Hanford
Hanford observatory records historic collision between black hole, neutron star
HANFORD, Wash. — Stargazers have observed space above us for centuries, but never before have scientists confirmed a collision between a black hole and a neutron star. That changed recently when the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) in Hanford and…
Summer Scorcher: Excessive Heat Watch Friday-Tuesday
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The weather for the rest of the week into next week is shaping up to melt us down. What's coming up Friday through Tuesday could reach or break some all-time heat records. At least two days will…
Richland graduations won't separate vaccinated, non-vaccinated families
RICHLAND, Wash. — Following updated guidance from the Washington Department of Health (DOH) and Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD), the Richland School District won't require vaccination and non-vaccinated spectators into separate groups. This way, families and friends can celebrate their loved…
Inslee comments on the leaking tanks at the Hanford Site, need for long-term solution
OLYMPIA, Wash. — During his regular press briefing on Thursday afternoon, Washington Governor Jay Inslee acknowledged the need for long-term solutions to nuclear waste at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation located north of West Richland. Gov. Inslee says that he and…
Hanford nuclear waste tank may be leaking into the ground
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — An underground nuclear waste storage tank at the Hanford site in Washington state that dates to World War II appears to be leaking contaminated liquid into the ground, the U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday. It’s…
Nuclear waste structures in Washington state are stabilized
TRI-CITIES, Wash. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy has confirmed that two underground structures at the decommissioned Hanford nuclear reservation in Washington state have been stabilized after they were deemed at risk of collapsing and spreading radioactive contamination into the air.
Red Cross initiative aims to prevent fires in Central & Southeast Washington
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Since it was founded in the late-1800s, the American Red Cross has been helping people throughout the United States recover from life-changing incidents. Regionally, the Red Cross works closely with fire departments and first responders to provide…
Blowing Dust Advisory with gusts up to 40 MPH -Kristin
UPDATE: The blowing dust is beginning to impact visibility on some local roadways. Washington State Patrol Trooper John Bryant is urging caution in the…
Wind alert: Blowing dust, 40 mph gusts Tuesday
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The wind will kick up a lot of dust on Tuesday. The blowing dust has the potential to close roadways including I-90. VIDEO FORECAST: Winds up to 40 mph,…
Onion-truck crash blocks SR 243 south of Mattawa
UPDATE at 7:00 p.m.: An update from WSP Trooper John Bryant confirmed that further complications are closing off SR 243 on Friday night. According to his tweet, a tow…
Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter
It's February 2nd, which means it's Groundhog Day! And if you believe in the folklore, brace yourself for six more weeks of winter. The snow was lightly falling this morning at Gobbler's Knob in western Pennsylvania as Phil was pulled…
Rep. Newhouse to local Republicans: 'I am not resigning.'
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse responded Monday afternoon to a letter from most of the Republican county leaders in his congressional district, calling for the lawmaker to resign for being one of 10 GOP members of the House…
Man dies in head-on crash near Hanford
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. - A 43-year-old man has died after a head-on crash near the Hanford site. According to Sergeant Scott Surplus with the Benton County Sheriff's Office, the man was driving south on Route 4 South towards Richland just…
WSU Tri-Cities to host seminar on racial segregation and discrimination in the Mid-Columbia
RICHLAND, Wash. — WSU Tri-Cities is set to host a Zoom seminar on racial segregation and resistance to discrimination in the Mid-Columbia region. The event will be held virtually on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.…
Hanford contractor to lay off 30 workers
KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) — Hanford contractor Mission Support Alliance plans to lay of 30 workers as its Department of Energy contract expires. The layoffs are set for Thursday, the last full business day before the expiring contract held by Mission…
Hanford Site announces project completion at Vitrification Plant
RICHLAND, Wash. - The Vitrification Plant at the Hanford Site reached a milestone, just before the end of 2020. "We have completed construction of the Low Activity Waste Facility, the…
Local leaders look to Savannah River for Hanford clean-up possibilities
RICHLAND, Wash. - When it comes to cleaning up the Hanford Site, local officials said the safety of employees and the community should come first. "We…
Gov. Inslee revamps restrictions following rise in COVID-19 cases
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor Jay Inslee has placed new restrictions on gatherings, dining, retail services and more in what he says is an effort to slow…
Gov. Inslee addresses 'third wave' of COVID-19 during holiday season
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington Governor Jay Inslee addressed the state Thursday night with his wife, Trudi, and asked citizens to not have Thanksgiving gatherings unless quarantined for 14 days. "Please don't gather with people outside your household," said Gov. Inslee.…
Two people dead after Wednesday morning car crash near Hanford
UPDATE (2:02 p.m.): The victims have been identified as 61-year-old Teresa Medrano and 68-year-old Manuel Medrano of Sunnyside. All three other individuals involved in the crash are reported as uninjured. According to authorities, 32-year-old Hilario Hernandez Torres struck the Medrano's…
Longer transition allowed for $16B in contracts at Hanford
TRI-CITIES, Wash. (AP) — The Department of Energy has announced it will take more time to transition to two new contractors at a decommissioned nuclear site in Washington state. The new $10 billion central Hanford cleanup contract and the new…
Federal government wants Energy Northwest to help develop new nuclear plants
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The federal government has chosen the operator of a nuclear power plant near Richland to help develop the next generation of nuclear energy facilities, raising the possibility of a new reactor in central Washington state. The…
Air quality across Washington state mostly very unhealthy to hazardous
The National Weather Service in Seattle reported that there has not been much improvement in air quality on Sunday. NWS Seattle tweeted that morning readings across Washington are mostly very unhealthy to hazardous. As the numbers on the chart increase,…
