Feds Choose Hanford for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Program
GOP House Rep Dan Newhouse calls it a
gamechanger when it comes to jobs, the economy and the future of nuclear energy in WA and the nation.
Rep Dan Newhouse
Thursday, Newhouse teamed with the Grant County PUD, Energy Northwest, and the company X-energy to kick off a program that will evaluate, develop and build the first of what s called an Advanced Nuclear Reactor north of Richland.
They re referred to as ADRP reactors.
The program stems from a $230 million dollar plan from the Department of Energy s Advanced Reactor Demonstration program; the funding was appropriated as part of the 2020 budget.
Susan L. Basmajian Akin was born May 27, 1951. A true Hanford native, Susan was well known and well loved amongst the community. After a year long fight with cancer, and just shy of her 70th birthday, Susan passed on March 8, 2021. Privately battling, she never asked for sympathy or condolences; she simply fought on for the sake of her family.
Susan was known by many names throughout her life: âSweet Sueâ was her moniker in High School. Along with âDaughterâ to her mother Celine, âSisterâ to brother Brian, âMotherâ to her son Zak, and âWifeâ (elect) to Chuck Forsythe, her most treasured title was that of âGrandma-Grandmaâ. Saying it once was simply not enough for her 8 year old Granddaughter Tenaya. When asked about what being a Grandma-Grandma meant to Susan, she replied, âwell, I love being a mother but theres just something so special about having a granddaughter.â
Owen cast off his earthly bonds to be with the Lord on March 5, 2021, after struggling with a short illness. He was surrounded by loved ones in his final moments. Owen loved the Lord and was committed to his faith. He was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church, attending Mass at The Shaver Lake Catholic Service, where he served as an Usher.
Owen was born on January 22, 1943, to Owen Schales Sr. and Era Murphy Schales, (both deceased) in Hanford. His family was rounded out by two older brothers, C.M. (deceased & wife Clara), and Bobby Schales (wife Ruth) and a younger sister, Janet Schales (Joe Freitas).