06 Jan We’re Hiring a Maintenance Manager
Port of Kennewick is now accepting applications for an experienced maintenance manager. The position closes 5:00 p.m. Pacific, February 2, 2026....
Miscellaneous
11 Aug Port of Kennewick Marks 30 Years of Consecutive Clean Audits
Port of Kennewick’s recent 2024 audits were clean, complete and accurate, with no findings, according to the Washington State Auditor’s Office. These audits mark 30 years of consecutive clean independent audit reports....
03 Jul Port of Kennewick Plans Additional Soil Testing at Vista Field Recent Samples Detect PFAS – No Immediate Health Concerns
Soil testing on a private commercial lot under construction at Vista Field found levels of PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), above the limit set by Washington State Department of Ecology. The Port has hired Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting to take soil samples at Vista Field in...
27 Mar WEDA Honors Port of Kennewick for Revitalizing Waterfront
Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) honored Port of Kennewick for its multi-year, multi-phase endeavor to transform the Clover Island and Columbia Gardens neighborhoods in Kennewick’s Historic Waterfront District. ...
25 Feb Swanby & Palencia Honored as 2024 “Friends of the Port”
Port of Kennewick honored Ron Swanby, owner of Swampy’s BBQ Sauce & Catering, and Victor Palencia, owner of Monarcha Winery, as its 2024 Friends of the Port awardees for their outstanding service to the port and the community....
12 Nov Port of Kennewick Achieves 29 Years of Consecutive Clean Audits
The Washington State Auditor’s Office issued notice on Nov. 12 that Port of Kennewick's 2023 Financial Statement audit was clean, complete and accurate – with no findings. This audit marks 29 consecutive years of clean reports for the port....
12 Feb Port of Kennewick Marks 28 Years of Consecutive Clean Audits
Port of Kennewick’s recent Financial Statements audits and the Accountability & Compliance Audits were all clean, complete and accurate – with no findings, according to the Washington State Auditor’s Office....
11 Jul Port CFO Nick Kooiker Promoted to Deputy CEO
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...
06 Jun Port Adopts Hybrid Work Schedule – Alternatives Offered to In-Person Services
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...
14 Feb Port of Kennewick Announces 2022 Friend of the Port
Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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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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