The city of Pasco started as a sleepy area of the Pacific Northwest but now has a population estimated to be around 56,000 people. Major expansion has occurred in West Pasco with development of a community where residents want to live, work and play. Although the Hanford site is a factor in the economy, Pasco’s main economic source is agriculture. Agriculture and food industries including Lamb Weston and Tyson Foods, as well as industries such as Boise Cascade, Energy Northwest, Bechtel National Inc. Battelle’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, and transportation occupations, provided by the Tri-Cities Regional Airport, have allowed Pasco to attract a diverse community.

The downtown area is reflective of the Hispanic culture and tradition in the area, with its friendly business owners and colorful architecture. Recreational activities include various watersports available on the Columbia river, 15 miles of bike/walking pathways along the river, many public parks, the 22 mile Sacagawea Heritage Trail, a professional golf course, a professional indoor rodeo arena, eight softball fields, seven baseball parks, numerous soccer and tennis facilities and much more.