Tri-City Area and Real Estate Blog

Richland has been named one of the best places for a second career in America!!!  This study was based off of

• Below-Average Unemployment
• Cost of Living
• Access to Medical Facilities and
• Recreational Opportunities

Many jobs are being creating in the Tri-City area thanks to WSU Tri-Cities and Pacific Northwest national Laboratory (PNNL).    The area also provides affordable homes and the availability of recreation.

Too see a list of available homes in the area, visit us at www.distinctiveprop.com.

The Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail riverfront makeover project has unanimously brought the City of Kennewick and Port of Kennewick commissioners together in a spirit of cooperation, thus allowing them to begin the process of creating the vision and planning for the future development of Kennewick’s rivershore. The Port of Kennewick has added many upgrades to the Clover Island area and that will feed into future plans. Both agencies also agreed to work together on how development should proceed for the Vista Field Airport and the adjacent Three Rivers Entertainment District. All of these improvements will add much to the economic stability of the Downtown Kennewick area with upscale real estate developments, tourism, business growth and recreational activities.

Two West Richland businesses, Three Rivers Spinal Rehab and West Richland Physical Therapy, are hosting a “Rehab-B-Q” to meet the local community and neighbors.   Barbequed hot dogs and burgers, plus drinks will be served, and they will have kids’ games and music will be provided to create a family-friendly event they hope will become an annual activity.  Wednesday June 9th will be the day, from 5 to 7 pm at their office location of 4791 W Van Giesen in West Richland. For more information call 509-967-2700.

This year brings the 31st Annual Tri-Cities Wine Festival to the Three Rivers Convention Center with judged competitions, a silent auction, vendors and artisans. This year’s festival will be held on November 6th and 7th and all events are open to te public.

The Tri-Cities Wine Festival is the state’s longest running judged wine event and is a major fundraiser for the Wine Society’s educational fund.

The move to the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick was suggested by wine makers and vendors, for the ease of flow and more elbow room.

For more information, visit: www.tcwinefest.com

Our beautiful Tri-Cities has grown so much over the last few years and the wine industry has been a large part of that growth.  Below are some of the wonderful wine events upcoming in our communities. Please take a look and schedule yourself a little jaunt to these festivals and sample all that our Mid-Columbia Wine Country has to offer.

September 26 & 27: Catch the Crush, Tri-Cities/Benton City. This 23rd annual event is a lot of fun with many activities, including grape stomps, harvest and crush activities, winery tours, free-run juice, hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting and live music. Find out about all the fun at www.columbiavalleywine.com

November 6 & 7: Tri-Cities Wine Festival, Kennewick. This event is one of the Northwest’s oldest and will be held at the Three Rivers Convention Center this year. Lots of competition amongst wineries, and loads of camadraderie as well. For more information go to www.tricitieswinefestival.com.

November 13 & 14: Savor the Flavor, Pasco. Tri-Cities wine and food come together to benefit the Oasis School. For more info go to www.tastetricities.com/savor.

June 15:

Summer Sizzle Grilling Class & Dinner: 6pm – 9pm. StoneRidge Event Center, 5960 Burden Blvd., Pasco

June 16:

Financial Planning Workshop Series: 4:30pm – 6pm, WSU Tri-Cities, E Bldg, R212, 2710 University Dr, Richland.

June 17:

Young Professionals of Tri-Cities Meeting: 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Allied Arts Gallery, 89 Lee Blvd., Richland

Energy from the Vacuum – 10-part series: 7pm – 9pm, R242 CBC Health Science Center, 8912 Northgate, Richland.

June 18:

Kennewick Avenue Farmers Market. 9am – 1pm, Key Bank parking Lot, Auburn St & Kennewick Avenue, Kennewick

Pioneer Dance Tunes of the Far West: 7pm – 9pm, Mid-Columbia Library, 1620 S Union, Kennewick

June 19:

Richland Farmer’s Market – Market at the Parkway: 9am – 1pm, The Parkway, Richland

Three Rivers Senior Life Show: 11am – 5:30pm. Allied Arts Gallery, 89 Lee Blvd., Richland

June 20:

Pasco Farmers Market: 8am – 12pm. Fourth Avenue (between Lewis & columbia Streets), Pasco

Country Nesters Marketplace Antiques & Collectibles Show. 9am – 4pm, Howard Amon Park, Richland.

Get Your Hands on Astronomy: 1:30pm – 4pm LIGO Hanford Observatory, Richland

2009 World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions: 2pm – 4pm Toyota Center, 7000 W Grandridge, Kennewick