Kennewick, a city in Benton County, exists in southeastern Washington. It is the most populous of the three cities collectively referred to as the Tri-Cities (the others being Pasco and Richland). Kennewick is located along the southwest bank of the Columbia River, opposite Pasco, Washington, and just south of the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers and northeast of the Walla Walla River. As of the 2004 census estimates, the city had a total population of 60,118, making it the largest city in Benton County. Kennewick's current mayor is James Beaver.

History

Kennewick was officially incorporated on February 5, 1904. Previously, the town had been known by many names, the strangest was "Tehe" which was allegedly attributed to the reaction from a native girl's laughter when asked the name of the region. "Kennewick," a native American word, means "grassy place." Kennewick Man is the name for the remains of a prehistoric man found on a nearby bank of the Columbia River, sometimes thought to have Caucasian features, despite being indigenous and living 9000 years ago. Ownership of the bones has been a matter of great controversy.

Attractions

Kennewick is the host city of the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League, as well as of the af2's Tri-Cities Fever. They both play their home games in the Toyota Center, which hosts many other regional events as well. Every year during the summer, hydroplane racing takes place at the Water Follies event on the Columbia River. Residents from all of southeastern Washington come to Kennewick to shop in the city's commercial district, the center point of which is Columbia Center Mall.

Geography

Kennewick is located at 46°12′13″N, 119°9′33″W (46.203475, -119.15927). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63 km² (24.3 mi²). 59.4 km² (22.9 mi²) of it is land and 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²) of it (5.67%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 54,693 people, 20,786 households, and 14,176 families residing in the city. The population density was 920.9/km² (2,384.9/mi²). There were 22,043 housing units at an average density of 371.2/km² (961.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.93% White, 1.14% Black or African American, 0.93% Native American, 2.12% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 9.4% from other races, and 3.37% from two or more races. 15.55% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 20,786 households out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.6% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,213, and the median income for a family was $50,011. Males had a median income of $41,589 versus $26,022 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,152.

Education

Public schools located in the city are part of the Kennewick School District. The Kennewick School District has thirteen elementary schools (Amistad, Canyon View, Cascade, Eastgate, Edison, Hawthorne, Lincoln, Ridge View, Southgate, Sunset View, Vista, Washington, Westgate), four middle schools (Park, Highlands, Desert Hills, Horse Heaven Hills), and three high schools: Kennewick High School (the Lions), Kamiakin High School (the Braves), and Southridge High School (the Suns). See Wikipedia, Kennewick, Washington.

The cost of living in a particular real estate area can dramatically affect a decision to purchase a home. It is clear that the cost of living varies diversely across suburbs and neighborhoods, and between cities and towns. Many factors effect living costs, the main one being geographical location - such as rural, urban or metropolitan areas. Wikipedia writes: "A cost-of-living index measures the cost of maintaining a certain standard of living over time. Price indexes, such as the United States Consumer Price Index, use cost-of-living as their conceptual basis."

The cost-of-living index has been developed to determine the minimum costs in North America to maintain a household in terms of sustenance and their income purchasing power. To work out the likely cost of living in an area you need to consider several factors. For example, in the long-term, what are the likely costs of goods and services in the area? and What are the price indexes? The US Consumer Price Index is a great resource to start with to answer these questions. Next, what are the price changes of goods and services? as well as inflation? The Governments decisions that directly affect the economy will also affect the quality of goods and services available, and so modify the cost-of-living index.

Other factors to look at for cost of living are employment rates, the average salary, rental and housing costs, and of course the health of the real estate market. When considering Kennewick real estate, try the website at Salary.com for local cost of living information.

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The Land of Kennewick Washington ~ A Beautiful Place to Live ~ There is an abundance of beauty that surrounds the land, as it is with the entire area of Tri City Wa. Kennewick is situated along the Hanford Reach, the last remaining free flowing stretch of the Columbia River. Because of its unspoiled landscape, the Hanford Reach is home to a spectacular and diverse population of wildlife and vegetation that are rarely seen in other places in such abundant numbers.

Among the many features of the Columbia Basin of the Hanford Reach is the characteristic landscape of savanna like, dry plains we commonly refer to as the shrub steppes. The shrub steppes feature flat, parched lands that go on endlessly for miles, dotted only by shrubs and bushes.

The shrub steppe landscape of Kennewick, Tri city WA is responsible for its relatively warm weather and milder winters compared to other places in the greater Washington State. This landscape, while seemingly barren and austere, is actually home to many birds and other terrestrial animals. Do not be fooled by the stark facade, for the shrub steppes of Kennewick is home to a sundry of flora and fauna that draws visitors from all across the country.

It is this landscape and climate that has made Kennewick a winter resort; a place that you can go to when the harsh winters of other places leave you out in the cold. At Kennewick, the winters are something to look forward to and celebrate.

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Kennewick General Hospital's marketing team was recently awarded a silver medal at the 2006 Aster Awards. KGH received the award for their television campaign featuring local physicians in an earnest discussion about the unique benefits KGH has to offer and the pressing need for hospital expansion. PS Media Inc., a local advertising agency produced the commercial. "We are pleased to help KGH share their story with the community.  They are an irreplaceable asset to the people they serve," said Dave Praino of PS Media."Our primary mission for the campaign was to provide the community with our physicians' perspective regarding the high quality of service KGH provides and our need for expansion," explained Theresa Long, Director of Business Development and Marketing at KGH.   

Kennewick General Hospital's administration and staff have established five primary areas of focus for the hospital:

• To provide high quality care


• To provide outstanding customer service


• To increase the hospital's financial viability


• To foster proactive growth of KGH's healthcare system


• To be a major contributor to the  health of the community through educational opportunities, health fairs, public screenings, etc.

Success in the areas listed depends, in part, on the execution of a strong, consistent public communications campaign. The hospital's marketing staff will work to continue its strong marketing and community relations efforts in 2007.
The Aster Awards are hosted by Creative Images, Publisher of Marketing Healthcare Today magazine.