an emerging pattern.</p> <div> </div>
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Worst week for Hanford workers since May
<p>70 people have been exposed to suspected vapors in a two day period — the largest number of workers since May 5.</p>
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