State approves $4 million for Connell Rail Interchange

OTHELLO — Port of Warden officials discussed a legislative update on their ongoing projects during their regular meeting Thursday, primarily the Connell Rail Interchange improvements, which received another $4 million in approved funds from the state legislature, and potential future funding for their industrial road project. Consultant for the port Patrick Boss gave the update on the interchange, used by the Columbia Basin Railroad, during the meeting. “I think we're all happy about that,” Boss said, “because we all were concerned about being a little short on that (funding).” “That's a good thing to hear,” said Port Commissioner Dale Pomeroy.