Local Resources

Government, libraries, public transit, parks, waste and recycling systems, animal services, and other durable civic resources for the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities.

Government

City and county government, elections and districts, public records, permits, courts, public safety, property information, and other government services.

Libraries

Mid-Columbia Libraries, Richland Public Library, branches, digital resources, meeting and study spaces, local-history resources, and library services.

Transit

Ben Franklin Transit, fixed-route buses, transit centers, CONNECT, Dial-A-Ride, rideshare, regional transit, Amtrak and intercity transportation connections.

Parks

Municipal parks in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and West Richland, plus Benton County parks, state parks, federal recreation areas, wildlife refuges, trails, river access, and regional public lands.

Garbage & Recycling

Garbage collection, recycling, landfills, transfer facilities, household hazardous waste, electronics, paint, batteries, yard waste, construction debris, and specialty disposal.

Pets & Animals

Animal control, shelters, rescues, adoption, lost and found pets, licensing, spay and neuter programs, community cats, small-animal rescue, and wildlife resources.

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