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Labor Day Office Closure |
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The Port of Benton office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. |
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Port Offering Free Public Bus Tour |
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August 26, 2026
RICHLAND, Wash. – Port of Benton is hosting a free bus tour of the port’s district for the community on Wednesday, September 30, beginning at 8 a.m.
The bus will depart from the port’s main office at 3250 Port of Benton Blvd. in Richland. Light snacks and water will be provided.
The tour will showcase the port’s industrial facilities and rail network, including updates on port-wide capital projects.
Additionally, attendees will see the port’s Richland Airport and Prosser Airport, and locations in Prosser, such as Vintners Village, Prosser Wine & Food Park, Clore Center and a stop at Chukar Cherries.
The tour will conclude back at the port office, with the option to tour the USS Triton.
Space is limited, and registration is required. Register by September 23 at portofbenton.com/tour.
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Contact
Summers Miya
Marketing & Communications Manager
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Richland Airport Apron Improvement Project Update - August 28, 2026 |
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August 28, 2026
This week, the contractor made great progress milling and removing the areas of thin asphalt, as well as the tie-down anchors that will be relocated. Excavation has taken place and compaction testing has begun in those areas. Next week, the contractor will begin laying and compacting the sub-base and base rock. The project is on schedule.
Contact
Summers Miya
Marketing & Communications Manager
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City of Prosser - 99th Annual States Day Celebration |
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The 99th Annual States Day Celebration will take place in Prosser on September 7th.
Festivities kick off with the Grand Parade through downtown Prosser at 10:00 a.m. |
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Benton City DAZE |
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Since 1984, Benton City Daze has been a cherished community tradition celebrating everything that makes Benton City special — small-town pride, local traditions, family fun, and community spirit. |
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IRONMAN® 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities |
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IRONMAN® 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities is back, Sunday, September 20, 2026! |
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IRONMAN® 70.3® Tri‑Cities - You're on the Course! |
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To safely support race participants and event operations, view the traffic impact map for IRONMAN 70.3 Tri-Cities.
Impacts are expected on Sunday, September 20 between 6 a.m. through 1 p.m. in five designated traffic zones. |
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BFCOG - Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Open House |
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The Benton-Franklin Council of Governments' 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Draft Document is out for public comment.
The Open House is on Wednesday, September 17, 3 - 5 p.m. |
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30th Annual Entrepreneurial Awards - Nominations Open! |
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Celebrating the people building businesses across Benton & Franklin Counties. Know someone worth honoring? Put their name forward.
Multiple awards will be presented, recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs, businesses, and leaders making an impact throughout our region.
Awards will be presented on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Richland Riverfront Hotel.
Tickets to the awards luncheon are available to purchase now! |
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A Tri-Ports Collaboration Project |
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Port of Benton
3250 Port of Benton Boulevard
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