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Posted: September 1, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.
The Fruits of Benton REA’s Advocacy

AgriNorthwest is one of the many local farms and businesses that benefit from Benton REA's work with legislators to protect local resources

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Posted: July 7, 2026 at 10:40 a.m.
Court-Ordered River Operations Raise New Questions About Salmon Migration

Developments surrounding operations on Columbia and Snake River hydro system reports court-ordered changes may delay the migration of adult salmon.

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Posted: July 7, 2026 at 10:26 a.m.
Better Service Now and in the Future

As our communities grow and electric system demands evolve, we are making strategic investments to modernize our electric grid to power the future.

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Posted: February 25, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.
Benton REA Awarded $1 Million in Washington State Capital Budget for Wildfire Resilience Project

Benton REA is proud to share the exciting news that $1 million for our Wildfire Resilience Project has been included in the 2025–2027 Washington State Capital Budget.

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Posted: February 24, 2026 at 6:16 p.m.
Understanding the Rising Cost of Electricity

Benton REA is committed to providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity to our members.

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