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Jan. 22, 2026 – First transfer of radioactive capsules complete at Hanford Site

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Jan. 15, 2026 – Hanford cleanup gets record $3.2 billion budget

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Jan. 8, 2026 – Hoquiam gets $17 million for critical flood mitigation project

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New rules would make it easier for landowners to benefit from carbon offsets program

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$40 million now available for streamflow restoration grants

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ends Feb. 4, 2026

Chehalis River Basin — We have analyzed how the Flood District’s proposed Chehalis River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Project will likely affect the environment.

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Feb. 11, 2026, 6 p.m. - Online

Cosmo Specialty Fibers — We are holding a virtual public hearing to accept comments on the proposed Interim Action Order for the Cosmo Specialty Fibers site.

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