News Archive
Statement on the Prosser Airport (George O. Beardsley Field) Campground
July 1, 2021 Richland, Wash. – The Port of Benton sincerely appreciates all feedback on the Prosser Airport Campground closure. The Port understands the removal of the trees will end
Press Release: 2021 Pavement Maintenance Program, July Road Closures
June 29, 2021 Richland, Wash. – The Port of Benton has selected Central Paving to perform initial 2021 pavement maintenance on Port owned and maintained streets. The Port Commission awarded
Prosser and Richland Airports Receive Federal Grants for Improvements and Expansion; Prosser Airport Campground to Close
June 28, 2021 Richland, Wash. – Port of Benton has received $855,747 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to make substantial safety improvements at
Port of Benton Receives Aa3 Rating, Financing Secured for STEM Tourism Welcome Center
May 24, 2021 Richland, Wash. – Port of Benton recently secured Northwest Municipal Advisors to lay out a pathway to refinance existing debt at a lower rate, and free up
Economic Development Week: Partnerships
May 13, 2021 Economic Development Week: Partnerships Partnerships are an integral part of economic development. The Port partners with many other agencies to ensure the success of our community and
Crow Butte Park Launches 2021 Season With Contactless Reservations and Parking Passes
February 3, 2021 Richland, Wash. – Port of Benton recently launched a new website for its Crow Butte Park in Paterson, crowbutte.com. For the first time, visitors can pay for
Ron Branine Promoted To Director Of Facilities And Operations For The Port Of Benton
Richland, WA – December 15, 2020 Ron Branine has been promoted to the Director of Facilities and Operations for the Port of Benton. With nearly thirty years of facilities management
New solar development planned for 300 acres in Richland
Richland, WA – November 30, 2020 Energy Northwest and Tucci Energy Services are planning a new partnership to develop what could become Washington’s largest utility-scale photovoltaic solar project. The companies
Port Of Benton Launches New Website Targeted At Promoting Real Estate and Economic Development In Tri-Cities
Richland, WA – October 7, 2020 The Port of Benton has launched a new website – www.portofbenton.com – the new website focuses on an easier to use interface to see
Joe Walker Earns Prominent AAAE Certified Members (C.M.) Designation
Richland, WA – 10/05/2020 Joe Walker, newly promoted Director of Airports, Port of Benton, earned the Certified Member (C.M.) credential from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). The designation
Fraudulent Email Notice
The Port of Benton was alerted to a fraudulent email that spoofed a Port of Benton email address, and was sent to past administrative contacts. This email should not be
Port Hires Miles S. Thomas As Director of Economic Development & Governmental Affairs
RICHLAND, WA; APRIL 6, 2020 – The Port of Benton has hired Miles S. Thomas, AICP as the Port of Benton’s Director of Economic Development and Governmental Affairs. The Port
