CITY OF RICHLAND

The City of Richland is located at the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima Rivers in southeastern Washington. Richland is a full-service city, with a fabulous quality of life, and is actively creating its future!

Richland offers an enviable combination of natural amenities and city services that contributes to the high quality of life our residents treasure. Our city staff is dedicated to providing and protecting that high quality of life.

Richland provides police and fire protection, water, sewer, storm-water and garbage collection services as well as electric utilities, long- and short-range planning, parks and recreation programs, city street and public facility maintenance and library services.

(www.ci.richland.wa.us)

CITY OF PASCO

Pasco has experienced rapid residential growth in the 21st century, growing from a 2000 population of 32,066 to a 2015 population estimate of 68,240. This growth has occurred hand-in-hand with increasing quality of life – Pasco’s crime rate has dropped more than 80% since 1990 and cited as one of the safest cities in the state in several different surveys; Pasco was 2nd in “10 Washington State Cities On The Rise”, one of the “12 of the Best Places to Live in Washington”, one of the “Best Places for Home Ownership”, one of the “Best Cities for Millennial Job Seekers in Washington”, and Pasco/Franklin County was named one of the ten best counties for millennial’s in Washington.

For more detailed demographic information, visit Benton-Franklin Trends.

Boasting good schools, health care facilities, faith communities, numerous retail/professional opportunities, recreational areas, and predominantly good weather, Pasco is a place where people put down roots and raise families in a safe, forward-thinking, active environment.

Pasco’s Recreation Features
Pasco is a sports-minded community! Some of the amenities offered include:

• 15 miles of pathway overlooking the majestic Columbia River for bikers and hikers
• 20 soccer fields
• 24 public tennis courts
• A 3.1-mile cross-country course dedicated for walkers, joggers, and runners
• A 50-meter pool
• A multipurpose outdoor stadium with state-of-the-art turf field and a 10-lane, all-weather running track capable of hosting state-level football and track events
• A professional golf course to enjoy nearly year-round play
• A professional indoor rodeo arena
• A professional minor league baseball stadium
• 8 softball fields
• 7 baseball parks

(www.pasco-wa.gov)

CITY OF KENNEWICK

Located in beautiful southeastern Washington State, Kennewick is the largest of the Tri-Cities Metropolitan Statistical Area and at the forefront of statewide growth. Benefiting from a talented labor force, steady job market and low cost of living, Kennewick is a thriving city attracting tourism and a reputation for fun…

The pursuit of happiness stretches 26 square miles and features a variety of sports and recreational activities, entertainment, the region’s retail shopping hub and a casual, easy-living vibe. Nestled in the heart of Washington wine country, Kennewick boasts over 160 wineries within a 50 mile radius. More than 300 days of sunshine and its location along the Columbia River provide a variety of recreational activities including world-class fishing, birding, bike trails and parks.

(www.go2kennewick.com)

CITY OF WEST RICHLAND

Quality of life in West Richland, Washington is unrivaled: we enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, excellent neighborhoods, a first-rate school system, and a relaxed lifestyle. City of West Richland residents benefit from lively community events complemented by a caring and welcoming atmosphere.

Our location in Eastern Washington gives us plenty of sunshine and outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant. We are proud to be a part of the Tri-Cities, Washington metro area.

(www.westrichland.org)

CITY OF PROSSER

In more recent years, Prosser’s location on a major river (the Yakima) and highway access has encouraged a growing wine business and associated tourist industry. Several Prosser wineries are located within the Yakima Valley appellation.

• Prosser Community Awards Banquet In January the community honors hard working citizens and volunteers.
• Red Wine & Chocolate
• Sweet Retreat 2nd Saturday in March the Columbia Valley Winery Association hosts the pairing of sweet wine with food.

• Spring Barrel Tasting In April various wineries offer tasting.
• Wine Country Spring Fair In May on Mother’s Day weekend arts and crafts in the park.
• Farmers Market Usually starts in May sometime and runs every weekend through harvest.
• The Dash Race for the Kids Early June after school lets out we have a bicycle competition a 62-mile “Metric Century” and youth fun run. Wine tasting after for the adults.
• Kestrel Festival Sponsored by Kestrel Wines. This takes place in June each year.
• Old Fashioned 4 July 4 July Weekend, includes a kiddie parade, car show, fireworks, bingo, stage shows, and food vendors in the park.
• Art Walk and Wine Gala Wine tasting event in the middle of July.
• A Night Out Beginning of September. Fundraising benefit of food and fun for the Prosser Memorial Foundation.
• Prosser State’s Day Celebration Another one of the top events of the year. On Labor Day. There is a carnival in the city park, and a parade in the morning. Miss Prosser is crowned.
• The Great Prosser Balloon Rally The last of the top events. On September 23, 24, & 25th 2016, Hot air balloons are scheduled to launch just after dawn from the Prosser airport. Balloons glow from within at Art Fiker Stadium during The Great Prosser Balloon Rally Night Glow show.
• Annual Harvest Festival Same weekend as the Balloon Rally. Arts and crafts downtown with fun and food.
• Annual Caren Mercer-Andreason Street Painting Festival Same weekend as the Prosser Balloon Rally and Harvest Festival. Watch local and regional artists create works of art on the pavement in downtown Prosser.
• Thanksgiving in Wine Country Sunday after Thanksgiving. Sample all the newly released wines.
• Family Christmas Festival The annual lighting of the Christmas tree takes place with carolers and holiday music.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosser,_Washington)

CITY OF BENTON CITY

Benton City was originally platted by the Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Company in 1909 at the junction of the Walla Walla and Yakima lines. It took its name from Benton S. Groscup (and not the county’s namesake), who was influential in the separation of Benton County from Yakima County. Freight and passenger depots were built by the railroad in 1910.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benton_City,_Washington)

CITY OF BURBANK

Burbank is a census-designated place (CDP) in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States, where the Snake River meets the Columbia. The population was 3,291 at the 2010 census. Named for Luther Burbank, the city is located just east of Pasco and Kennewick, across the Snake and Columbia Rivers, respectively. Kennewick and Pasco are two of the Tri-Cities, and although Burbank is much smaller than either of the two cities, generally Burbank can be considered to be part of the Tri-Cities metropolitan area.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burbank,_Washington)

CITY OF YAKIMA

The Greater Yakima metro area is situated east-west in a landscape of gentle slopes and rich silt-loamy soils of a river basin. Looking north you see Yakima Ridge-Cleman Mountain with Mount Rainier in the background, and the Naches River flowing through the valley. As you look south you see Rattlesnake Hills-Ahtanum Ridge with Mount Adams in the background. The Yakima River flows north-south through the Selah and Union Gaps connecting the Kittitas Valley with the greater Yakima Valley.