Port advances CERB road fund application

Port of Whitman Commissioners Monday learned the port's application for a Community Economic Revitalization Board grant has been approved in the first round of evaluations.

The application will advance to a second tier application, and if approved would be used for road upgrades at the Port of Wilma.

The project would also be funded by both the port and county.

The CERB board provides funding to local governments and federally-recognized tribes for public infrastructure which supports private business growth and expansion.

Only specific projects are eligible for CERB funds. Those include domes...