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. ...

Road Construction on W. 6th and S. Dayton

As part of the Kennewick High School construction project, the streets shown below will be closed in order to be reconstructed. 

The duration of the closures are as follows:

S. Dayton St from KID bridge to W. 6th Ave.

• Closed to all through traffic f...

Approved for Modified Phase 1

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Benton County Commissioners, Franklin County Commissioners, and Benton-Franklin Health DistrictContact:Benton-Franklin Health District PIOEoc.pio@bfhd.wa.gov509-460-4200July 2, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBenton and Franklin Counties wer...

Cover Your Face and Maintain Your Space

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

Reopening at a Reduced Capacity

Under Governor Inslee’s Phase 2 reopening plan, certain businesses can reopen but at reduced capacity. If your business has a posted occupant load, or a Certificate of Occupancy indicating your occupant load, use that to determine the reduced ca...

Defensible Space Around Your Home

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date:              June 22, 2020

Contact:         Captain Brian Ellis, Deputy Fire Marshal

Phone:     &...

Changes to City Council Meetings

Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28 (including all amendments,) made in response to the COVID-19 emergency, prohibits members of the public from attending meetings in-person but requires agencies to provide options for the public to participate...

Everyone Counts

The U.S. Constitution mandates a complete population count every 10 years to apportion seats in the House of Representatives. The state uses it to draw boundaries for every level of government down to the school districts. An accurate census ensures fair ...