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 ...

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.

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. ...

Cover Your Face and Maintain Your Space

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

Defensible Space Around Your Home

Staff from the Fire Marshal’s Office of the Kennewick Fire Department will be providing information this week to homeowners in the Zintel Canyon area.  

Door hanger packets containing a letter from the Fire Chief, information on creating...

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...

Kennewick Is Open For Business

In an effort to help Kennewick businesses communicate with the public during the virus outbreak, we have launched the Kennewick is Open for Business section to our website.  Any Kennewick small business that is open and has updated business hours...

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 ...

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:     &...

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...

Summer Activity Guide Now Available!

View the Summer Activity Guide and enjoy an Active summer!  Check out Ninja Training on our new challenge course or apply for financial assistance and receive a 75% subsidy on most programs.

*We are waiting for more direction on the phased opening ...