News Archive
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Summers Miya Joins the Port of Benton
Summers Miya has joined the Port of Benton as the Port’s Administrative Technician. Summers previously worked for Visit Tri-Cities and brings over 10 years of community
Port of Benton Updates Latest News Portal
RICHLAND, WA, MARCH 23, 2020 – In an effort to ensure access to the latest information in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Port
Port of Benton Temporarily Suspends Public Access
Richland, WA – October 7, 2020 – Effective Friday, March 20, 2020, at 7:00 am, the Port of Benton will temporarily suspend public access to