The USA board of directors elected Bradley (Brad) Sawatzke to a second term as its Vice Chair at its June 6 meeting in Amelia Island, Fla. Brad, who is also Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nuclear Officer for Energy Northwest, is responsible for the operation of its Columbia Generating Station in Richland, Wash. His new...

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Energy Northwest received Utilities Service Alliance's Optimizer Award at the 2017 USA Executive Summit last month. During calendar year 2016, Columbia Generating Station saved nearly $10 million through use of USA's programs and contracts. "Supply Chain Services takes advantage of USA's cost-competitive contracts to support multiple commitments for Columbia and not just one opportunity," said...

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USA Member Susquehanna Station conducted its annual Contaminated Injury Drill successfully, safely and event-free at the end of June in accordance with Emergency Planning procedures. Six offsite agencies participated in this drill, which included ‘patient’ movement from the site to ambulances—including Team Susquehanna member Rosie Gerlach who served as the injured party and was flown...

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YesVets and Washington Employment Security Department recently honored Energy Northwest for the agency's commitment to hiring veterans. Washington Employment Security Department presented EN members with the Hire-A-Veteran award during a special ceremony at WorkSource Columbia Basin last week and YesVets recognized the agency along with 11 other Washington state employers during a celebration June 14....

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