# ‘Opportunity Zones’: Port of Centralia chosen to participate for second time in federal tax incentive program

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-17T21:22:59.490Z
Updated: 2026-10-17T23:09:59.322Z
Original source: [The Daily Chronicle](https://www.chronline.com/stories/opportunity-zones-port-of-centralia-chosen-to-participate-for-second-time-in-federal-tax,409752)
Source published: 2026-10-09T23:26:08.000Z
Type: News
Topics: OZ Funds

The Daily Chronicle reports that the Port of Centralia's industrial park area was selected for Washington's Opportunity Zones 2.0 nomination list. The state chose 99 areas from 152 applications. Port officials expect the selection to help attract companies and private investment to Lewis County, but those economic benefits remain anticipated outcomes.

The article cites a state dashboard describing support for an existing manufacturing tenant and potential space for another tenant that could add five to ten jobs. The selections are state nominations submitted to the U.S. Treasury. The governor's announcement identifies federal review and certification as the next step, with new designations scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027.

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