More federal layoffs at Eastern WA nuclear contamination site. Here’s what may be next
The Department of Energy staff at the Hanford nuclear site in Eastern Washington now has had almost 50 people in a staff of about 300 laid off and more cuts may be coming. The reduction so far is ...
More federal layoffs at Hanford nuclear contamination site
The reduction so far is about 16% of DOE’s Hanford workforce, which was 78% staffed when the layoffs were announced.
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Experts, WA reps question rationale for BPA and Hanford layoffs
Officials are alarmed by the firing of 13% of the Bonneville Power Administration workforce since the PNW energy distributor ...
KIRO 7 Investigates: Amazon’s nuclear gamble
During World War II, the Hanford Nuclear Reservation was the site of testing grounds where early scientists were trying to ...
Mayor of Eastern WA city with thousands of fed-paid workers catches heat for DOGE support
Democrats have criticized Trump’s austerity measures, especially with Musk — the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, and world’s richest ...
Visiting or new to Tri-Cities, WA? This is the local slang and other terms you should know
While not slang, newer residents often need to be told or reminded about Vancouver, Washington, near the state’s border to ...
Why are we delaying cleanup at Hanford? You can thank MAGA’s blundering policies | Opinion
Letters to the editor on Hanford cleanup, mental health policy, Newhouse no-shows, Ukraine, the auditorium, school lunch, ...
Breakthrough AI Reveals the Universe’s Hidden Signals
Machine learning tool will help answer fundamental questions about the universe. A new AI-driven tool allows scientists to ...
Yakima Herald-Republic6d
Frustration and shock accompany firings of Yakima Valley's federal workers
Mass federal layoffs have hit hop research, services for veterans, wildland firefighting and forestry programs in the Yakima ...
MyNorthwest.com2d
Calls for resignation as Richland Mayor posts support for DOGE and Elon Musk
Richland Mayor Theresa Richardson faces backlash for praising Elon Musk's influence and endorsing DOGE in a recent social ...
Walla Walla Union Bulletin2d
‘It hurts': Federal cuts affect Forest Service workers, more in Walla Walla
Probationary employees were fired from the Umatilla National Forest Headquarters, Walla Walla Ranger District and Jonathan M.
Opinion
Reckless Trump-Musk cuts imperil state, U.S.
The federal BPA delivers approximately 75% of the region's electricity.. Yet, the 400 probationary workers are expected to be laid off and others bought out.