Tri-Cities

About Tri-Cities, Washington

The Tri-Cities area consists of three neighboring cities — Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland in Benton and Franklin counties — with a combined population of 253,340 as of the 2010 census. West Richland is often included in the Tri-Cities, although it is a much smaller city than Kennewick, Pasco, or Richland.

Situated at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima Rivers in Southeast Washington, the Tri-Cities offer an abundance of outdoor recreation in addition to friendly downtown areas, upscale dining and retail options, art galleries, antique shops, and a variety of entertainment venues.

The Tri-Cities economy has historically been based on farming, with the hot summer days and volcanic soil producing premium wine grapes. Known as “The Heart of Washington Wine Country,” the Tri-Cities region is home to more than 160 wineries within a one-hour drive.

The Tri-Cities enjoy excellent transportation options. Interstate 82 connects the Tri-Cities with major cities like Seattle via Interstate 90, while the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco and the Richland Airport provide general aviation services. Ben Franklin Transit provides public bus service throughout the Tri-Cities area.

Tri-Cities, Washington, Hospitals and Medical Centers

If you find yourself involved in a car accident or other personal injury in the Tri-Cities, hospitals and medical centers in and around Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, Washington, include:

  • Kemmewick General Hospital, 900 S. Auburn Street, Kennewick, WA 99336
  • Lourdes Medical Center, 520 N. 4th Ave. Pasco, WA99301
  • Kadlec Regional Medical Center, 888 Swift Boulevard, Richland, WA 99354
  • Tri-City Orthopaedic Clinic, 6703 West Rio Grande Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336

Tri-Cities, Washington, Court Information

Each of Washington’s 39 counties has a District Court that hears civil suits with an amount in controversy of less than $75,000. Kennewick and Richland, in Benton County, utilize the Benton County District Court, held at the Benton County Justice Center, 7122 W. Okanogan Pl., Bldg. A, Kennewick, WA 99336. Phone: 509-735-8476. Pasco, in Franklin County, utilizes the Franklin County District Court, 1016 N. Fourth Ave., Pasco, WA 99301. Phone: 509-545-3593.

Each of Washington State’s 39 counties also has a Superior Court of general jurisdiction, hearing felony trials, appeals from District Court misdemeanor and civil trials and civil matters including lawsuits in which the amount in controversy is more than $75,000. Kennewick and Richland, in Benton County, utilize the Benton County Superior Court, held at the Benton County Justice Center, 7122 W. Okanogan Pl., Bldg. A, Kennewick, WA 99336. Phone: 509-736-3071. Pasco, in Franklin County, utilizes the Franklin County Superior Court,1016 N. Fourth Ave. #306, Pasco, WA 99301. Phone: 509-545-3525.