12 Days of Christmas Giveaway is BACK!!

Kennewick Parks and Recreation is offering a festive holiday activity for the entire family.  We realize the new state restrictions can make it difficult for families to enjoy the holiday season and are providing an activity that can help get you...

Stand Up For Local and Shop Small All Season Long!

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country. Shop Small is a nationwide movement to celebrate small businesses every day and to help communities thrive and stay vibrant. Founded by American ...

Jobsite Inspection Information on COVID-19 Safety Requirements

The City of Kennewick complies with all of the requirements set by the State of Washington and the increased efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

These steps are intended to protect our citizens, business owners, inspectors and all city staff....

New Pathway Completed Between Edison Street and Union Street

A paved pedestrian/bicycle pathway project between Edison Street and Union Street was just completed. The City is very grateful to the contributions of our community partners who made this project a success.

The City received $353,000 through the...

Rent and Utilities Assistance for Low Income-Qualified Families

The Tri-Cities HOME Consortium, member Cities Kennewick, Pasco and Richland have awarded $700,000 to Benton Franklin Community Action Committee (CAC) to administer an Emergency, Short-Term, Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program helping low income-qualifi...

Temporary Outdoor Dining and Retail Expansion Option

To assist businesses and facilitate the safe restart of our local economy, City Council unanimously passed  on July 7th, an ordinance temporarily waiving minimum off-street parking requirements for restaurant and retail uses in commercial zones. ...

Business Licensing

Before applying for a business license, it is very important that you verify that your business activity meets the zoning requirements for the location you have selected if operating business from any premises within the City limits of Kennewick.

Recreation

City of Kennewick takes pride in the park and recreational facilities available for residents and visitors. There are 34 maintained public parks and facilities spread throughout the city with 855 total acres of which about 400 is green space.

Kennewick Maps & GIS

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a spatial model of City facilities & infrastructure in the “real” world. This collection of maps and data can help you visualize information. Property owners can also find parcel information, zoning, utilities, etc.

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway is BACK!!

Kennewick Parks and Recreation is offering a festive holiday activity for the entire family.  We realize the new state restrictions can make it difficult for families to enjoy the holiday season and are providing an activity that can help get you...

Jobsite Inspection Information on COVID-19 Safety Requirements

The City of Kennewick complies with all of the requirements set by the State of Washington and the increased efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

These steps are intended to protect our citizens, business owners, inspectors and all city staff....

Stand Up For Local and Shop Small All Season Long!

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country. Shop Small is a nationwide movement to celebrate small businesses every day and to help communities thrive and stay vibrant. Founded by American ...

Best Places to Live on a $60,000 Salary

According to Census data, more than 17% of American households earn between $50,000 and $74,999, making it the income bracket comprising the highest number of people. This large cohort may not be among the most handsomely paid in the U.S., but strategical...

Rent and Utilities Assistance for Low Income-Qualified Families

The Tri-Cities HOME Consortium, member Cities Kennewick, Pasco and Richland have awarded $700,000 to Benton Franklin Community Action Committee (CAC) to administer an Emergency, Short-Term, Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program helping low income-qualifi...

Best Housing Markets

Financial technology company SmartAsset released the rankings from its annual Housing Markets Study  and Kennewick made the list. The study measures market health by growth and stability. 

For a look at how Kennewick compares with the nat...

Temporary Outdoor Dining and Retail Expansion Option

To assist businesses and facilitate the safe restart of our local economy, City Council unanimously passed  on July 7th, an ordinance temporarily waiving minimum off-street parking requirements for restaurant and retail uses in commercial zones. ...

Council Workshop Presentation

On July 14, 2020, the Kennewick Police Department presented to city council about the department’s policy governing use of force. The workshop presentation is just over two hours in length and covers many important topics related to use of force...

WASPC Accreditation

Use of Force Policy

The Kennewick Police Department’s highest priority is safeguarding the life, dignity and liberty of all persons.  Officers shall demonstrate this principle in their daily interactions with the community they are sworn to protect and ser...

#MaskOn2MoveOn

KPD Pantry Patrol

Did You Know?

If you have any unwanted prescription medications, prescription patches, over the counter medications, vitamins, samples or pet medications, you can drop them off no questions asked in a secure collection box in the Kennewick Police Station lobby. &nb...

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway is BACK!!

Kennewick Parks and Recreation is offering a festive holiday activity for the entire family.  We realize the new state restrictions can make it difficult for families to enjoy the holiday season and are providing an activity that can help get you...

Youth Basketball League

Modified Hybrid Fall Day Camp