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We suspect it might take an engineer or a physicist - or maybe a historian - to fully appreciate the old behemoth, but there is no mistaking B Reactor's broad appeal. Sweden's change of heart widens nuclear comeback So, after a 30-year moratorium, Sweden is again preparing to build nuclear plants. Cleanup at K East Basin reassuring step forward The pace of Hanford cleanup can frustrate insiders and observers alike. Dr. Stephen Chu, don't forget procurement mess Dear Secretary Chu, Obama makes promising pick for energy secretary Change often comes with a mixture of hope and apprehension -- and so it is with President-elect Barack Obama's choice for energy secretary. A message about Hanford to President-elect Obama Dear President-elect Obama, Ed Proebsting, 82 -- good scientist, fine citizen Edward L. Proebsting was a well-liked, well-respected agricultural scientist known in Prosser for his knowledge of horticulture and his ability to spit a cherry pit a long, long way. Battelle chief's support for Tri-Cities long-lived The Tri-Cities is losing a good friend with Carl Kohrt's retirement as chief executive officer of Battelle. Donation to Reach brings center closer In February, Battelle made a handsome donation to the Hanford Reach Interpretive Center and challenged the other Hanford contractors to raise $4 million more over the next three years. A solid choice for Hanford contract The wait is over and one of the good guys won as the Department of Energy announced Wednesday that the Hanford support services contract has been awarded to Lockheed Martin. Birdshot will do for pigeon problem What are we to make of PETA — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals? Hanford's uniform safety measures a smart move Setting the same safety procedures throughout Hanford is one of those ideas that is so sensible, it's a wonder it hasn't happened sooner. B Reactor preservation important to our future The designation of Hanford's B Reactor as a National Historic Landmark this week is a huge step toward its preservation. Rattlesnake Mountain access must be saved The Tri-City Development Council's proposal to preserve access to Rattlesnake Mountain is powerful and well thought out. Historic Hanford photos fascinating look at past There's something irresistible about old photographs. N Reactor demolition a bittersweet moment Watching the videos of this past weekend's demolition of a 200-foot tower at N Reactor and its steam-generating equipment revived memories of the first time I ever saw that old workhorse, nearly 32 years ago. New tank farm contractor starts with right attitude Best wishes to Washington River Protection Solutions. Here's hoping for a successful enterprise. More than sound bite on nuclear policy, please We'd like to know a great deal more than we do about the specifics of the presidential candidates' views on nuclear power. Court delivers fatal blow to misguided initiative Gov. Chris Gregoire's expression of disappointment ought to be the last word from the state on Initiative 297. Slow resurrection of nuclear power The bipartisan energy bill signed three years ago by President Bush has been off to a slow start. Governor, look inward for answers on Areva The governor blew it. DOE's inadequate budget threatens TPA negotiations Frustration over Hanford cleanup seems to be spreading quicker than a tritium plume in the vadose zone. Conditional support for Areva wrong message Gov. Chris Gregoire's qualified endorsement of a potential new uranium enrichment plant in Richland is welcome. Isotope symposium keeps Tri-Cities at the forefront Last week's symposium on medical isotopes was a triumph for its sponsors. State delegation rides to national lab's rescue It's good to have friends in high places, especially if you want to be heard in the other Washington. |
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