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The Port of Benton office will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. |
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Construction to Begin on Railroad Crossing at State Route 240 – Road Closure With Detours |
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May 13, 2025
RICHLAND, Wash. - Port of Benton plans to start construction on the State Route 240 railroad crossing on Thursday, May 29 at noon.
The road will be closed for the duration of the project. Detour signage and electronic highway displays will be placed more than a week before construction begins.
The intersection will reopen for traffic on Monday, June 2, by 6 a.m.
The work includes replacing the entire railroad crossing with new concrete panels, replacing the pavement on both sides of the crossing, installing new track, ties and rail signal cabinet, replacing the gate mechanisms and changing the lights to LEDs.
Port of Benton has contracted with Stacy and Witbeck for this project. It will be funded with a $865,000 National Highway Freight Program grant via the Washington State Department of Transportation and $800,000 in port grant matching funds.
For additional information, please visit portofbenton.com/projects or call 509-375-3060.
Important Clarification:
The Washington State Department of Transportation has started a separate construction project along State Route 240 near the port’s rail crossing. For more information on the state’s project and its planned road closures, visit wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2025/improvements-state-route-240-richland-underway.
About Port of Benton
Port of Benton drives economic growth, development and private-sector investment in its district and the broader region through innovative projects and infrastructure improvements. The port’s airports, rail, business parks, industrial facilities and tourism and recreation attractions further enhance the region’s economic vitality.
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Port Working With Local Women Pilots Organization on Richland Airport Project |
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May 14, 2025
RICHLAND, Wash. - A visual aid pilots use at the Richland Airport for safe and accurate navigation is getting an update.
Port of Benton is working with the Mid-Columbia Ninety-Nines chapter of women pilots to refresh and relocate the airport’s 80-foot compass rose. A compass rose is a large, symbolic compass painted on or near airport runways to help pilots calibrate aircraft instruments.
The Ninety-Nines is an international organization of women pilots representing over 90 years of women’s contributions to aviation. The organization promotes the advancement of aviation through education, scholarships and mutual support while honoring women's unique history in aviation. The Ninety-Nines has spearheaded the compass rose tradition, which is widely recognized throughout the aviation industry.
“The Mid-Columbia Chapter of the Ninety-Nines carries on the tradition and fulfills the need for air markings by volunteering our time to paint the airport names, compass rose symbols and other identifications on airports,” said Aileen Coverdell, local chapter member. “Ninety-Nines members have recently painted the airport names at Lind and Davenport and many other local airports in the past. The compass rose project at the Richland Airport is our first, and we expect to have up to 15 volunteers.”
Surveying will begin on Monday, May 19, with painting starting on May 23. The local Ninety-Nines organization anticipates the project will require approximately 150 volunteer hours from its members.
Stay tuned for news and updates at portofbenton.com.
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Rest on High, a Richland Airport tenant, will host an Aviation Career Day and Job Fair at Richland Airport (RLD).
What: Aviation Career Day and Job Fair
Where: Richland Airport - Enter at 1845 Terminal Drive
When: Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Highlights include:
• Static displays
• Live presentations
• Potential Internship opportunities
• Learn about careers in the aviation industry
The aviation industry has jobs for employees with all types of skills and education. The industry continues to build on traditional opportunities and constantly expands with innovations, such as unmanned systems and electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
There will be several other airport-related activities taking place at the airport on Saturday, May 31 that are free and open to the public.
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Young Eagles Rally at Richland Airport |
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The Young Eagles of EAA Chapter 391 is giving free plane rides to children aged 8 to 17 years old.
Flights are planned for Saturday, May 31, 2025. Space is limited. Parents are requested to pre-register online starting May 23. Kids will receive a flight briefing and wear their pilot headset. Once in the air, the kids will see the Earth from the sky while taking a 20-minute scenic flight.
Four separate group times are planned. |
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Growing Jobs & Opportunities: M-84 Marine Highway - Register Today |
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Register today to attend the upcoming M-84 workshop. Speakers from around the region will discuss the opportunities around the M-84 Corridor. Topics of discussion will encompass commerce, transportation, recreation, supply chain, federal partnerships, and the future of the waterway.
Space is limited, so make your reservation today! |
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I-90 Aerospace+ Corridor Conference & Expo |
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Registration is open for the 2025 I-90 Aerospace+ Corridor Conference & Expo on May 27th and 28th. |
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WSU Tri-Cities Cougar Tracks Presents - Wine Service Excellence Workshop |
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Workshop your wine service skills!
- Boost wine club conversions and customer loyalty
- Strengthen hospitality and conflict resolution skills
- Deepen your Washington wine knowledge
- Learn from top wine industry experts
- Gain tools for real-world tasting room success |
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B Reactor Museum Association’ Presents: Plutonium Processing in the U.S. and USSR: A Comparative History |
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This presentation, provided by speaker Cal Delegard, draws from decades of international collaboration and explores the scientific innovations, historical circumstances, and geopolitical factors that influenced how each superpower approached plutonium conversion—an effort that left lasting impacts on global power dynamics and environmental policy. |
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A Tri-Ports Collaboration Project |
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