VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Port of Vancouver is coming off one of its best financial years on record.

Established more than 100 years ago, the port serves as a key trade gateway linking Asia and South America to the U.S. and Canada. It's also home to more than 50 businesses.

In 2024, the port reported more than $55 million in revenue, and with several projects underway , the port is looking optimistic about the future.

The port is governed by a board of three commissioners elected to six-year terms. Current Commissioner Jack Burkman plans to retire, and former Clark County Councilor Temple Lentz is running to replace him.

Lentz has also served on Washington's Fright Mobility Strategy Investment Board since 2022 and is currently the President and CEO of Vancouver's Historic Trust. She was

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