News Flash

Posted on: July 25, 2023

SOCO (South Columbia) Creative Festival on 9.23.23

SoCo Festival Newsflash 9.23.23-01

Downtown Kennewick event celebrating the South Columbia Creative District, also known as SoCo!

On Saturday, September 23rd Kennewick Ave from Dayton Street to Washington Street will be open to outdoor dining, retail, and entertainment from 10 am-3 pm!

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City Front Page News
Posted on: April 20, 2023

UPDATE - Upcoming Building Code Changes

Building Code Changes Newsflash 3.15.2024 [Recovered]-01

Effective March 15, 2024, the adopted Building Codes for the State of Washington will change. Washington State Amended Codes will change from the 2018 versions to the 2021 versions. The codes affected are:

?  International Building Code (IBC)&...

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City Front Page News
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Join Us for Fire Prevention Night!

Fire Prevention Week Newsflash 2023-01

On Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 4pm to 7pm, Benton County Fire District No. 1 and the Kennewick Fire Department will be hosting a Fire Prevention Week Open House at its joint Fire Training Facility at 1811 S. Ely St. in Kennewick.

This FREE event will ...

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City Front Page News
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Citywide Crack Sealing Started 9/18

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Citywide crack sealing started this morning and will run until mid-October (weather permitting). We use crack-sealing to prevent water from getting into the roadway cracks during winter weather, which helps prevent potholes.

Crack sealing is the process wh...

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City Front Page News
Posted on: August 9, 2023

Photo Contest!

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The City of Kennewick's photo contest is open to those who live, work, or enjoy spending time in Kennewick. We encourage images depicting the vibrant and diverse area we call home. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit thei...

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Additional Info... City Front Page News
Posted on: January 11, 2023

New Businesses in Kennewick

Open 4 Business Newsflash Downtown Kennewick

Check the new business license list to see what new businesses are opening in Kennewick.

New Kennewick Businesses

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Check the new business license list City Front Page News

News Flash

Posted on: October 6, 2016

Business Licensing

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.

Read More... City Spotlights
Posted on: October 6, 2016

Recreation

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.

Recreation Website City Spotlights
Posted on: October 6, 2016

Kennewick Maps & GIS

MapsGIS

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.

Go to Maps... City Spotlights

News Flash

News Flash

News Flash

News Flash

Posted on: April 20, 2023

UPDATE - Upcoming Building Code Changes

Building Code Changes Newsflash 3.15.2024 [Recovered]-01

Effective March 15, 2024, the adopted Building Codes for the State of Washington will change. Washington State Amended Codes will change from the 2018 versions to the 2021 versions. The codes affected are:

?  International Building Code (IBC)&...

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Economic Development
Posted on: July 25, 2023

South Columbia Creative Festival on 9.23.23

SoCo Festival Newsflash 9.23.23-01

Downtown Kennewick event celebrating the South Columbia Creative District, also known as SoCo!

On Saturday, September 23rd Kennewick Ave from Dayton Street to Washington Street will be open to outdoor dining, retail, and entertainment from 10 am-3 pm!

Local...

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Economic Development
Posted on: March 29, 2023

Express Permitting Available for Certain Projects

Express Permit Newsflash

The City of Kennewick offers an Express Permit program for projects that meet pre-specified qualifications. 

  • Commercial Tenant Improvement (TI) projects with a work area of less than 4,000 sq. ft. (usually qualifies),
  • Commercial TI projects up to 1...
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Additional Info... Economic Development

News Flash

Posted on: September 21, 2023

Join Us for Fire Prevention Night!

Fire Prevention Week Newsflash 2023-01

On Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 4pm to 7pm, Benton County Fire District No. 1 and the Kennewick Fire Department will be hosting a Fire Prevention Week Open House at its joint Fire Training Facility at 1811 S. Ely St. in Kennewick.

This FREE event will ...

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Fire & Ambulance
Posted on: May 12, 2023

2022 Annual Report - Kennewick Fire Department

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The Kennewick Fire Department's 2022 Annual Report has been published and is available for review.

View the KFD 2022 Annual Report here: Fire & Ambulance
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Kennewick Fire Department Strategic Plan

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In 2021-2022, the Kennewick Fire Department collaborated, created and implemented the 2022-2026 Kennewick Fire Department Strategic Plan. Take a look at the exciting and challenging things happening at KFD!

View the KFD Strategic Plan here: Fire & Ambulance

News Flash

Posted on: February 5, 2019

KPD Pantry Patrol

KPD Food Pantry

The Kennewick Police Department KPD Pantry Patrol support of the KPD School Resource Officers (SRO). The program is designed to help the SRO's provide snacks for kids who are needing an extra snack to get them  through their day without going hun...

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Police Department
Posted on: June 21, 2017

When you Leave it - Lock it

Crime Stopper Logo

Did you know that 50% of the time when a vehicle is stolen in Kennewick it is either left unlocked; with the keys or left running unattended? 50% of the time a home is broken into, it is left unlocked or doors and window are left open. 50% of the time whe...

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Additional Info... Police Department
Posted on: July 17, 2017

Did You Know?

Med Return Box

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...

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Police Department

News Flash

Posted on: September 11, 2023

Youth Basketball Leauge

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Only 100 available spots in each division.  Grades 1-6.  Discount Day is Saturday, October 7 from 9a – 4p online only.  
Kindergarten Basketball League is a shorter season than our Youth Basketball League but with all t...
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Recreation