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About the Tri-Cities
The Tri-Cities is located in southeast
Washington State, and is situated at the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima
and Snake Rivers. With a population of 205,200, the major communities
are Richland, Kennewick, Pasco and West Richland.
Centrally Located
The Tri-Cities area is centrally located to the major markets of the Pacific Northwest and the world. Our region offers:
- The 29th fastest growing metropolitan area in the nation
- Manufacturing employment increases averaging four percent per year.
- Ranking among the Top 10 high technology communities in the nation by Milken Institute.
- An exceptional transportation network including interstate highways, two national railroads, commercial air service and barge service.
- State of the art communications network including a “Verizon Smart Park.”
Things to Do
No matter what activities you enjoy, you can find them in the Tri-Cities. For more information, visit the Tri-City Visitor and Convention Bureau online: http://www.visittri-cities.com/
Major Private Employers |
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Company |
# Employees |
Company |
# Employees |
Battelle/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |
3965 |
Fluor Hanford, Inc. |
3787 |
Bechtel National, Inc. |
3311 |
ConAgra/Lamb-Weston |
1800 |
Tyson Fresh Meats |
1450 |
Energy Northwest |
1406 |
CH2M Hill Hanford Group |
1401 |
Kadlec Medical Center |
1047 |
Kennewick General Hospital |
812 |
Broetje Orchards |
796 |
Framatome ANP (an AREVA Company) |
750 |
Lockheed Martin Services |
675 |
Benton County |
659 |
Lourdes Health Network |
659 |
Tri-Cities Airport |
625 |
Bechtel Hanford, Inc. |
410 |
Apollo, Inc. |
350 |
Day & Zimmerman Protection Technology Hanford |
315 |
DOE Richland Operations |
275 |
Pacific Eco Solutions |
250 |
Duratek Federal Services |
230 |
AgriNorthwest |
185 |
Eberline Services, Inc. |
120 |
DOE Office of River Protection |
105 |
Cogema Engineering Corp. (an AREVA Company) |
100 |
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Getting to the Tri-Cities
Air Service
We have the third largest airport in Washington State and Delta Airlines, Delta Connection, Horizon Air, United Express and Allegiant Air serve us. http://www.portofpasco.org/aphome.htm
Driving Directions
From Pullman: Take US-195 to Colfax. Turn left on WA-26 and go to Washtucna. At Washtucna turn left onto WA-260, going to Connel. Head Southwest on US-395. Exit US-395 via ramp at sign reading “To US-395 South to Umatilla / Yakima" and go Southwest. Continue on I-182,US-12 and go West
From Spokane: Take I-90,US-395 and go Southwest. Exit I-90, US-395 via ramp at sign reading "Exit 220 US-395 S to Ritzville / Pasco" and go West. Bear left on US-395 and go Southwest. Exit US-395 via ramp at sign reading "To US-395 South to Umatilla / Yakima" and go Southwest. Continue on I-182,US-12, going West.
From Vancouver: Drive East on I-84 to Umatilla. Exit I-84 via ramp at sign reading "Exit 179 I-82 W to Hermiston / Umatilla." Go north on I-82,US-12. Exit I-82,US-12 via ramp at sign reading "Exit 102 I-182 E / US-12 E to Richland / Pasco."
From Yakima: Take I-82 South. Exit I-82,US-12 via ramp at sign reading "Exit 102 I-182 E / US-12 E to Richland / Pasco."
Housing
Visit the following links for housing information.
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