Hanford Challenge

And did you know, YOU will be inheriting this mess. So get up to speed now! Learn more at www.hanfordchallenge.org

Did you know that after more than 23 years Hanford is now enclosing some of its nuclear waste in glass for long-term disposal? Did you know that the underground tanks at Hanford contain radioactive waste and more than 1,800 toxic chemicals?

🎃👻 Happy Halloween, everyone!

Looking for inspiration for this evening? Treat your trick-or-treaters to some fun facts about nuclear waste cleanup while handing out toxic waste-themed candy! Fair warning: this trivia might scare them away. ☢️

YouTube video by Hanford Challenge Spooky Stories from the Hanford Nuclear Site

🕷️💀Are you looking for a way to get into the Halloween spirit? We have just what you need! Watch Spooky Stories from the Hanford Site for a good scare. Forget about ghouls and goblins; radioactive alligators, burping tanks, covert surveillance, and a glowing fish lab are far more terrifying!

Join us on 11/7 at noon PT for a webinar featuring Gabe Bohnee, Nez Perce tribal member & Environmental Risk Specialist. Learn about the Tribe's involvement in the Hanford nuclear cleanup from Gabe's perspective as a tribal member. Register: bit.ly/4oe2cmj

Are Hanford federal shutdown layoffs imminent? What we know About 13,000 workers are employed at the Hanford nuclear site in Eastern Washington.

"The Hanford nuclear site is preparing for many Dept of Energy workers to be furloughed starting Monday. Contractor employees, who account for the majority of Hanford jobs, will work as long as money holds out, whether a few weeks or well into December."
www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/h...

Hanfordle is back! Challenge yourself to guess this week's Hanford-related word. Play: mywordle.strivemath.com?word=sscod

📰 Hanford has been in the news a lot lately. Are you caught up on all of the stories? Visit our newsroom to find the latest articles about Hanford ➡️ www.hanfordchallenge.org/news-coverage
#NewsCoverage #newsstories #articles #LatestNews #newsupdates #HanfordNews #HanfordSite

In Our View: Hope for Hanford cleanup must pair with action A recent article in the Tri-City Herald effectively explains a significant development in Central Washington: “Twenty-three years and 70 days after workers began pouring concrete to build the Hanford

"Congress must renew efforts to establish a national repository for nuclear waste and must prioritize funding for Hanford now and in the future." @columbian.com

www.columbian.com/news/2025/oc...

It's week 16 of Hanfordle! Try to guess this week's Hanford-related word. Play: mywordle.strivemath.com?word=zwkfs
#wordgames #wordlechallenge #hanfordle #HanfordSite #words

Save the date! Our next scholar series webinar will be on 11/7 at noon PT. Gabe Bohnee will cover the Nez Perce Tribe’s interests & involvement in Hanford cleanup from his perspective as a Nez Perce tribal member. Register today! bit.ly/3Whoure

Hanford Challenge and other organizations nationwide have been advocating for years in support of the DNFSB and the essential work it does to keep workers, the public, and the environment safe.

"The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board ensures adequate public health and worker safety by scrutinizing hazardous work conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractors that produce and maintain the nuclear arsenal."

@seattletimes-rss.bsky.social reports on failure to appoint new members to nuclear oversight board.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

#BreakingNews "Twenty-three years and 70 days after workers began pouring concrete to build the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant, the plant has turned radioactive and hazardous chemical waste into a stable glass form for disposal."
Read the article: www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/h...

It's week 15 of Hanfordle! Try guessing this week's Hanford-related word. Click to play: mywordle.strivemath.com?word=pfrly

#wordgames #wordlechallenge #hanfordle #HanfordSite #wordlegame #wordchallenge

#ICYMI Watch the recording of Jeffrey Sanders' presentation "The Body is an Archive" today! Jeffrey talked about the St.Louis baby tooth survey, Louise Reiss's pivotal role, and how the teeth are being used today. This is a must-watch!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqam...

News Alert! "Some 12,622 gallons of waste were transferred to the vitrification plant, plant workers were told in a message Wednesday evening," as reported in the @tri-cityherald.com early this morning.

Check out the full article here: www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/h...

Switzerland Fallout Shelters: Past, Present, and Future Join us for a tour of Switzerland fallout shelters. Learn about the history, purpose, and future of Swiss bunkers in a changing world.

☢️ How do other countries deal with the threat of nuclear war? In Switzerland, we recently learned there are 8,000 bunkers hidden across the country. Why does Switzerland have so many bunkers? Read the article to find out!
www.newlyswissed.com/switzerland-...

We're excited to bring you week 14 of Hanfordle! For those unfamiliar, Hanfordle is a twist on the classic Wordle game, focusing exclusively on words related to the Hanford Site. Play now to see if you can guess this week’s mystery word!
mywordle.strivemath.com?word=hsrnd

Testing has already started on melters 1 & 2 separately, but you can still submit comments on testing both of the melters at the same time. The comment period is open through Nov 1. This comment period does not change the anticipated timeline for solidifying Hanford's tank waste in glass by Oct 15.

Tune in to the hybrid public meeting tonight at 5:30pm. USDOE will share info about emissions testing at the Low-Activity Waste Facility. This is a necessary step before starting to treat Hanford's radioactive tank waste. Join in person at the Richland library or via Microsoft Teams bit.ly/4gUj5ja

WA officials: Vit plant has all it needs to start operating One day into a federal government shutdown, state officials announced all necessary permits and approvals from state agencies to operate the Hanford site’s vit plant are complete. They are now waiting...

"One day into a federal government shutdown, state officials announced all necessary permits and approvals from state agencies to operate the Hanford site’s vit plant are complete. They are now waiting on federal officials to start processing waste."
www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wa-...

🦷 What can a child’s tooth reveal about history, risk, and trust in science? Find out TOMORROW, Oct 3rd at noon PT. Jeffrey Sanders will present "The Body is an Archive" on Zoom. Register today: bit.ly/46YSU7D Even if you can't make it, register for a link to the recording. See you tomorrow!

White House restores board overseeing claims for sick nuclear workers The White House on Tuesday announced it has restored an advisory board that plays a key role in approving medical claims by nuclear weapons workers who have had high radiation exposure, after it was suspended by the Department of Health and Human Services in January.

"The White House on Tuesday announced it has restored an advisory board that plays a key role in approving medical claims by nuclear weapons workers who have had high radiation exposure, after it was suspended by the Department of Health & Human Services in January."
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

It's week 13 of Hanfordle! Try guessing this week's Hanford-related word.
Play ➡️ mywordle.strivemath.com?word=yfzed

#wordgames #wordlechallenge #hanfordle #HanfordCleanup #HanfordSite #nuclearwaste

Last week we learned about the history of American fallout shelters. This week Sally Rhoden shares her experience as a 16 year old in a two week fallout shelter experiment in 1963 at the @universityofga.bsky.social.

Watch/Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ni...

#falloutshelter #expandthestory

What can a child’s tooth reveal about history, risk, and trust in science? Find out NEXT FRIDAY, Oct 3rd at noon PT at Jeffrey Sanders Nuclear Waste Scholar Series presentation, "The Body is an Archive."

Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#babyteeth #radiation #publictrust

Looking for something educational and fun? Make a Tank Waste Float! Learn more about Hanford’s tank waste at www.hanfordchallenge.org/tank-waste-c...

We're back with week 12 of Hanfordle! Try guessing this week's Hanford-related word.

Play: mywordle.strivemath.com?word=ovzqp