News Archive
Port of Benton Receives Economic Development Project of the Year – Business Recruitment Award
Port Implements Revised Internal Processes to Address SAO Audit Finding
The Northwest Seaport Alliance, Port of Benton, Port of Pasco and Port of Walla Walla Sign Interlocal Agreement to Collaborate on Inland Logistics Hub Development
Port Implements Revised Internal Processes to Address SAO Audit Finding
Port Commission Places Executive Director on Paid Administrative Leave
Port Implements Revised Internal Processes to Address SAO Audit Finding
Port’s Commitment to Sound Fiscal Management Reflected in Clean State Audit Results
Port Implements Revised Internal Processes to Address SAO Audit Finding
Port’s 2026 Balanced Budget Reflects Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility and Value for Taxpayers
Port Implements Revised Internal Processes to Address SAO Audit Finding
Audrey Burney Promoted to Director of Economic Development
Port Implements Revised Internal Processes to Address SAO Audit Finding
Port of Benton Welcomes New Director of Finance
Port Implements Revised Internal Processes to Address SAO Audit Finding
2025 Port of Benton Fall Newsletter
Downloand a Copy of the Newsletter Contact Summers MiyaPublic Information Officer Email 509.375.3060
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.
