City of Kennewick Government

09/01/2026

Become a firefighter/paramedic with the Kennewick Fire Department!

Looking for your next career opportunity? Join a department that invests in your future and supports you every step of the way.

As a member of the Kennewick Fire Department, you'll enjoy:
🔥 Work 105 days a year: 48-hours on, followed by 96 hours off
🚒 Local fire academy training
🚑 Department-paid paramedic training opportunities
💰 Paramedic incentive pay increases starting at 13%, with increases to 14% after five years and 15% after 10 years
🏋️ On-duty fitness facilities at every fire station
🦺 Opportunities to serve on Technical Rescue and HazMat teams

Whether you're beginning your career or looking for your next department, discover why firefighters choose Kennewick.

Join our team. Serve with purpose. Build your future.

For more information and how to join go to: https://www.go2kennewick.com/195/Employment-Opportunities

Image Description: Graphic promoting careers with the Kennewick Fire Department, featuring firefighters and a child in front of a Kennewick fire engine. Text reads, “Grow your career. Grow with Kennewick Fire Department,” with details highlighting a 48-hours-on, 96-hours-off schedule and an annual salary range of $88,656–$116,664.

08/31/2026

🚧 Traffic Alert: Southridge Road Paving
The city of Kennewick’s contractor will be paving in the Southridge area and will require two-way traffic controlled by flaggers. The roundabout at Southridge and Ridgeline will be closed.

📍 Location: Southridge, between Ridgeline Drive and Hilderbrand Blvd.
📅 Work Dates: September 8 through 9.
⏰ Work Hours: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Please expect delays and reduced traffic flow while work is underway. Drivers are encouraged to slow down, follow flagger directions, and allow extra time when traveling through the area.

Thank you for your patience while this work is completed. It will be beautiful when it’s done!

Image Descriptions:
Image 1: A road work ahead sign displayed on a street. The overlay includes the Kennewick, Washington, city logo and the text “Road work notice.”

Image 2: A map highlighting the city road asphalt overlay work, with the street marked in orange to indicate the work area. The text “City Road asphalt overlay” appears at the bottom.

08/28/2026

Kennewick Fire Department on Ice ❄️
Kennewick Fire Department recently partnered with the Tri-City Americans for specialized on-ice emergency response training

KFD crews worked alongside the Americans’ Head Athletic Therapist Taylor Curry to practice safely moving injured players on the ice, efficient techniques for removing hockey equipment, and teamwork and communication during an emergency.

Training together in the rink environment helps both organizations better understand each other’s roles and work effectively as one team when an emergency occurs.

We appreciate the Tri-City Americans for the partnership and the opportunity to train together before the puck drops this season. GO AMS!

Image Descriptions
Image 1: Kennewick firefighters in uniform stand on an ice rink as the Tri-City Americans’ head athletic therapist Taylor Curry discusses emergency response training techniques.

Image 2: Kennewick firefighters practice transporting an injured person on a stretcher during a training exercise inside an ice rink.

Image 3: Kennewick firefighters carry a trainee on a stretcher across the ice during an emergency response training exercise.

Image 4: Kennewick firefighters observe a demonstration of medical equipment available at the facility near the ice rink. A hockey goal and other rink equipment are visible in the background.

08/28/2026

Kennewick School District returns to school on September 1. Please slow down, stay alert, and remember that all established school zones in Kennewick are 20 MPH.

Let’s work together to keep our students safe.

As summer winds down, we hope everyone is enjoying the Benton Franklin County Fair and has made the most of their summer!

Back to School Reminder:
The Kennewick School District returns to school on September 1st, and the Kennewick Police Department will be increasing patrols around local schools and monitoring school zones for speeding violations.

Remember:
All established school zones in the City of Kennewick are 20 MPH. School zones are clearly marked with signs and flashing beacons, and increased fines apply for school zone violations.

Why 20 MPH?
Because our children’s safety comes first. Lower vehicle speeds significantly reduce the likelihood of serious injury or death if a pedestrian is struck.

As students return to school, please slow down, stay alert, and watch for children crossing streets and walking or biking to school.
Let’s all do our part to keep our kids safe!

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

Kennewick’s Draft Transportation Plan Is Ready for Your Review
How will Kennewick’s transportation system keep up with future growth? The Draft Transportation Plan looks 20 years ahead and explores how the city can plan for a growing community.

The draft plan addresses questions like:
• What will Kennewick’s transportation system look like in 20 years?
• How can the city manage future growth?
• What’s the long-range plan for pedestrians?
• What’s the long-range plan for bicyclists?

The Draft Transportation Plan is now available to view online. We invite the community to review the plan, learn about proposed transportation projects and priorities, and share your comments and feedback.

View the draft plan and provide us with your feedback by Sept. 7: https://www.go2kennewick.com/1678/Transportation-System-Plan

Image Descriptions:
Image 1: Graphic with a photo of Kennewick under a blue overlay. Text reads, “What does the Transportation Plan Draft address?” A blue and green swoosh appears along the bottom.

Image 2: Graphic with a photo of the Southridge area in Kennewick. Text reads, “What will Kennewick’s transportation system look like in 20 years?” A blue and green swoosh appears along the bottom.

Image 3: Graphic with a photo of a roadwork vehicle. Text reads, “How will the city manage future growth?” A blue and green swoosh appears along the bottom.

Image 4: Graphic with a photo of a person using a wheelchair crossing a crosswalk. Text reads, “What’s the long-range plan for pedestrians?” A blue and green swoosh appears along the bottom.

Image 5: Graphic with a photo of a bicyclist riding on the road. Text reads, “What’s the long-range plan for bicyclists?” A blue and green swoosh appears along the bottom.

08/24/2026

We had an amazing time at Kennewick National Night Out — and it’s all thanks to you! 🎉

From meeting councilmembers and city staff to enjoying free burgers, hot dogs, Kona Ice, Knockerball inflatables, Big Top the Clown, and rides at the Gesa Carousel of Dreams, the evening was full of fun, connection, and community pride.

A huge thank you to our city departments, public safety teams, volunteers, and neighborhood partners — Tsunami Catering, Kennewick Police Department Foundation, Kennewick Union Firefighters Local 1296 and RAZR Restoration — for helping make this event possible

And, of course, thank you to everyone who came out and spent the evening with us. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with our community and celebrate what makes Kennewick such a great place to call home.

Kennewick Parks and Recreation Kennewick Fire Department Kennewick Police Department

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Image 1: Recreation Supervisor Haley Pink sits behind a city of Kennewick booth at National Night Out smiling after speaking to a young girl. A sign on the table promotes fall recreation programs, with additional event attendees in the background.

Image 2: Kennewick Firefighter Brandon Mbugua smiles while holding a red plastic firefighter helmet. Two children in front wear and hold firefighter helmets, while a woman smiles beside them. A fire department booth and other attendees are visible in the background.

Image 3: A young girl wearing bright green sunglasses sits on a police motorcycle and holds the handlebar while Kennewick Police Officer John Greenough stands nearby. Other police officers and a fire truck are visible in the background at a community event.

Image 4: Police Lieutenant James Scott speaks with a young boy and his mother at a community event. The boy holds a stroller handle while the officer leans down to had him a sticker. Event booths, emergency vehicles, and other attendees are visible in the background.

08/21/2026

Behind the scenes: The Three Rivers Convention Center expansion project is progressing on time and on budget, with the expansion anticipated to open in December 2026. City of Kennewick officials and staff, along with members of Kennewick Police Department and Kennewick Fire Department , recently toured the construction zone with Ryan Ford, contractor with Lydig Construction, and Lawrence Barney, Owner’s Representative with Turner & Townsend.

We look forward to seeing this exciting project take shape and we can’t wait to welcome you to the expanded space.

Image Description
Image 1: The Three Rivers Convention Center expansion building with fencing around it while it is under construction.

Image 2: Three Rivers Convention Center expansion event space with carpeted flooring, patterned wall panels, overhead lighting, tables and chairs, and workers installing carpet and moving materials.

Image 3: City Manager Erin Erdman smiling while touring the Three Rivers Convention Center expansion project.

Image 4: People from Kennewick Fire Department, Kennewick Police Department and city of Kennewick walking through a construction zone looking at the progress being made on the Three Rivers Convention Center expansion project.

Image 5: Interior of the Three Rivers Convention Center expansion under construction, showing a large open space with exposed steel beams, construction equipment, materials, and workers’ lifts.

08/20/2026

❗️National Night Out❗️

Reminder - National Night Out is TONIGHT!!

See you at the Southridge Sports and Events Complex from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

08/19/2026

We apologize for the inconvenience. We are currently manually operating the irrigation system during the day after the Highlands Grange Park restroom incident while we work to address the issue.

Our team is taking steps to get the system repaired and back on its normal watering schedule as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have questions or concerns, please call (509) 585-4293.