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 2016, has expressed interest in purchasing the rail corridor but has offered significantly less than the appraised value of $13.8 million—proposing $305,000–$705,000 (2–5% of full value).  Click Here for the full Rail Report Document.

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

The Port is once again hosting our FREE Glass Recycling this summer at Blue Mountain Station.  This wonderful program is sponsored by: Glass Packaging Institute, BIG Recyclers and The Port of Columbia.  The attached flyer gives you the details and dates.

Glass Recycling Flyer

New and exciting opportunities at Blue Mountain Station’s Garden.  We have divided up the vast garden space to house smaller plots and raised beds.  Contact the Port for more details or to choose a space to garden in. Shane 509-382-2577

Green Thumbs Club Flyer

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.