Opinion

By Brent Grening, CEO In the early part of 2020, two projects we’re working on here at the Port have one thing in common – they connect people to places. The Pioneer Street Rail Overpass is now [...]

Opinion: Covid-19 Exposes Urgent Need for High-Speed Internet Capacity By: Bruce Wiseman, Commissioner I’ve been one of your three Port Commissioners for over 20 years. During my tenure, [...]

Good Communication Makes for Great Community By Joe Melroy, Commissioner When you want to get something done as a team, communication is the name of the game. It’s no different when we’re working [...]

Opinion: Advanced Manufacturing Center Will Grow, Protect Jobs By Brent Grening, CEO When it comes to economic development, recent years have been good. Ridgefield and SW Washington have [...]

Opinion: Teamwork Rules In Ridgefield By Scott Hughes, Commissioner “There’s a lot going on in Ridgefield,” my fellow Port Commissioners and I hear a lot. And, it’s true. New people, new homes, [...]

WHY RIDGEFIELD NEEDS ITS COMMUNITY PORT Brent Grening, CEO The role of cities and counties in our communities is generally understood. They provide police and fire protection and help manage [...]