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Port of Benton Launches New Vintners Village Website
Planning a visit to the Prosser wine village now easier than ever.
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Weekly Update: Richland Airport (RLD) Electrical Replacement Project – Week of July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022 Weekly Construction Update – As part of the Richland Airport Electrical Replacement Project, the Port will be issuing these weekly construction updates
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Weekly Update: Richland Airport (RLD) Electrical Replacement Project – Week of July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022 Weekly Construction Update – As part of the Richland Airport Electrical Replacement Project, the Port will be issuing these weekly construction updates
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Press Release: Richland Airport Electrical Replacement Project Construction Scheduled For Week Of July 11 Delayed
The planned closure announced previously for the week of July 11 has been delayed one week. Due to the delivery of runway closure…
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Press Release: Port Terminates Lease With Rail Network Operator
The Port of Benton terminated its lease with the Tri-City Railroad Company, LLC (“TCRY”) as operator of the port’s Southern Connection rail network. The 16-mile rail line runs between Center Parkway in Kennewick and Horn Rapids Road in north Richland.
Press Release: Construction to Begin on the Electrical Replacement Project at Richland Airport
June 23, 2022 Richland, Wash. – Port of Benton plans to begin construction on an electrical replacement project at the Richland Airport on Monday, July
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Port of Benton – 2022 Spring Newsletter
Richland, Wash. – View the latest news and updates from the Port of Benton. View the newsletter here Media Contact Summers MiyaPublic Information
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USS Triton Sail – Live Stream Event
Landing page for USS Triton Sail – Operation Sandblast Recognition Ceremony Live Stream
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Port of Benton Names Summers Miya Public Information Officer
Port of Benton has appointed Summers Miya as its Public Information Officer. She will serve as the official spokesperson…
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Port to Honor USS Triton’s Top-Secret Mission Crew Members
Public Invited to Attend the May 12 Recognition Ceremony
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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
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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