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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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