A 680-ton crane recently completed its final lift at the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant’s High-Level Waste Facility, marking the end of a major chapter in heavy-lift operations. May 5, 2026
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management crews completed a major safety project ahead of schedule that supports reliable fire system protection throughout the Hanford Site’s buildings and facilities. May 5, 2026
Waste removed from 23rd Large Underground Tank
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management is taking a big step forward in its tank waste cleanup effort in the 200 West Area of the Hanford Site. April 28, 2026
The Department of Energy’s Hanford Field Office is applying scientific innovation to accelerate cleanup progress. April 21, 2026
Two of the Hanford Site’s prime contractors teamed up with other community members to help educate, motivate and inspire students about the exciting possibilities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. April 14, 2026
Pivotal Milestone Met
The Hanford Site’s essential services prime contractor was recently recognized with the Making a Difference award for its exceptional use of geographic information systems in contributing to a better world. March 31, 2026
A new leadership development program for senior managers is strengthening key skills vital to helping the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management accelerate cleanup progress at the Hanford Site. March 24, 2026
Hanford leadership joined industry partners and federal officials at the Waste Management Symposium to discuss the site’s cleanup progress and the path forward for one of the nation’s most complex environmental remediation missions. March 17, 2026