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:

July 10, 2026
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April 17, 2026
March 20, 2026
February 6, 2026
January 23, 2026

Click here to view Port Commission monthly meeting recordings.

Special Meeting – Budget Workshop

Hybrid Format

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the Port of Columbia 

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Regular Port Commission Meeting

Hybrid Format

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the Port of Columbia 

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

Recent News

Port sees results of regional tourism initiative.

The Port of Columbia is excited to see results of a regional tourism partnership that has been years in the making! For the past two years, the Port of Columbia has worked alongside Visit Walla Walla to help tell the story of Dayton and the greater Walla Walla Valley—showing visitors why this special corner of the Pacific Northwest is worth ...
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Buildings for Lease

The Port has a couple of fantastic empty buildings for lease.  Both offer industrial space along with offices.  527 Cameron St. (formerly Ace Automotive) has a total of 7,424 square feet with a 4,524 sf bay that has an overhead door, plus 4 individual offices, breakroom and 2 common bathrooms on the main level.  Additionally, it has a second floor ...
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Cameron Street Co-Working Suite F Available

Suite F at Cameron Street Co-Working is available and waiting for a new tenant.  This suite is 128 square feet with one interior door and a window for natural daylight.  The Co-working building is a perfect place for a small business needing office space.  There is a common area breakroom with a sink and refrigerator, a conference table and TV ...
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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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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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