Tri-Cities Real Estate News & Views - Kennewick Washington

Kennewick Kidz Dig Rigz : A Family Friendly Event with a Cause

If you want to take a part in a family-friendly event come join Kadlec Foundation & Numerica Credit Union's "Kidz Dig Rigz 2014." Throughout the year, the foundation has partnered with generous community sponsors to hold several special events to raise funds and to grow awareness of its work to enhance care.

On May 17, Saturday from 10:30 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon get up close to personal with Big Rigz such as tractors, firetrucks, tanks & more at the Columbia Park stage area! Entertainment includes monster truck rides, bouncy houses, face-painting, clowns & more. In addition, visits can be expected from local mascots and superheroes including Chuck E. Cheese, Superman, Spiderman, Ms. Teen Tri-Cities,& Ronald McDonald among others!

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Group Health Inland Empire Century in Kennewick, 25, 50, 75, & 100 Mile Bike Rides

25, 50, 75, 100 Mile Bike Rides
Ride the rivers and wheat fields of Eastern Washington with this year's Group Health Inland Empire Century. Happening on May 10, the routes skirt both the Columbia and Yakima Rivers going through the parks and over the bridges and then taking the return route via the Horse Heaven Hills.

You can choose from 25 miles to more challenging 50, 75 or 100 miles tours showcasing the scenic beauty of the Lower Yakima/Columbia River valley. Get mesmerized with the river valley's vineyards, wheat fields and fruit orchards.

Details of the Tri Cities Bike Ride Routes
From Columbia Park riders will go east through Kennewick, across the Columbia to Pasco, then cross again to Richland, while other rides go on to Benton City. If you…

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Eighteenth Annual Gem and Mineral Show in Kennewick

On April 26 and 27, from 10AM to 5PM, the Lakeside Gem and Mineral Club will hold the 18th Annual Gem and Mineral Show at Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick, Wa.

Lakeside Gem and Mineral Club
Named after Lake Wallula and to commemorate the newly built McNary Dam, Lakeside Gem and Mineral Club was started in 1953.

Its purpose is to promote activities of mutual interest for collecting and displaying of gems and minerals.

Gem and Mineral Show
The gem and mineral show will feature 12 dealers, 50 displays, demonstrations, activities for children, door prizes, silent auctions, geode (a rounded rock formation with crystals or banding inside) cracking, and so much more.

This is also your chance to see precious gemstones, minerals, jewelry,…

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Jenny's Hope 5th Annual Super Pet Adoption in Kennewick, Wa

Be ready to bring home a new pet on April 26, Saturday, from 10AM to 3PM, as Jenny’s Hope presents its 5th Annual Super Pet Adoption. This event will take place at the east end of Columbia Park.

Jenny’s Hope
Jenny’s Hope was established in 2009 with the primary goal of helping ease the burden of local animal shelters and rescues who were doing a wondrous job of helping homeless and orphaned pets. This non-profit organization that aims to help find permanent homes for the orphaned pets in the community.

Fifth Annual Super Pet Adoption
For the fifth straight year, Jenny’s Hope is presenting the annual Super Pet Adoption. Here, you’ll get to meet amazing pets up for adoption from more than a dozen local shelters and rescues. There will also be pet…

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Dig Deep Into History: Coyote Canyon Mammoth Dig in Kennewick, WA

Interested in seeing a part of history unfold before your eyes? Join the Coyote Canyon Mammoth Dig on May 17 and experience this one of a kind event.

Coyote Canyon Mammoth Dig
The Columbia Basin holds a lot of interesting secrets under its soil. Get the chance to uncover some of them as you participate in the Coyote Canyon Mammoth Dig on the 17th of May, from 8AM to 11AM at a dig site just southwest of Kennewick. Be prepared to learn more about the different creatures that came thousands of years before you through the entire process as you are given an introduction about the dig site, get a tour of the area and participate in the entire process. Meeting point will be at the Kennewick High School Library. From here, everybody will be bringing their own…

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Spring Bazaar and Flea Market in Kennewick, WA

If you’re hoping to catch some deals this season, then visit this year’s Spring Bazaar and Flea Market on April 25 and 26 at the Kennewick Valley Grange 731.

2014 Spring Bazaar and Flea Market
This year’s Spring Bazaar and Flea Market promises a variety of goodies for you at low prices. Hunt for some treasures among the knick knacks for sale, or set up your own corner and sell some things yourself! Open to the public and with no admission fee to worry about, you get to take a look around, enjoy the event and maybe catch a deal or two.

This event takes place on April 25 from noon until 6PM and on April 26 from 9AM to 4PM at the Kennewick Valley Grange. Slots for vendors will be on a first come, first served basis so register now to grab a spot.

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Toyota Center Kennewick Presents Hair – Let the Sun Shine In

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 22 because the rock musical that sparked a revolution and ignited a generation is coming to Kennewick, particularly to Windemere Theatre at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.

Hair – Let the Sun Shine In
The show will feature all the original hits, as well as new songs rediscovered from the original production. Out to lend the show raw energy and immediacy is The Tribe, who will also be performing all songs, live.

In case you didn’t know, this show was initially performed in 1967, back when the universal themes of individuality, experimentation, and acceptance in the face of oppression were reverberating, as they are these days. The show’s original creator, Jim Rado, just decided to give it a 2014 update to make it…

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Tri Citian of the Year Award in Kennewick

It’s that time of the year again. The whole of Tri Cities will once again honor distinguished Tri Citians who went over and above their capabilities to contribute to the growth and development of the Tri Cities.

Tri Citian of the Year
The Tri City Herald conceptualized the Tri Citian of the Year award. The very first recipient of this award was Owen Hurd, and that was back in 1962.

Despite hitches along the way, the Tri Citian of Year awarding is now a community wide effort and is considered the single most important and well-known annual awards program in the Tri Cities.

Basis for the Award
In the get-go, we mentioned that those who are nominated for the award must be instrumental to the growth and development of the Tri Cities. A person must be…

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Blue Mountain Wildlife Fundraiser in Kennewick

If you don’t have anything to do on April 19, head on out to Kennewick Ranch and Home at 845 N. Columbia Center Blvd. for the annual Blue Mountain Wildlife Fundraiser.

Blue Mountain Wildlife
Blue Mountain Wildlife is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to provide help and take care of orphaned, sick, or injured wildlife. Their focus is on birds of prey, providing these creatures the necessary treatment and care to bring them back to their natural habitat.

Their goals include training volunteers to become experts in rehabilitation techniques, helping enhance awareness and appreciation of wildlife through public education, and providing a facility where concerned people can bring wildlife that need care.

Annual Fundraiser
On April…

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Easily Reduce the Property Taxes of Your Tri Cities Wa Home

It doesn’t matter if you live in Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, or West Richland. The fact remains that finally owning the home of your dreams is one of the best goals you could ever achieve. However, the reality sets in a year after acquiring your home, as you’re faced with property taxes.

Many homeowners consider property taxes a burden, and for good reason. A recent study conducted by Zillow showed that a property owner in the United States pays an average of close to $2,800 in property taxes. That is approximately 1.4% of the owner’s home value each year. Given that property tax is based on the home’s value, you could expect homeowners to pay a higher amount while others may pay less. In addition, property tax values rise steadily as time goes by. In…

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