News Releases

01 Dec Christmas Lights Brighten Kennewick’s Historic Waterfront

Posted on Friday, December 1, 2023 in Clover Island, Columbia Gardens, News, News Releases, The Willows 0 Comments

The port has added holiday sparkle to Kennewick’s Historic Waterfront District with thousands of twinkling lights along Clover Island Drive and at the Clover Island Lighthouse in east Kennewick. ...

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03 Nov Port & Partners Win 2023 Governor’s Smart Communities Award

Posted on Friday, November 3, 2023 in Clover Island, Featured, News Releases 0 Comments

Collaboration, creativity and excellence in implementing the comprehensive Clover Island restoration and revitalization plan has earned Port of Kennewick and its partners the 2023 Governor’s Smart Partnership Award. Port of Kennewick partnered with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, U.S. Army Corps of...

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11 Sep Tri-Cities’ First-Ever E-Bike Expo Planned at Vista Field – FREE Event September 14, 2023

Posted on Monday, September 11, 2023 in News Releases, Vista Field 0 Comments

Join us at Vista Field in Kennewick on Thursday, September 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. for a FREE family-friendly E-Bike Expo. Read more to learn about everything planned for this fun evening. ...

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11 Jul Port CFO Nick Kooiker Promoted to Deputy CEO

Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in Miscellaneous, News, News Releases 0 Comments

During its regular Commission meeting, Port of Kennewick Chief Executive Officer Tim Arntzen announced the promotion of Chief Financial Officer Nick Kooiker to Deputy CEO. The announcement is part of the succession planning Arntzen has been working on for several years, with a goal of...

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07 Jun Port Installs Wayfinding Signage at Columbia Gardens

Posted on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Columbia Gardens, Featured, News, News Releases 0 Comments

New signage at Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village showcases the wineries, food, art and recreation amenities to help guests find their favorite places or activities. Currently, there are six food trucks, four winery tasting rooms, two wine production facilities, three public artwork installations, and...

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06 Jun Port Adopts Hybrid Work Schedule – Alternatives Offered to In-Person Services

Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Miscellaneous, News, News Releases 0 Comments

Port staff may be working either on-site or remotely to provide services Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. The port’s office building, located at 350 Clover Island Drive in Kennewick, will be staffed to serve the public in person...

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23 May Port Honored With Creative Partnership Award for Clover Island Restoration

Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Clover Island, News, News Releases 0 Comments

Washington Public Ports Association selected Port of Kennewick as the association’s 2023 Creative Partnership Award winner for its creative collaboration with local, state and federal partners to restore and revitalize Clover Island....

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17 May Swampy’s BBQ to Break Ground on Brick & Mortar

Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Columbia Gardens, News, News Releases 0 Comments

Swampy’s BBQ will break ground on Monday, May 22 at 10 a.m. for a restaurant and commercial kitchen at Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village. The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony....

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12 Apr Save the Date! May 12 Ribbon Cutting Planned for Clover Island Improvements

Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in Clover Island, News, News Releases 0 Comments

On Friday, May 12, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. the community is invited to join the Port of Kennewick and its investment partners in celebrating completion of habitat and recreation improvements to Clover Island’s northern shoreline....

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14 Feb Port of Kennewick Announces 2022 Friend of the Port

Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Columbia Gardens, Miscellaneous, News, News Releases 0 Comments

At its February 14 commission meeting, Port of Kennewick honored James Cox (right) as a champion in the revitalization of Kennewick’s Historic Waterfront and recognized him with their 2022 Friend of the Port award. Commission President Skip Novakovich shared that the port team is proud...

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