Port of Benton eNews - March 26, 2025

Port of Benton recently completed a rail tie replacement project.

This work replaced 3,400 rail ties along portions of Port of Benton's rail line, which runs between Center Parkway in Kennewick and the Horn Rapids Industrial Park in Richland.

This project was funded by a $1.21 million grant from the Washington State Legislature via the Department of Commerce.

Check out the project video here!

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Sven Legacy Foundation Trade & Vocational Scholarship

The Sven Legacy Foundation is offering two $3,000 scholarships to support students pursuing a trade or vocational program in Washington State. We believe skilled careers are essential to the community and are committed to supporting individuals with financial need in achieving their professional goals.

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Secret Cargo: Hanford’s First Shipment of Plutonium

This free presentation, scheduled for April 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Richland Public Library (955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA), will explore the top-secret mission to transport plutonium from Hanford to Los Alamos during World War II.

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Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery Update

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is honored that the Tri-Cities Legislative Council included WDVA's proposed Tri-Cities Veterans Cemetery as one of their five priority projects for the 2025 Legislative Session.

Click the link below for all information, including information on how to support this cause.

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City of Richland Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee (EDC) advises the City Council on economic goals, strategies, and policies with clear timelines and metrics. It also reviews and recommends updates to existing policies to ensure goal achievement.

The EDC is looking for a member from retail or hospitality to serve on its committee.

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CBC Spring Career & Internship Fair

The Spring Career and Internship Fair is happening on April 3, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Columbia Basin College. This event is hosted in partnership with WSU Tri-Cities, the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, WorkSource of the Columbia Basin, and Goodwill Employment Services.

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