The largest of the three cities, with a growing population around 70,000, the city of Kennewick offers a thriving economy, excellent school system, and affordable housing. The city is a retail hub for Southeastern Washington, and benefits from a talented labor pool, steady job market and low cost of living.
With over 300 days of sunshine each year and mild winters, the recreational activities in the area abound. Kennewick has over 30 parks providing biking and hiking opportunities, 3 golf courses, and river access ideal for water sports and fishing. Kennewick is also home to the Tri-City Americans hockey team and the Arena Indoor Football League’s Tri-Cites Fever. The teams play their home games in the Toyota Center, which also hosts many other regional sports events, concerts and Broadway shows. Every summer the Water Follies hydroplane racing takes place on the Columbia River in Columbia Park, and the Benton-Franklin County Fair is held at the fairgrounds in Kennewick.
With 160 wineries within a 50-mile radius and numerous fine dining establishments, Kennewick proves to be one of Washington’s most progressive cities. Kennewick is an ideal place to raise a family and the abundant opportunities for enjoyable recreation provide a place for a flourishing lifestyle.
March 15th, 2012
Tri-Cities, February 2012 The Tri-Cities had 334 new properties go under contract in February 2012, up 19.7% from February 2011.Ā As of the end of February 2012, active inventory was 1162, an 18.7% increase from February 2011, but consistent with inventory levels for the 4th quarter of 2011. There were 167 closings in …
February 15th, 2012
Tri-Cities, January 2012 The Tri-Cities had 245 new properties go under contract in January 2012, up 9% from January 2011. As of the end of January 2012, active inventory was 1128, an 18.2% increase from January 2011, but consistent with inventory levels for the 4th quarter of 2011. There were 152 closings in January 2012, …
January 19th, 2012
Experts positive about Tri-Cities' economic future - Mid-Columbia News | Tri-City Herald : Mid-Columbia news. Published by the Tri-City Herald: Though growth has slowed, the Tri-Cities should continue to see job gains as it has for the past 20 years. Labor industry experts spoke optimistically Wednesday about the …