Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Over 70 auto carriers or autoracks are being stored by Columbia Rail, the operator that leases the Columbia Walla Walla railroad from the Port of Columbia. Shortly after these cars appeared on the track between Waitsburg and Prescott, posts on the facebook page Waitsburg In the Know began to appear from people concerned about their use. Port Director Dickinson posted on the page, explaining that Columbia Rail, the operator that leases the railroad from the port, is temporarily storing the cars while they are repaired. She and the operator asked the public to stay away from the cars as it is unsafe. It is also private property and unlawful to trespass on the property.
DAYTON – The Port of Columbia Commissioners held their regular meeting at the port's office on May 7, 2024. Commissioners present were Seth Bryan, Johnny Watts, Mike Spring, and the Executive Director, Jennie Dickinson.
During the first public comment period, Teeny McMunn thanked the port for its assistance in the community-wide flea market held at the fairgrounds over the weekend.
The commissioners handled several administrative items, including the budget report and vouchers. There were no new leases to discuss.
Dickinson said she had submitted the Recreation and Conservation (RCO) grant app...
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