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A History of Kings County Agriculture - Part 1 - Hanford Sentinel
A History of Kings County Agriculture - Part 1 Hanford Sentinel
Published on 27 June 2025 | 8:40 am
New Pump Installation Boosts Hanford’s Tank Waste Cleanup - Department of Energy (.gov)
New Pump Installation Boosts Hanford’s Tank Waste Cleanup Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 25 June 2025 | 1:31 am
$6.5M paid to settle claims Hanford site workers were paid for gaming, TV watching - Tri-City Herald
$6.5M paid to settle claims Hanford site workers were paid for gaming, TV watching Tri-City Herald
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:08 pm
Hanford Contractor, Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS), Agrees to Pay $6.5 Million to Resolve Allegations of Fraud - Big Country News
Hanford Contractor, Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS), Agrees to Pay $6.5 Million to Resolve Allegations of Fraud Big Country News
Published on 24 June 2025 | 5:10 pm
Corcoran-Hanford area tops list of most affordable California metros - ABC30 Fresno
Corcoran-Hanford area tops list of most affordable California metros ABC30 Fresno
Published on 24 June 2025 | 1:29 am
Kings Fair 2025 brings new rides, free admission - yourcentralvalley.com
Kings Fair 2025 brings new rides, free admission yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 21 June 2025 | 6:09 am
Nations That Could Launch A Nuke At Washington State - KPQ
Nations That Could Launch A Nuke At Washington State KPQ
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:44 pm
Hanford Expanding Environmental Landfill to Support Ongoing Risk-Reduction Cleanup - Department of Energy (.gov)
Hanford Expanding Environmental Landfill to Support Ongoing Risk-Reduction Cleanup Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:30 am
Turning Waste to Glass: Hanford Teams Rehearse for First Tank Waste Transfer - Department of Energy (.gov)
Turning Waste to Glass: Hanford Teams Rehearse for First Tank Waste Transfer Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 18 June 2025 | 2:25 am
Digging Deep: Crews to Complete Massive Hanford Cleanup Near Columbia River - Department of Energy (.gov)
Digging Deep: Crews to Complete Massive Hanford Cleanup Near Columbia River Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 17 June 2025 | 10:56 pm
Kings Fair going on now through Sunday in Hanford - WPMI
Kings Fair going on now through Sunday in Hanford WPMI
Published on 17 June 2025 | 4:06 pm
Kings Fair going on now through Sunday in Hanford - KMPH
Kings Fair going on now through Sunday in Hanford KMPH
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Final steps. Eastern Washington radioactive waste tanks linked to treatment plant - Tri-City Herald
Final steps. Eastern Washington radioactive waste tanks linked to treatment plant Tri-City Herald
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Connection Complete: Hanford Installs Last Link Between Tanks and Treatment Plant - Department of Energy (.gov)
Connection Complete: Hanford Installs Last Link Between Tanks and Treatment Plant Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 11 June 2025 | 2:44 am
State Approves New Waste Analysis Method at Hanford's 222-S Laboratory - Department of Energy (.gov)
State Approves New Waste Analysis Method at Hanford's 222-S Laboratory Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 10 June 2025 | 9:34 pm
Jillian Willhite Obituary - Hanford, CA - Dignity Memorial
Jillian Willhite Obituary - Hanford, CA Dignity Memorial
Published on 10 June 2025 | 6:24 pm
40-year-old man dead after Hanford shooting - yourcentralvalley.com
40-year-old man dead after Hanford shooting yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Man shot and killed in Hanford, police say - ABC30 Fresno
Man shot and killed in Hanford, police say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Man killed after being struck by train in Hanford - yourcentralvalley.com
Man killed after being struck by train in Hanford yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Rachel Hanford - 2022-23 Women's Tennis Roster - Sun Devil Athletics
Rachel Hanford - 2022-23 Women's Tennis Roster Sun Devil Athletics
Published on 4 June 2025 | 1:02 am
Meet HAL: Hanford’s New AI Assistant - Department of Energy (.gov)
Meet HAL: Hanford’s New AI Assistant Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Update: Trump administration’s proposed Hanford ’26 budget too low to meet deadlines - Tri-City Herald
Update: Trump administration’s proposed Hanford ’26 budget too low to meet deadlines Tri-City Herald
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Hanford moves toward waste treatment milestone after decades of delays and concerns - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Hanford moves toward waste treatment milestone after decades of delays and concerns Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 31 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Uber driver shot while working in Hanford, police say - ABC30 Fresno
Uber driver shot while working in Hanford, police say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Glenn Myers Obituary - Hanford, CA - Dignity Memorial
Glenn Myers Obituary - Hanford, CA Dignity Memorial
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Federal jobs not the only ones being cut at Hanford. Contractor has layoffs - Tri-City Herald
Federal jobs not the only ones being cut at Hanford. Contractor has layoffs Tri-City Herald
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
23 years later. Eastern WA plant set to treat WWII, Cold War radioactive waste - Tri-City Herald
23 years later. Eastern WA plant set to treat WWII, Cold War radioactive waste Tri-City Herald
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Hanford nuclear site was on the brink of layoffs. Then this happened in D.C. - Tri-City Herald
Hanford nuclear site was on the brink of layoffs. Then this happened in D.C. Tri-City Herald
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Hanford Tank Waste Mission Takes Another Step Forward as WTP Testing Advances - Department of Energy (.gov)
Hanford Tank Waste Mission Takes Another Step Forward as WTP Testing Advances Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
1 hospitalized in shooting at a McDonald’s in Hanford - yourcentralvalley.com
1 hospitalized in shooting at a McDonald’s in Hanford yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Feds pick temporary manager for 13,000 workers at WA’s toxic Hanford site - Tri-City Herald
Feds pick temporary manager for 13,000 workers at WA’s toxic Hanford site Tri-City Herald
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Protestors rally in Hanford amid statewide push against education cuts - ABC30 Fresno
Protestors rally in Hanford amid statewide push against education cuts ABC30 Fresno
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Son arrested for killing mom ahead of Mother's Day at Hanford home, police say - ABC30 Fresno
Son arrested for killing mom ahead of Mother's Day at Hanford home, police say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Planned Power Outage Sparks Major Upgrades at 222-S Laboratory at Hanford - Department of Energy (.gov)
Planned Power Outage Sparks Major Upgrades at 222-S Laboratory at Hanford Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Hanford man accused of killing mother now jailed where she once served - yourcentralvalley.com
Hanford man accused of killing mother now jailed where she once served yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Son accused of killing mom in Hanford, deputies say - yourcentralvalley.com
Son accused of killing mom in Hanford, deputies say yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Welfare check ends in homicide investigation in Hanford - yourcentralvalley.com
Welfare check ends in homicide investigation in Hanford yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
3-year-old girl accidentally shot by child at Hanford home, police say - ABC30 Fresno
3-year-old girl accidentally shot by child at Hanford home, police say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Nearly 2,000 Gallons of Hanford Tank Waste Treated and Shipped for Disposal - Department of Energy (.gov)
Nearly 2,000 Gallons of Hanford Tank Waste Treated and Shipped for Disposal Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Hanford Police patrol truck stolen, crashed after officers leave it unlocked - yourcentralvalley.com
Hanford Police patrol truck stolen, crashed after officers leave it unlocked yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Mother of teen killed at Hanford Mall fears a state law could 'rob' them of justice - ABC30 Fresno
Mother of teen killed at Hanford Mall fears a state law could 'rob' them of justice ABC30 Fresno
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Let’s Talk About treating Hanford's tank waste - Washington State Department of Ecology (.gov)
Let’s Talk About treating Hanford's tank waste Washington State Department of Ecology (.gov)
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Footage links 15-year-old to stabbing that killed teen outside Hanford Mall, police say - ABC30 Fresno
Footage links 15-year-old to stabbing that killed teen outside Hanford Mall, police say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Family identifies 17-year-old Hanford Kohl's stabbing victim, 15-year-old suspect arrested - ABC30 Fresno
Family identifies 17-year-old Hanford Kohl's stabbing victim, 15-year-old suspect arrested ABC30 Fresno
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Multiple teenagers detained for Hanford stabbing that killed 17-year-old, police say - ABC30 Fresno
Multiple teenagers detained for Hanford stabbing that killed 17-year-old, police say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 27 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Teen dead after stabbing near Hanford Mall - yourcentralvalley.com
Teen dead after stabbing near Hanford Mall yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 26 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Mother shares heartbreak after losing 20-year-old daughter in Hanford home invasion - ABC30 Fresno
Mother shares heartbreak after losing 20-year-old daughter in Hanford home invasion ABC30 Fresno
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
IDENTIFIED: Woman killed after Hanford home robbery - yourcentralvalley.com
IDENTIFIED: Woman killed after Hanford home robbery yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Blaze burns acres of grass, structures in Hanford | Local News | Selma / Kingsburg - Hanford Sentinel
Blaze burns acres of grass, structures in Hanford | Local News | Selma / Kingsburg Hanford Sentinel
Published on 21 April 2025 | 11:06 pm
368 lbs of meth found during lab bust in Hanford, 2 arrested - KMPH
368 lbs of meth found during lab bust in Hanford, 2 arrested KMPH
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Nuclear site employee collapses and dies at work outside Hanford plant - Tri-City Herald
Nuclear site employee collapses and dies at work outside Hanford plant Tri-City Herald
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manhattan Project - National Park Service (.gov)
Manhattan Project National Park Service (.gov)
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
'Wyland's Law' introduced, mother of Hanford boy says it could've saved son's life - ABC30 Fresno
'Wyland's Law' introduced, mother of Hanford boy says it could've saved son's life ABC30 Fresno
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Hanford Plant Enhances Training With Virtual Walkthroughs - Department of Energy (.gov)
Hanford Plant Enhances Training With Virtual Walkthroughs Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Up to $590 billion still needed to clean up toxic nuclear site near Columbia River in WA - Tri-City Herald
Up to $590 billion still needed to clean up toxic nuclear site near Columbia River in WA Tri-City Herald
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Report: Hanford cleanup to cost tens of billions more, take years longer based on latest estimates - Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
Report: Hanford cleanup to cost tens of billions more, take years longer based on latest estimates Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
New ownership of Central California’s Superior Dairy ice cream shop stays local - Fresno Bee
New ownership of Central California’s Superior Dairy ice cream shop stays local Fresno Bee
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
New owners of Hanford's Superior Dairy revealed after multi-million dollar sale - ABC30 Fresno
New owners of Hanford's Superior Dairy revealed after multi-million dollar sale ABC30 Fresno
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Eastern WA nuclear site top manager resigns. No. 2 Hanford leader already is gone - Tri-City Herald
Eastern WA nuclear site top manager resigns. No. 2 Hanford leader already is gone Tri-City Herald
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
A bittersweet goodbye to Superior Dairy of Hanford - KMPH
A bittersweet goodbye to Superior Dairy of Hanford KMPH
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Update: DOGE to close Hanford, PNNL claims office, 5 other federal leases in Eastern WA - Tri-City Herald
Update: DOGE to close Hanford, PNNL claims office, 5 other federal leases in Eastern WA Tri-City Herald
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Hanford Chamber of Commerce to close down next month - yourcentralvalley.com
Hanford Chamber of Commerce to close down next month yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
60-Day Public Comment Period on the Draft Supplement Analysis for Hanford’s West Area Tank Treatment Mission - Department of Energy (.gov)
60-Day Public Comment Period on the Draft Supplement Analysis for Hanford’s West Area Tank Treatment Mission Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
4 Hanford tobacco shops cited after inspections - yourcentralvalley.com
4 Hanford tobacco shops cited after inspections yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Man shot in the leg in Hanford - yourcentralvalley.com
Man shot in the leg in Hanford yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 21 March 2025 | 7:00 am
High-speed chase ends in arrest, charged with DUI in Hanford - KMPH
High-speed chase ends in arrest, charged with DUI in Hanford KMPH
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Jury rules in favor of Hanford in wrongful termination case - yourcentralvalley.com
Jury rules in favor of Hanford in wrongful termination case yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Hanford Nuclear Reservation solar project poised to be largest in U.S., New York Times reports - NonStop Local KHQ
Hanford Nuclear Reservation solar project poised to be largest in U.S., New York Times reports NonStop Local KHQ
Published on 12 March 2025 | 5:28 am
Most Contaminated U.S. Nuclear Site Is Set to Be the Largest Solar Farm - The New York Times
Most Contaminated U.S. Nuclear Site Is Set to Be the Largest Solar Farm The New York Times
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Federal layoffs hit US Hanford nuclear cleanup - Nuclear Engineering International
Federal layoffs hit US Hanford nuclear cleanup Nuclear Engineering International
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Hanford Workers Begin Removing Radioactive Waste From 23rd Underground Tank - Department of Energy (.gov)
Hanford Workers Begin Removing Radioactive Waste From 23rd Underground Tank Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
More federal layoffs at Eastern WA nuclear contamination site. Here’s what may be next - Tri-City Herald
More federal layoffs at Eastern WA nuclear contamination site. Here’s what may be next Tri-City Herald
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Federal worker firings put Hanford safety in jeopardy, says Sen. Patty Murray - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Federal worker firings put Hanford safety in jeopardy, says Sen. Patty Murray Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 21 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Reports: Hundreds laid off at Hanford site, BPA, PNNL - Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
Reports: Hundreds laid off at Hanford site, BPA, PNNL Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
Published on 17 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Fed workers in Tri-Cities lose jobs in 1st round of federal layoffs. Nuclear site impacted - Tri-City Herald
Fed workers in Tri-Cities lose jobs in 1st round of federal layoffs. Nuclear site impacted Tri-City Herald
Published on 15 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Senator Murray on Trump Indiscriminately Firing Workers at Hanford and Bonneville Power Administration, Threatening Energy Security in Washington State - Senator Patty Murray (.gov)
Senator Murray on Trump Indiscriminately Firing Workers at Hanford and Bonneville Power Administration, Threatening Energy Security in Washington State Senator Patty Murray (.gov)
Published on 14 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Second victim dies following shooting in Hanford, suspect remains in custody, police say - ABC30 Fresno
Second victim dies following shooting in Hanford, suspect remains in custody, police say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Man arrested accused of shooting 2, killing 1 in Hanford Walmart parking lot - yourcentralvalley.com
Man arrested accused of shooting 2, killing 1 in Hanford Walmart parking lot yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 7 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Man killed, another hospitalized after shooting in Hanford, police say - ABC30 Fresno
Man killed, another hospitalized after shooting in Hanford, police say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 6 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Hanford man accused of killing ex-girlfriend, taking kids to Mexico, pleads not guilty - yourcentralvalley.com
Hanford man accused of killing ex-girlfriend, taking kids to Mexico, pleads not guilty yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Hanford Facility Nearly Ready for Disposal of Vitrified Tank Waste - Department of Energy (.gov)
Hanford Facility Nearly Ready for Disposal of Vitrified Tank Waste Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Amber Alert issued for two children after father suspected of killing mother in Hanford - Fresno Bee
Amber Alert issued for two children after father suspected of killing mother in Hanford Fresno Bee
Published on 29 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Project 2025 and Hanford: What Trump’s second term could mean for WA’s toxic sludge - KUOW
Project 2025 and Hanford: What Trump’s second term could mean for WA’s toxic sludge KUOW
Published on 21 January 2025 | 8:00 am
State, feds set new timeline for Hanford nuclear waste cleanup - Crosscut
State, feds set new timeline for Hanford nuclear waste cleanup Crosscut
Published on 15 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Hanford Completes Second Tank-Waste Processing Campaign - Department of Energy (.gov)
Hanford Completes Second Tank-Waste Processing Campaign Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 14 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Hanford nuclear site contractor dinged $10.2M for claims of some ‘excessively’ idle workers - Tri-City Herald
Hanford nuclear site contractor dinged $10.2M for claims of some ‘excessively’ idle workers Tri-City Herald
Published on 13 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Hanford Guards Union, HMIS reach contract agreement following vote - Nonstop Local News
Hanford Guards Union, HMIS reach contract agreement following vote Nonstop Local News
Published on 12 January 2025 | 8:00 am
State of Washington, federal agencies finalize agreement on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford Site - Washington State Department of Ecology (.gov)
State of Washington, federal agencies finalize agreement on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford Site Washington State Department of Ecology (.gov)
Published on 10 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Locked out guards at Hanford nuclear site reach contract deal on 23.5% pay increase - Tri-City Herald
Locked out guards at Hanford nuclear site reach contract deal on 23.5% pay increase Tri-City Herald
Published on 9 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Hanford nuclear guards reject contract proposal. Contractor to order them back to work - Tri-City Herald
Hanford nuclear guards reject contract proposal. Contractor to order them back to work Tri-City Herald
Published on 7 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Locked-out Hanford site guards to vote on contract. Employer demands they return to work - Tri-City Herald
Locked-out Hanford site guards to vote on contract. Employer demands they return to work Tri-City Herald
Published on 1 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Hanford church mourns beloved member who died in car crash - ABC30 Fresno
Hanford church mourns beloved member who died in car crash ABC30 Fresno
Published on 26 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Hanford Gets Closer to Moving Radioactive Capsules to Dry Storage - Department of Energy (.gov)
Hanford Gets Closer to Moving Radioactive Capsules to Dry Storage Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 17 December 2024 | 8:00 am
The Hanford Site is America's most contaminated nuclear location. See photos of its long, toxic past. - Business Insider
The Hanford Site is America's most contaminated nuclear location. See photos of its long, toxic past. Business Insider
Published on 17 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Del Monte Foods confirms it is in the process of selling Hanford processing plant - ABC30 Fresno
Del Monte Foods confirms it is in the process of selling Hanford processing plant ABC30 Fresno
Published on 14 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Project 2025 calls for massive changes to Hanford nuclear cleanup - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Project 2025 calls for massive changes to Hanford nuclear cleanup Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 26 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Project 2025 calls for massive changes to Hanford nuclear cleanup - Crosscut
Project 2025 calls for massive changes to Hanford nuclear cleanup Crosscut
Published on 20 November 2024 | 8:00 am
The radioactive legacy of the Hanford nuclear reservation will live on, even as plans for cleanup evolve - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
The radioactive legacy of the Hanford nuclear reservation will live on, even as plans for cleanup evolve Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 12 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Federal and state agencies seeking new board members to advise on Hanford nuclear cleanup - Washington State Department of Ecology (.gov)
Federal and state agencies seeking new board members to advise on Hanford nuclear cleanup Washington State Department of Ecology (.gov)
Published on 10 October 2024 | 7:00 am