Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown Expresses Opposition to Liquid Waste Transportation Through Spokane, Offers Alternatives

Spokane pushes back on plan to ship more radioactive waste through Lilac City

(The Center Square) – As radioactive waste heads to Spokane, Mayor Lisa Brown sent a letter to the federal government on Thursday voicing opposition amid environmental safety concerns.

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown expresses opposition to liquid waste transportation through Spokane, offers alternatives

In a letter sent to the DOE on Thursday, Mayor Lisa Brown cited public safety and environmental concerns as reasons for her opposition to the DOE's plan.

Mayor Brown opposes Hanford waste transport through Spokane amid concerns

SPOKANE, Wash. - Mayor Lisa Brown is pushing back against plans to send untreated liquid waste from the Hanford Nuclear Site through Spokane, citing risks to residents and the environment.

Spokane Mayor Opposes Radioactive Waste Route Through City

SPOKANE, WA – As radioactive waste heads to Spokane, Mayor Lisa Brown sent a letter to the federal government on Thursday voicing opposition amid environmental safety concerns. The U.S. Department of Energy recently transported 2,000 gallons of low-activity waste from the Hanford Site in Benton County to Texas and Utah for disposal. Brown learned in September that the route would go through Spokane, warning residents that if successful, millions…