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.

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

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Port Commissioners Skip Novakovich (left) and Raul Contreras Gonzalez (right) presented Daniel Tlatenchi (center left) and Ricardo Garza with commemorative plagues, recognizing them for their outstanding service to the port and the community.
Port Awards 2025 “Friends of the Port”
Two individuals were honored today in recognition of their selfless devotion to Port of Kennewick’s properties and personal stewardship of Columbia Gardens Artisan Village, Clover Island and Vista Field. At today’s Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners meeting, port CEO Tim Arntzen announced the selection...
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The Local Bite food truck at Columbia Gardens.
The Local Bite Food Truck Joins Columbia Gardens Artisan Village
The Local Bite, a micro-business entrepreneur, has joined Columbia Gardens Artisan Village in Kennewick’s Historic Waterfront District. This food truck already has a strong local following for their Hawaiian inspired dishes.
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La Bahia Food Truck
La Bahia Seafood Truck Joins Columbia Gardens Food Truck Plaza
Attend La Bahia's ribbon-cutting event on Friday, September 12 at 11 a.m. at 325 E. Columbia Gardens Way in Kennewick. The event will include complimentary grilled items and Columbia Gardens mementos.
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Photo showing calculator, pen and financial papers.
Port of Kennewick Marks 30 Years of Consecutive Clean Audits
Port of Kennewick’s recent 2024 audits were clean, complete and accurate, with no findings, according to the Washington State Auditor’s Office. These audits mark 30 years of consecutive clean independent audit reports.
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Port Commissioners Skip Novakovich (left) and Raul Contreras Gonzalez (right) presented Daniel Tlatenchi (center left) and Ricardo Garza with commemorative plagues, recognizing them for their outstanding service to the port and the community.
Port Awards 2025 “Friends of the Port”
Two individuals were honored today in recognition of their selfless devotion to Port of Kennewick’s properties and personal stewardship of Columbia Gardens Artisan Village, Clover Island and Vista Field. At today’s Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners meeting, port CEO Tim Arntzen announced the selection...
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The Local Bite food truck at Columbia Gardens.
The Local Bite Food Truck Joins Columbia Gardens Artisan Village
The Local Bite, a micro-business entrepreneur, has joined Columbia Gardens Artisan Village in Kennewick’s Historic Waterfront District. This food truck already has a strong local following for their Hawaiian inspired dishes.
READ MORE
La Bahia Food Truck
La Bahia Seafood Truck Joins Columbia Gardens Food Truck Plaza
Attend La Bahia's ribbon-cutting event on Friday, September 12 at 11 a.m. at 325 E. Columbia Gardens Way in Kennewick. The event will include complimentary grilled items and Columbia Gardens mementos.
READ MORE
Photo showing calculator, pen and financial papers.
Port of Kennewick Marks 30 Years of Consecutive Clean Audits
Port of Kennewick’s recent 2024 audits were clean, complete and accurate, with no findings, according to the Washington State Auditor’s Office. These audits mark 30 years of consecutive clean independent audit reports.
READ MORE

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