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Hanford is a huge deal, but most Seattleites don't know of it
One of the world's most radioactive spots is in south-central Washington. Why isn't it covered more?
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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