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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
WSU Tri-Cities partners with Port of Benton to offer wine and culinary education at newly reopened Clore Center
September 16, 2021 Richland, WA – Washington State University Tri-Cities is partnering with the Port of Benton to offer wine and culinary education at the newly reopened Walter Clore Wine
Port of Benton Begins Prosser Taxilane Project; Detours Established for Airport Users
July 30, 2021 Richland, Wash. – As previously announced, the Port of Benton has received $600,854 through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to make improvements and
Port Of Benton Partners With City Of Richland On 2021 Pavement Maintenance Program; Road Closures And Detours Planned for July and August
Originally Posted July 13, 2021 Revised July 21, 2021 Revised July 31, 2021 Richland, Wash. – The Port of Benton Commission and City of Richland City Council authorized an interlocal
