Publications and Newsletters

Port of Kennewick’s printed and electronic publications can help keep you informed about Port business and activities. Contact us to receive electronic bulletins about topics of interest to you, or browse the list below for other options.

Newsletters

Some links on the electronic newsletters may expire over time (e.g., links to past events).  If you need further assistance, please contact us.

2012		2011		2010		2009		2008		2007
	Spring		Spring		Spring		Spring		Spring		Spring
	Fall		Fall		Fall		Fall		Fall		Summer
											Winter

News Articles & Reports

	Area legislators check out wine region on bus tour.  Tri-City Herald. 5.15.12
	Tour for legislators will focus on wine industry.  Tri-City Herald. 5.14.12
	Vista Field estimate raises critical questions on costs. Tri-City Herald editorial. 5.13.12
	Clover Island in Kennewick getting new art.  Tri-City Herald. 5.12.12
	Port of Kennewick chooses new commissioner.  Tri-City Herald. 5.10.12
	Port of Kennewick commissioners stunned by Vista Field airport plan. Tri-City Herald. 5.9.12
	Our voice: Thumbs up/down.  Tri-City Herald editorial. 5.7.12
	Port of Kennewick to change 176 light fixtures; will save buildings $3,900 a year.  Tri-City Herald. 5.7.12 Read more here: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/05/07/1931009/port-of-kennewick-to-change-176.html#storylink=cpy
	11 people apply for Port of Kennewick Board Vacancy.  The News Tribune. 5.1.12
	11 people apply for Port of Kennewick Board Vacancy. Tri-City Herald. 5.1.12
	Firefighters train to rescue their own.  KNDU TV. 4.26.12
	Firefighters training in real house all week.  KVEW TV. 4.25.12
	Fire crews hone teamwork. Tri-City Herald. 4.24.12
	Checking out Clover Island.  Tri-City Herald. 4.24.12
	Doc Hastings gets a bird's eye overview of Clover Island.  KNDU TV. 4.23.12
	Final spots filling in at business park.  Tri-City Herald. 4.22.12
	Port of Kennewick is finding new ways to save your tax dollars.  WPPA e-newsletter. 4.17.12
	Port of Kennewick is finding new ways to save your tax dollars.  KEPR TV. 4.16.12
	Port of Kennewick to replace commissioner who is retiring.  Tri-City Herald. 4.5.12
	It's regular people doing not-so-regular things.  Tri-City Herald editorial. 3.29.12
	Walla Walla tribe, Kennewick make show of mutual respect.  Tri-City Herald. 3.28.12
	Making the most of our riverfront development.  Tri-City Herald. 3.4.12
	Looking toward development.  Tri-City Herald. 3.1.12
	Port of Kennewick pitches in to help development.  Tri-City Herald. 2.29.12
	New plan pushes Columbia River riverfront restaurants, footbridge between Kennewick, Pasco.  Tri-City Herald.  2.25.12
	Duffy's Pond proposal a winner for Kennewick.  Tri-City Herald.  2.19.12
	Big plans laid out for Duffy's Pond at Port of Kennewick.  Tri-City Herald. 2.15.12
	Port of Kennewick plans new Clover Island projects for 2012.  Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business 1.18. 12
	Hohenberg honored by Port.  Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business.  Networking. 1.18.12
	Hanson to retire from Port. Tri-City Herald. Tri-City Herald. 1.11.12
	Port of Kennewick wants to improve access at Duffy's Pond. Tri-City Herald. 1.11.12
	Tri-Citians travel to see ferry Kennewick commissioned. Tri-City Herald. 1.7.12
	Officials to attend ferry dedication. Tri-City Herald. 1.2.12
	Plans under way for Finley manufacturing plant. Tri-City Herald. 12.31.11
	Kennewick Commissioners approvel land sale to PACLAND Industrial Associates LLC. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business 12.11
	Port of Kennewick seeks artist for project. Tri-City Herald. 12.30.11
	Port needs overhaul.  Tri-City Herald. 12.30.11 Letters to the Editor.
	Christmas lights 2011.  Christmas Lights (photo #26). Tri-City Herald. 12.18.11 Photo Gallery
	Kennewick Chief of Police honored by Port of Kennewick. Tri-City Herald. 12.17.11
	Port of Kennewick. Letters to the editor.  Tri-City Herald. 12.14.11
	Public records request:  Dialogue could save a lot. Tri-City Herald. 11.21.11
	Port of Kennewick.  Letters to the editor. Tri-City Herald. 11.21.11
	Law firm to be hired to handle Port of Kennewick document request.  Tri-City Herald. 11.10.11
	Future plans for riverfront on Clover Island.  KNDU TV. 11.4.11
	Kennewick, port meet today to talk redevelopment of riverfront property.  Tri-City Herald. 11.4.11
	Bridge to Bridge Progress.  KNDU TV. 10.10.11
	Records request costly for Port of Kennewick. Tri-City Herald. 10.6.11
	Port commisioners present list of projects.  Tri-City Herald. 9.29.11
	Port of Kennewick chooses Mike Shannon to run Vista Field. Tri-City Herald. 9.28.11
	Hanford investment fund grants will help bring more jobs, tourism.  Tri-City Herald. 9.27.11
	Sacajawea Heritage Trail challenge set for Saturday.  Tri-City Herald. 9.9.11
	Port investigation wasteful. Letters to the Editor.  Tri-City Herald. 9.2.11
	Port of Kennewick Commissioner pays back money.  Tri-City Herald 8.24.11
	Complaint targets Port of Kennewick Commissioner.  Tri-City Herald 8.23.11
	Ink stamp features lighthouse.  Tri-City Herald 8.18.11
	2 Tri-City airports given $12 million for improvements.  Tri-City Herald 8.2.11
	Waterfront parcel critical for Port of Kennewick.  The Bellingham Herald. 7.25.11
	Kennewick Mulls Property Purchase.  Key to the future.  Tri-City Herald 7.25.11
	Vista Field looking good: The voters get their way.  Tri-City Herald 7.15.11
	Port of Kennewick asks city for zoning changes.  The News Tribune. 7.13.11
	Clover Island Kudos.  Thankful Thursday Opinions/Letters. Tri-City Herald 6.23.11
	Ribbon breaking for Clover Island improvements.  KNDU TV 5.12.11
	New pathway opens on Clover Island.  KEPR TV 5.12.11
	Port, tribe celebrate Clover Island walkway today.  Tri-City Herald 5.12.11
	View Clover Island upgrades Thursday.  Tri-City Herald 5.8.11
	Community works to reclaim Columbia River waterfront.  Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business May 2011
	Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association honors Port of Kennewick's Lighthouse and Plaza with their first-ever Concrete Community Award. Daily Journal of Commerce May 2011
	There's no big hurry for port's renaming study.  Tri-City Herald 4.21.11
	Board examines accuracy of its name.  Tri-City Herald 4.14.11
	Ambitious vision for Kennewick watefront.  KEPR TV 3.26.11
	Hundreds help clean Kennewick.  KNDU TV 3.26.11
	City, Port should agree on one bridge-to-bridge plan. Tri-City Herald 01.08.11
	Former local leader honored at Metz Plaza.  KNDU TV 12.16.10
	Artwork Dedication at Metz Plaza.  Tri-City Herald 12.17.10
	Port of Kennewick throwing a few curves into shoreline.  KNDU TV 12.8.10
	US Coast Guard Purple Heart memorial. KNDU TV 11.10.10
	Waterfront redevelopment on Columbia Drive.  KEPR TV 11.2.10
	New plaque at Clover Island Lighthouse honors fallen Coast Guard heroes. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business Nov. 2010
	Port of Kennewick planning projects around Tri-Cities.  Tri-City Herald 11.1.10
	Port of Kennewick considers riverboat and other developments for Clover Island. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business October 2010
	Local brewery expands statewide. KNDU TV 10.1.10
	From wine to whiskey. Tri-City Herald 10.1.2010
	Ports say they help to improve life quality.  Tri-City Herald 9.23.10
	Port of Kennewick picks Pasco firm for Clover Island Improvements.  Tri-City Herald 9.15.10
	Corkwest tops in Washington Wines.  Association of Washington Business Summer 2010
	New committee to focus on downtown planning.  Tri-City Herald 8.10.10
	Clover Island's big plans to make the island bigger. Tri-City Herald Editorial Board 7.27.10
	Port has big plans for island land. Tri-City Herald 7.17.2010
	Picture Perfect. Tri-City Herald 5.20.10
	City, port to work together Tri-City Herald 6.23.10
	Clover Island revitalization expected to increase tourism.  KVEW TV 5.20.10
	Port of Kennewick reveals Clover Island changes.  KNDU TV 5.13.10
	Port of Kennewick's net assets increase.  Tri-City Herald 5.12.10
	New medical center under construction.  Tri-City Herald 5.7.10
	Port's plan for wine village would benefit Tri-Cities.  Tri-City Herald Editorial Board 5.4.10
	Port of Kennewick proposes Wine Village. Tri-City Herald 4.28.10
	Port to celebrate Clover Island. Tri-City Herald 4.24.10
	Projects make our cities more desirable, liveable.  Tri-City Herald Editorial 3.31.10
	Port proposes shade structure for Clover Island. Tri-City Herald 3.22.10
	Vista Field to remain open. Tri-City Herald 3.9.10
	Kennewick's Clover Island Lighthouse gets its lid. Wenatchee World News/Tri-City Herald 1.7.10

Media Release/News Alerts

			Don Barnes Appointed District 1 Commissioner.  5.11.12
			Arntzen appointed to Waterfront Center awards Jury.  2.15.11
			Ken Hohenberg Named 2011 Friend of the Port 12.14.11
			Report on Investigation of Citizen Complaint Investigation Findings - Transaction Details Romney Report Appendix 1 : IRS Regulations re: Mileage Allowances
			Port of Kennewick Commission to hear report on investigation of allegations of improper billing by commissioner/discuss large public records request 8.22.11
			Clover Island Lighthouse Stamp Release 8.17.11
			Port of Kennewick Receives $158,000 Aviation Aid Grant 8.1.11
			Port of Kennewick Seeks Fixed Base Operator (FBO) for Vista Field.  7.11.11
			Port Receives 15th Consecutive Clean Audit report from Washington State Auditors Office 6.8.11
			Port Receives First-Ever Concrete Community Award for Lighthouse and Lighthouse Plaza 5.25.11
			Port of Kennewick Transforming Clover Island Into Waterfront Destination 5.12.11
			Community Works to Reclaim Columbia River Waterfront 3.26.11
			Port of Kennewick Proposes Formal Rules of Governance 2.11.11
			Community Invited to Public Art Dedication 12.6.10
			Community Invited to Dedication & Commissioning Events on Clover Island 5.12.10

Public Records Request Documents

		Public Records Request Frequently Asked Q&A
		Open Letter to Constituents
		Ziobro August 3, 2011 records request letter
		Response letter dated August 9, 2011
		Response letter dated August 22, 2011
		Ziobro email dated August 24, 2011
		Ziobro email dated September 12, 2011
		Response email dated September 12, 2011
		Response letter dated September 12, 2011
		Response letter dated September 20, 2011
		Response email dated October 3, 2011
		Information emails to Tri-City Herald Reporter, John Trumbo 10.3.11 and 9.30.11
		Response letter dated October 14, 2011
		Response email dated November 22, 2011
		Response letter dated November 23, 2011
		Response letter dated December 1, 2011
		Response letter dated December 21, 2011
		Ziobro letter dated January 17, 2012
		Response letters (3) dated January 25, 2012
		Response letter dated January 26, 2012
		Response letter dated April 4, 2012
		Ziobro letter dated  April 9, 2012
		Response letter dated April 13, 2012
		Response letter dated May 10, 2012

View the Washington State Auditor's Office Most Recent Audit Reports

		Financial Statements Audit Report April 6, 2009
		Accountability Audit Report March 17, 2009

 View the Port's Comp Scheme

Comp Scheme Update November 22, 2011

Willows Pattern Language

Final Pattern Language Document

View the Columbia Drive Conceptual Plan

	Conceptual Design
	Phase 2a Overview

View the Wine Business Incubator Feasibility Study

		Feasibility Study
		Addendum

 View the Approved Clover Island Shoreline Improvement Plan

Final Draft

View the Approved Clover Island Master Plan

		Part 1
		Part 2
		Part 3

Planning Workshop

		Revised Planning Workshop Document April 27, 2010
		Spring 2010 Planning Workshop Document
		2010 Planning Workshop Document (October 2009)
		2011 Planning Workshop Document (October 2010)
		2012 Planning Workshop Document (September 2011)

 

Vista Field Publications

 DRAFT Documents  

		Vista Airport Hangar Rental Agreement DRAFT 04-12-2011
		Rules & Regulations DRAFT 04-12-2011
		Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Request for Proposals (RFP) DRAFT 04-12-2011

2011 Vista Field Master Plan

		Vista Field Master Plan
		Vista Field Master Plan  Appendices (Please be patient, as this document is very large.)

 201*

Vista Field Airport Height Overlay  

		Vista Field Building Height Limitations Map
		Airport Height Overlay

 

Vista Field Evidence for Port of Kennewick Commissioner Consideration:

Washington State LATS Study

WA State Long-Term Air Transportation Study [LATS] Final Recommendations

Vista Field Airport Documents [City of Kennewick]

		Belt Collins Study July 15, 2008
		Belt Colllins Study Attachment A
		Belt Colllins Study Attachment B
		Belt Colllins Study Attachment C
		Belt Colllins Study Attachment D
		Belt Colllins Study Attachment E
		Belt Colllins Study Attachment F
		Belt Colllins Study Attachment G
		Mulvanny Report [as received by the Port of Kennewick 7.28.09]

Vista Field Airport Documents [Port of Kennewick]

		DRAFT FBO Feasibility Study dated 5.24.10
		DRAFT FBO Feasibility Study dated 4.27.10
		DRAFT Interim Development Guidelines
		DRAFT Interim Development Guidelines -- Exhibit A
		DRAFT Interim Development Guidelines -- Exhibit B
		DRAFT Interim Development Guidelines -- Exhibit C
		DRAFT Interim Development Guidelines -- Exhibit D