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The Port of Kennewick is enhancing the quality of life in the Tri-Cities and surrounding region. This is your port. LEARN MORE Vista Field Redevelopment Begins! After years of listening and planning, work is underway to honor the community’s vision for an urban town center. EXPLORE THE VISTA FIELD PROJECT The Food Truck Plaza at Columbia Gardens is open! Mobile vendors are serving street eats at Columbia Gardens Artisan Village on East Columbia Drive. FIND YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TRUCK Art has the power to transform. The Port of Kennewick was honored with a Governor’s Heritage Award for its significant contributions to the creative and cultural vitality of Washington state. Artwork in the Port district helps share the stories of the community’s history, culture, people, and lifestyle. EXPLORE PORT DISTRICT ARTWORK Governor's Arts and Heritage Awards 2018 program cover. Aerial of Columbia Gardens Food Truck Plaza.
A water feature and pedestrian bridge at Vista Field.

Vista Field

Creating a walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented urban town center by following a community-driven master plan.

Latino Heritage Mural installed on the Columbia Gardens wine buildings.

Columbia Drive

Reconnecting the community to its waterfront and historic downtown along east Columbia Drive in Kennewick.

Clover Island view from the sky

Clover Island

Renewing a waterfront destination with public amenities, boat launch, marina, artwork and a restored shoreline.

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Front of the Port of Kennewick offices building on Clover Island.
Notice of Vacancy for District 1 Commissioner
The second invitation for applicants/nominees is now open from September 23 to October 8, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Pacific. Per state law, to be eligible a candidate must be a resident and registered voter of Port of Kennewick District 1 (confirm with Benton County Auditor’s Office).
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Sandy’s Quilts of Valor® and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5785 awarding Port of Kennewick Commissioner Skip Novakovich a Quilt of Valor® during the port’s September 22 commission meeting.
Quilt of Valor® Awarded to Port Commissioner Skip Novakovich
Sandy’s Quilts of Valor® and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5785 awarded Port of Kennewick Commissioner Skip Novakovich a Quilt of Valor® during the port’s September 22 commission meeting.
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Front of the Port of Kennewick offices building on Clover Island.
Port to Host Washington’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
Port of Kennewick is hosting a board meeting in the Tri-Cities for Washington’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA). The public meeting is on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at port's commission chambers located at 350 Clover Island Drive, Suite 200 in Kennewick.
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Port of Kennewick Commission Chambers.
Port Seeks District 1 Commission Board Member
Port of Kennewick is seeking applicants to represent District 1 on its Board of Commissioners. Port Commissioners Skip Novakovich and Raul Contreras Gonzalez will appoint a replacement by the end of November to fill the District 1 position.
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Front of the Port of Kennewick offices building on Clover Island.
Notice of Vacancy for District 1 Commissioner
The second invitation for applicants/nominees is now open from September 23 to October 8, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Pacific. Per state law, to be eligible a candidate must be a resident and registered voter of Port of Kennewick District 1 (confirm with Benton County Auditor’s Office).
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Sandy’s Quilts of Valor® and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5785 awarding Port of Kennewick Commissioner Skip Novakovich a Quilt of Valor® during the port’s September 22 commission meeting.
Quilt of Valor® Awarded to Port Commissioner Skip Novakovich
Sandy’s Quilts of Valor® and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5785 awarded Port of Kennewick Commissioner Skip Novakovich a Quilt of Valor® during the port’s September 22 commission meeting.
READ MORE
Front of the Port of Kennewick offices building on Clover Island.
Port to Host Washington’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
Port of Kennewick is hosting a board meeting in the Tri-Cities for Washington’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA). The public meeting is on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at port's commission chambers located at 350 Clover Island Drive, Suite 200 in Kennewick.
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Port of Kennewick Commission Chambers.
Port Seeks District 1 Commission Board Member
Port of Kennewick is seeking applicants to represent District 1 on its Board of Commissioners. Port Commissioners Skip Novakovich and Raul Contreras Gonzalez will appoint a replacement by the end of November to fill the District 1 position.
READ MORE

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