About The Richland Washington Area 

LOCATION  

Richland is located in southeastern Washington, in the northern nook of where the Yakima and Columbia Rivers come together. Richland is easily accessed off of Interstate 182?this quickly connects to Interstate 82, which can be taken northwest directly to Seattle (approximately 200 miles) or south to Interstate 84, which runs east to Portland, Oregon (approximately 200 miles). The city of Spokane is about 130 miles via highway 395 which links to Interstate 90. The cities of Kennewick and Pasco, both within 10 miles of Richland, share this unique location (see below for details about these cities), which is known as the Tri-cities area.  

ABOUT TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORTS  

The Tri-Cities airport is located in Pasco, approximately 8 miles from Richland. It is the third largest airport in the State of Washington, providing access to 3 major airlines. Richland also has its own small airport. Spokane International Airport is the next closest major airport, approximately 130 miles from Richland. Direct flights to Seattle, Portland (Oregon), Denver, and Salt Lake are offered. There is a train (Amtrak) station located in nearby Pasco.  

Ben Franklin Transit serves the Richland/Kennewick/Pasco area with an extensive bussing system.  

BRIEF HISTORY  

Richland was inhabited by numerous Native American tribes who, for hundreds of years, lived on the abundant wildlife and vegetation that existed in this northern area of the Columbia and Yakima (formerly called Tapatett) River confluence. In the late 1800's, white settlers began to move in and the town, originally called Benton, was incorporated in 1910. The town remained very small until 1942 when the government identified Richland as the site for the Hanford Nuclear facility. Almost overnight, Richland became a federally run town filled with thousands of Hanford facility workers. In 1958, Richland was incorporated as a First Class city and became self-ruling, leaving behind Federal Government control. Today, though the Hanford environmental cleanup mission still employs many residents, the city is expanding its economic base and working to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of its surroundings.  

POPULATION 38,708  

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THIS AREA?  

There are three major rivers that converge in this area?the Columbia, the Yakima, and the Snake?and these afford the town of Richland a remarkably beautiful natural setting, as well as abundant recreational opportunities. The surrounding area is rich with agriculture, including wineries, and wildlife. While its remote location offers these benefits, Richland and its two neighboring towns that make up the Tri-city area also offer extensive municipal and cultural services, and it is easy to access major interstates for travel to larger urban centers. This town is just right for someone looking for an escape from the cities, but not from the benefits of a well-established community. 

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