Tri-Cities, Washington

The Tri-Cities in the state of Washington are Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick. They are located at the confluence of the Yakima, Snake, and Columbia Rivers in southeastern Washington. Pasco is on the north side of the Columbia, Kennewick and Richland are south of it (Kennewick is directly east of Richland). According to the 2000 census, the combined population of the Tri-Cities is 125,467. The Tri-Cities Airport located in Pasco provides the region with commercial and private air service. Columbia Basin College is a two-year college in Pasco, and Washington State University has a minor branch campus in Richland. Pasco is the seat of Franklin County, while Kennewick and Richland are located in Benton County.

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Washington - Richland - Pasco - Kennewick - Yakima - Snake - Columbia River - 2000 - Tri-Cities Airport - Columbia Basin College - Washington State University - Franklin County - Benton County

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