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2025 Port of Benton Fall Newsletter
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2025 Entrepreneurial Awards Luncheon
The annual Entrepreneurial Awards luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Richland Riverfont Hotel.
Rail Information Night Planned for Oct. 20
Port of Benton has completed its sixth railroad crossing replacement project. Construction crews finished work and reopened the State Route 240 rail crossing near Horn Rapids Road on the evening of June 1, nearly 12 hours ahead of schedule.
Port Sells Benton City Development Building to Issar Properties, LLC – A Subway Franchisee
Port Implements Revised Internal Processes to Address SAO Audit Finding
Port Achieves Major Rail Infrastructure Milestone and Secures Federal Grant for Future Improvements
Port of Benton has completed its sixth railroad crossing replacement project. Construction crews finished work and reopened the State Route 240 rail crossing near Horn Rapids Road on the evening of June 1, nearly 12 hours ahead of schedule.
Port Offering Free Public Bus Tour
Port of Benton is hosting a free bus tour of the port’s district for the community.
Port Implements Revised Internal Processes to Address SAO Audit Finding
Port Implements Revised Internal Processes to Address SAO Audit Finding
Port’s Commitment to Sound Fiscal Management Reflected in Clean State Audit Results
Port of Benton has received a clean audit opinion for calendar year 2023 from the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO). The audit reports, released online today, confirm the port maintains robust financial practices and a high standard of accountability.
Port Completes Sixth Railroad Crossing Replacement Project with Grant Funding Support
Port of Benton has completed its sixth railroad crossing replacement project. Construction crews finished work and reopened the State Route 240 rail crossing near Horn Rapids Road on the evening of June 1, nearly 12 hours ahead of schedule.
USS Triton Veterans Commemorative Wall Dedication Event on Saturday
Join us for a special community event to unveil a commemorative wall engraved with the names of all USS Triton (SSRN 586) officers and crew, recognizing their commitment and sacrifice.
Port to Dedicate Commemorative Wall Celebrating USS Triton Veterans
Port of Benton’s 2025 budget is balanced and includes significant investments in essential infrastructure and economic development initiatives. The financial plan also provides tax relief for port district taxpayers and anticipates a $140,000 net surplus.
