Port awarded $1 million for rail service

USK - The Port of Pend Oreille has been awarded a $1 million grant through the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board’s inaugural Rural Ports Program, the Port announced in a news release. CERB is a program of the state Department of Commerce.

“This funding is an important step to turning our vision of heritage rail tourism into reality, creating jobs, attracting visitors, and diversifying our economy,” Port commissioner Kim Gentle said in the news release. “We’re honored to be a part of CERB’s first Rural Ports Program awards.”