News Archive
USS Triton Sail Park Dedication Ceremony Honoring Robert D. Larson on Thursday
USS Triton Sail Park Dedication Ceremony Honoring Robert D. Larson on Thursday
Prosser Airport Pavement & Lighting Replacement Project Update – May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026 The runway and taxiway are currently open. However, some work remains on the lighting system, and it will remain NOTAM’d out until next week. The remaining slurry
Prosser Airport Pavement & Lighting Replacement Project Update – May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026 Crews have remained ahead of schedule and are expected to complete the majority of the electrical work today. The runway and taxiway have received a fresh slurry
Stuart Dezember, CPA, PPM® Rejoins the Port of Benton
The Port of Benton is pleased to announce that Stuart Dezember has rejoined the organization as Director of Finance.
Prosser Airport Pavement & Lighting Replacement Project Update – May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026 Crews made considerable progress this week on the Prosser Airport project. Lots of electrical details were sorted out, including setting all the base cans for the runway
Prosser Airport Pavement & Lighting Replacement Project Update – May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026 Crews got off to a quick start this week on the Prosser Airport Pavement & Lighting Replacement Project. Most of the wide crack areas have been excavated,
2026 Port of Benton Spring Newsletter
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USS Triton Sail Park Dedication Honoring Commissioner Robert D. Larson
The Port of Benton is hosting a dedication ceremony at the USS Triton Sail Park to honor and remember Commissioner Robert D. Larson.
Port of Benton Receives Economic Development Project of the Year – Business Recruitment Award
The Port of Benton has been awarded the Economic Development Project of the Year – Business Recruitment Award at the Washington Economic Development Association’s (WEDA) 2026 Winter Conference.
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
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) joined the Port of Benton, Port of Pasco and Port of Walla Walla in signing an interlocal agreement to develop an Inland Logistics Hub in the Tri-Cities region of southeastern Washington.
Port Commission Places Executive Director on Paid Administrative Leave
The Port of Benton Commission has placed executive director Diahann Howard on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal review. This action was approved during a Special Commission Meeting on January 7, 2026.
