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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…
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
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
USS Triton Sail – Live Stream Event
Landing page for USS Triton Sail – Operation Sandblast Recognition Ceremony Live Stream
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…
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
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
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
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
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