Lyons Ferry Marina is located on the Snake River and offers many recreation opportunities.

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The Port of Columbia’s Rock Hill Industrial Park is located on the west end of Dayton.

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The Artisan Food Center has a diverse mix of local food producers that rent space in the building.

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Welcome to the Port of Columbia

The Port of Columbia’s mission is to maximize public resources and private investment to create jobs, provide infrastructure, and maintain and improve the economic vitality of Columbia County and its communities.

The Port of Columbia serves as the lead Economic Development Agency for Columbia County and offers assistance to all businesses in the county. We also coordinate with our neighboring counties on regional initiatives.

Port of Columbia eNewsletter:
January 8th, 2025

Click here to view Port Commission monthly meeting recordings.

Regular Port Commission Meeting

Hybrid Format

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00 pm at Port Conference Room

Click here for the meeting agenda.
Click here to join the meeting via Zoom

 

Rail Report Document for Commission Meeting on August 13, 2025

The Port Commission Meeting Schedule is listed here and on the Port Calendar here.

Recent News

Glass Recycling 2025 Brings in 3,900 lbs.

The Port's Glass Recycling program this summer, at Blue Mountain Station, brought in 3,900 lbs. of glass.  This is glass that would have ended up our landfill.  Thank you all who took part in the program: Glass Packaging Institute, BIG Recyclers, The Port of Columbia and our awesome community members! ...
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Mural Unveiling Part of Columbia County’s 150 Year Celebration

The year is 2025—and Columbia County is turning 150! In 1875, Columbia County officially came into existence after a successful effort to separate from the expansive Walla Walla County, which at the time stretched all the way to the Idaho border. While an initial attempt to form a new county in 1869 failed, a second effort in 1875 succeeded, and ...
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The Rail Report

The Port of Columbia Board of Commissioners is considering the sale of its 37-mile publicly owned short line rail corridor, currently leased to Columbia Walla Walla Railroad (CWW), a subsidiary of Columbia Rail. Originally gifted to the Port by Union Pacific in 1996, the line supports local agriculture, economic development, and freight transportation. CWW, which has operated the line since ...
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Cameron Street Co-Working Suite E

Suite E is currently available in the Port's Co-Working building. This suite is 912 sq ft.  Suite E has an outside entry as well as two interior doors.  With large windows allowing lots of natural light, this space is bright and roomy.  Please contact Tracy Clark at the Port for more information 509-382-2577.  Cameron St Co-working - Suite E Flyer ...
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Questions for Gathering Information on Railroad

The Port Commissioners have ask the Port Staff and Port's Attorney, with assistance of consultants, to do research and gather information to be better informed regarding the possible sale of the railroad.  For the list of topics Click Here ...
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Railroad Appraisal Presentation

At the December 2024 Port of Columbia Commission meeting a presentation of the railroad appraisal was given by R.L Banks & Associates.  There have been several requests for access to that presentation.  Click here to view the slide deck ...
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Port of Columbia Awarded Funds for a Craft Malt Facility

The Port of Columbia has been awarded a $5 million grant and loan package from the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) for construction of a craft malt facility at Blue Mountain Station. The package consists of a $3,750,000 loan and $1,250,000 grant. The committed private partner, Mainstem Malt, will be investing an amount equal or greater than $5 million for ...
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