Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland are the titular "Tri-Cities" in Washington, but there are other towns that make up the community. Benton City, West Richland, Finley, and Prosser are commonly considered to be part of the Tri-Cities. Located in Washington's Columbia Basin, Tri-Cities is known for its wine, wind, and arid climate.
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Discover The Best Farmers Markets In Tri-Cities This Spring For L
Get ready for the Tri-Cities Farmers Markets! Enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, local crafts, and live entertainment while supporting your community from May to October.

This is What the Tri-Cities Region Looked Like Millions of Years Ago
Sub-tropical plants and trees instead of sagebrush and sand? Yep, it was here in eastern Washington millions of years ago.

Needed NOW: Emerging Artists For BFT Mobile Initiative
Turn in your finished product to your art teacher, upload it online, or drop it off at Customer Service at Three Rivers Transit Center no later than Friday, March 28, 2024.

Late-Night Coffee Meetups: Teenage Tradition in Tri-Cities
Uncover the nostalgia of late-night coffee gatherings for teens. Were places like Shari's and Perkins the go-to spots for free refills and endless chats?

The BEST Food Trucks in Tri-Cities, WA: Discover a Culinary Craze
Discover the culinary revolution happening in the Tri-Cities with a diverse array of food trucks offering everything from BBQ to gourmet sandwiches!

Education, Fun On Deck For Potato Conference
The 2025 Washington/Oregon Potato Conference takes place this week in the Tri-Cities. Chris Voigt, Executive Director of the Washington State Potato Commission said with over 2,600 attendees and nearly 170 vendors, this is the largest potato Conference in North America. Voigt s...

Fire Sprinklers Flood Portions of Hanford High School Friday
More damage was actually done by the sprinklers than the fire.

Wine Minute: Changes At WSU
Washington State University has made several changes to the school's Viticulture and Enology curriculum. Dr. Jean Dodson Peterson explains the changes and how they will benefit students.
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Why Do We Still Have Levees in Tri-Cities & Why Are They Overgrown?
Yes, we have levees along the river shore in Tri-Cities to prevent flooding, but there are other reasons why we still have the levees that might surprise you. And, why are they being allowed to overgrow with brush, weeds, and trees?

How Did Richland, Pasco and Kennewick Get Their Names – Simplified
There are varying stories on how Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick got their names - they involve Native American words, railroaders, and land developers.

Tri-Cities Airport Increasing Opportunities to Fly Direct to Southern California
Tri-Cities airport now has even more options to fly direct to California without a layover in Seattle.

One Deadly Snake in Eastern Washington Slithers in Tri-Cities
They'll often stay quiet when humans walk by to avoid being discovered.