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TableofContents WelcometoPasco.................................................................................................................................2 Pasco has for several years been Wash
WelcometoP Pasco has for several years been Washington’s fastest-growing city. L ocated at the convergence of the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima riv- ers, Pasco, Kennewick, and Ric
asco Pasco is located at the convergence of the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima rivers. several years been Washington’s fastest- growing city, with a population of 50,200 in April 2
istory Pasco was founded as a railroad town just a few miles from Sacajawea Park, where Lewis and Clark camped for two days. For those who would like to learn more about Franklin County’s rich a
Zornes built the area’s first landing strip and first airplane manufacturing facility, and opened the first flight school west of the Mississippi. Two crashes into the Columbia River in 1912 grounded
Lourdes Health Network is a member of Ascension Health, the nation’s largest not-for-profit Health health care system. The region offers state-of-the-art medical care. Lourdes Health
The Lourdes Health Network serves patients from throughout Benton and Franklin counties. The clinic offers a number of services, includ- ing comprehensive family medicine, women’s health care, lab
Education Education is a high priority in Pasco. Pasco School District The Pasco School District expresses its vision for local education as “Putting students first to make learning last a lif
Higher Education Columbia Basin College Washington State’s largest commu- nity college is located in Pasco. In just over 50 years Columbia Basin College has grown from an enrollment of 299 studen
Pasco’s tremendous growth rate (over 50 percent in the last eight years) is due to the community’s quality of life and an excellent inventory of affordable hom es. RealE 10 Pasco Chamber of Commerc
state Pasco’s growing at a tremendous rate. P asco’stremendousgrowth rate (over 50 percent in the last eight years) is due to the community’s qual- ity of life an
Business Washington State now has the second-largest collection of wineries in the United States (next to California). 12 Pasco Chamber of Commerce Pasco continu
the same time allowing waterborne cargo to move nearly 500 miles inland — as far as Lewiston, Idaho. Pasco is the Northwest hub for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF), which provides m
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of makes and models, from Mustangs to Mercedes. Locally owned car, truck, and recreational vehicle dealers provide sales and service and many local jobs. The Greater Pasco Area Chamber of
Pasco residents can choose Religi ofrom ovner 40 welcoming and encouraging chur s. che Pasco churches offer spiritual support and community events. P asco residents can choo
Recreation Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland have a wide variety of entertainment options – things to do indoors or out, for families or individuals, for the energetic or the relaxed. Water
King City Truckstop & Knights Inn “We Treat Our Customers Like Royalty” 2100 E. Hillsboro • Pasco, Washington 99301 Phone (509) 547-3475 • Fax (509) 547-4004
Arts &Culture From the best in classical arts to charming glimpses of Americana, Pasco offers a rich cultural environment. Downtown Pasco Largely due to the size
A vibrant part of local culture is a large and growing Hispanic community. Pasco hosted the “Grand Ole’ Fourth” for 15 years, then joined with Franklin County to expand the event to J
Tourism Over 300 days of sunshine and three rivers combine to produce a number of things to see and do in Pasco and the Tri-Cities! With miles of rivers and thousands o
The Hanford Reach National Monument also enjoys an excellent reputation for wildlife viewing. And Bateman Island, on the Columbia River where Kennewick and Richland come together, is also a great
IndexofAdvertisers Please support the advertisers who helped to make this publication possible. AccountAnt Baker & Giles, PS cPAs — page 7 202 North 3rd Aven
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