Kennewick

Kennewick is one of the three major cities that make up Tri-Cities, Washington, alongside Richland and Pasco. The city, which sits on the south side of the Columbia River, was ceded by the Umatilla and Yakama tribes in 1855 and incorporated in 1904.

Kennewick's claims to fame include:
► Kennewick Man: An almost complete skeleton found in Columbia Park, dated at 9,200 years old.
► Tri-City Water Follies: An annual hydroplane race and event held along the Columbia River.
► Tri-City Americans: An ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League which plays from the Toyota Center.

  • County: Benton
  • Population: 84,488
  • Zip Codes: 99336, 99337, 99338
  • Area Code: 509
  • City Website
Kennewick Fraud Suspects Sought in $7800 Theft
Kennewick Fraud Suspects Sought in $7800 Theft
Kennewick Police are seeking to ID and locate these two suspects related to a major fraud and theft case.  The suspects allegedly stole a debit card, then spent a lot of money Police did not specify the business or when it occurred, but said surveillance videos captured the suspects stealing the card, and leaving one of the stores where purchases were made. ...
Update–Kennewick Shooting Nets An Arrest, One Injured
Update–Kennewick Shooting Nets An Arrest, One Injured
Kennewick Police have updated the shooting incident that occurred at Clearwater and Union on Tuesday afternoon.  One adult in custody, also an injury Tuesday afternoon, Kennewick Police responded to Clearwater and North Union about gunfire. Initiall...

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