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Port to Honor USS Triton’s Top-Secret Mission Crew Members
Public Invited to Attend the May 12 Recognition Ceremony

Liz Renz Joins the Port of Benton
RICHLAND, WA – Liz Renz has joined the Port of Benton as the Port’s Accounting Clerk. Liz joins the Port team after many years of working as Office Manager for the

Project Update: Richland Airport (RLD) Electrical Replacement Project
February 22, 2022 Richland, Wash. – The Port has received some feedback about the Electrical Replacement Project planned for this summer. There is obvious concern about the potential runway closures

Port of Benton Receives Clean Audit from the Washington State Auditor’s Office
RICHLAND, WA – The Port of Benton has received an unmodified audit opinion from the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO). The SAO performed both Accountability and Financial Statement audits for

Project Update: Richland Airport (RLD) Electrical Replacement Project
January 27, 2022 Richland, Wash. – The Richland Airport has successfully obtained a $3,156,583 100% grant, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to replace the entire runway and taxiway electrical

Port of Benton Elects Newly Appointed Christy Rasmussen as Commission President
RICHLAND, WA – At its inaugural 2022 meeting the Port of Benton Commission chose to appoint from within their ranks, Christy Rasmussen as Commission President for 2022. Rasmussen, who was appointed

Port of Benton Swears-in District 3, Commissioner, Lori Stevens
RICHLAND, WA -The Port of Benton Commission swore-in newly elected District 3 Commissioner, Lori Stevens at the January 12, 2022 Commission Meeting. Stevens replaces longtime Port Commissioner, Jane Hagarty, who had

Port of Benton Appoints Christy Rasmussen, District 2 Commissioner
RICHLAND, WA (December 15, 2021) – The Port of Benton Commission appointed Christy Rasmussen to the vacant District 2 Commission position at their December 14, 2021 Commission meeting. Rasmussen will complete

Recognition Ceremony for Edward (Eddie) G. Burnet
The Port of Benton is hosting a recognition ceremony for retired local pilot, Captain Edward (Eddie) G. Burnet, who was the first pilot to land on the newly “public” Richland Airport airfield on December

Port of Benton Commissioner District 2 Vacancy Application Open
Applications for Vacancy Due November 19, 2021 Richland, WA (November 8, 2021) — On Wednesday, October 28, 2021 Commissioner Robert Larson announced his retirement from the Port of Benton Commission

Port of Benton Commission Vice-President Announces Retirement
Commissioner Robert Larson Announces Retirement After Twenty-Seven Years of Service to Community Richland, WA (October 28, 2021) — Commissioner Robert Larson announced today that he will retire from his elected

Richland Airport Receives Federal Aviation Administration Grant
September 21, 2021 Richland, WA – Port of Benton has received $3,156,583 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Funding through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) intended to provide electrical, lighting, and