Kennewick, Washington, in Bencon County, is the site of the findings of Kennewick Man, the remains of a prehistoric human found i 1996. The word "kennewick" it thought to mean "grassy place," and it was once known as "Tehe," which legend has it was the giggling of a girl's laughter when she was asked the name of the area. The town was incorporated in 1904.
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Learn about the city's government and public services. Contact information for public officials and local laws can be found on the site.
http://www.go2kennewick.com/
Offers information about this Kennewick hotel, including hotel services, a photo gallery, amenities and area attractions.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-kennewick-washington-WA701
Provides a variety of health services to patients including surgery. Visitors and patients can find directions to the facility and learn about health issues.
http://www.kennewickgeneral.com/
Offers access to essential facts about the school district including the school board's vision and action plan. Includes school directory, district calendar, bus routes and transportation, and resources such as curriculum guides and forms.
http://www.ksd.org/
Operates a port facility that accommodates ships and boats in Kennewick. Details on the port’s marina service and real estate projects currently underway can be found elsewhere on the site.
http://www.portofkennewick.org/
Provides an overview of Quality Inn, photographs, and a description of the facilities. Includes services and amenities, as well as reward programs, special offers, and arrangements for groups and meetings in Kennewick.
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-kennewick-washington-WA190
Three Rivers Convention Center
Describes upcoming events held at the center. Information on how to book an event at the facility and the building’s facilities are displayed elsewhere on the site.
http://www.threeriversconventioncenter.com/
Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau
Offers relocation advice and an overview of local attractions in the region. The site is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Chinese.
http://www.visittri-cities.com/
News and information authority for Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, Washington. Covers crime, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, business and other local goings-on. Includes multimedia section, yellow pages and online classifieds.
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/
