SOCO (South Columbia) Creative Festival on 9.23.23

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...

UPDATE - Upcoming Building Code Changes

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)&...

Join Us for Fire Prevention Night!

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 ...

Citywide Crack Sealing Started 9/18

Photo Contest!

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...

New Businesses in Kennewick

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

New Kennewick Businesses

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.

UPDATE - Upcoming Building Code Changes

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)&...

South Columbia Creative Festival on 9.23.23

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...

Express Permitting Available for Certain Projects

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...

Join Us for Fire Prevention Night!

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 ...

2022 Annual Report - Kennewick Fire Department

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

Kennewick Fire Department Strategic Plan

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!

KPD Pantry Patrol

When you Leave it - Lock it

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...

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...

Youth Basketball Leauge

Fall Activity Guide

View the Fall Activity Guide