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 of Kennewick Commissioners Skip Novakovich (left) and Thomas Moak (right) stand with 2024 “Friends of the Port” Award honorees Victor Palencia (center left) and Ron Swanby.
Swanby & Palencia Honored as 2024 “Friends of the Port”
Port of Kennewick honored Ron Swanby, owner of Swampy’s BBQ Sauce & Catering, and Victor Palencia, owner of Monarcha Winery, as its 2024 Friends of the Port awardees for their outstanding service to the port and the community.
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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 of Kennewick Plans Additional Soil Testing at Vista Field
Soil testing on a private commercial lot under construction at Vista Field found levels of PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), above the limit set by Washington State Department of Ecology. The Port has hired Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting to take soil samples at Vista Field in mid-July to evaluate the site for PFAS.
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Port of Kennewick Commissioners Skip Novakovich (left) and Thomas Moak (right) stand with 2024 “Friends of the Port” Award honorees Victor Palencia (center left) and Ron Swanby.
Swanby & Palencia Honored as 2024 “Friends of the Port”
Port of Kennewick honored Ron Swanby, owner of Swampy’s BBQ Sauce & Catering, and Victor Palencia, owner of Monarcha Winery, as its 2024 Friends of the Port awardees for their outstanding service to the port and the community.
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
Port of Kennewick Plans Additional Soil Testing at Vista Field
Soil testing on a private commercial lot under construction at Vista Field found levels of PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), above the limit set by Washington State Department of Ecology. The Port has hired Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting to take soil samples at Vista Field in mid-July to evaluate the site for PFAS.
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