Our neighborhood library is so cool! Post pandemic, and there are so many ways to enjoy the…read morelibrary! Reading time and events are in full swing for the summer. There are many online options, and a drive they experience to enjoy. The most favorite features we enjoy are: grab bags, self check out, and pre-checkout for items requested. Did you know if the library does not have the book, you can request them to buy it. And, you will be the first one to read it! It's such an economical approach to media and different resources. This library system is definitely equipped to share the joy of reading!

I just thought it was a nice surprise to see the library and they have nice things for kids to be…read moreactive to help them enjoy reading. I just got my card I moved here from west side 1 year ago.

This is the place you go if you want to hang out w/ trash. :) I've gone here to dispose of used…read moremotor oil, anti-freeze, etc. I've also gone here to dispose of a few things too big for my trash can. Granted, I only get my trash can picked up every 4-7 weeks (I recycle like a fiend, BIG TIME!). Be sure to have a copy of your utility bill when coming here, otherwise they'll charge you for using the facilities. There are also recycling bins here as well.

It costs $10 for the first 1500 lbs (except leaves, they will let you dump leaves for free) even if…read moreyou can prove that you own a home in Richland. I think it's a rip off but sometimes a necessity. Friendly people work there... So that's good...

Wow, this tour is AMAZING. It starts with a 15 minute video at the visitor center which explains…read morethe background of the geopolitical climate that prompted the construction of the reactor. It is the first large-scale nuclear reactor ever built, taking uranium and converting it into plutonium-239 (used in the Trinity test in New Mexico and the Fat Man bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan). Then there is a 45 minute bus ride to the B reactor itself (try to avail yourself of the restrooms at the visitor center, but there's a tour bus bathroom and port-a-potties at the reactor itself). The bus ride flew by as the docent talked about the area and his own experience as an engineer. Very engrossing. As you enter, there's another short presentation by a docent explaining the physics behind the reactor, and then you're set loose. There are also small docent-led presentations at specified times too if you want to get more into the nitty-gritty of the design and operation of the reactor. I wish I had more time at the reactor, maybe 15 more minutes, since there was so much to see and read. The exhibits were so well done!

Definitely worth a visit, though most of the buildings that once were on the site at the height of…read moreHanford's operations are no longer there. Everything went on schedule as described. The bus is a comfy coach and the 45 minute ride to the actual Reactor B is enlivened by the tour guide's info about the history and geology of the area, as well as providing background on the construction and challenges of putting together the entire site so quickly. Free bottled water is provided at the site, and there's a good mix of short talks by guides (about 15 minutes or so each) and time to walk around, read info on exhibits, and take photos. Visitor Center is clean, with chairs inside for waiting as well as benches outside. Because we'd driven almost 3 hours to the site, we took advantage of a shady bench to have our lunch. The timing of the 11:45am tour means you'll want to get something to eat before setting off, because you won't return to the Visitor Center for about 4 hours (and there is no food to purchase at the Center, and no food allowed inside the Reactor B building). There is, however, a place to eat next door to the Visitor Center (The Dive) where I can at least confirm that the beer and onion rings are excellent. We got lucky and had a relatively cool (80 degrees) day. Bathrooms at the actual park site (the reactor) are limited to portable toilets, but again, all the info presented from registration to the actual tour were clear, informative, and well done.

I love lighthouses and feel that they are a still a novelty to me after living in the Pacific…read moreNorthwest for over ten years and the fact of being born and raised in landlocked states prior to moving to the West Coast. Normally they are along the coast that we go to see and visit but the Clover Island Lighthouse is a river light house for the Columbia River. There used to be quite a few river lights along the Columbia but if memory serves most of them fell into disrepair or torn down. The Clover Island Lighthouse is quite new by lighthouse standards as it was built in 2010 on Clover Island where events are held as well as river views. It also serves a landmark for the island. Being such a new lighthouse I suspect it's used more for tourism rather than for practical purposes but I wouldn't rule that out either as the Columbia River is a very busy river for boat traffic. It's a little bit of a surprise to me that there was even a lighthouse in Tri-Cities as they are definitely situated in the desert but that makes it ironical in a fun way as well. Quite a few of the lighthouses on the coast have similar paint jobs and some are built similarly as well. I know there is a vast array of different lighthouses in all shapes and sizes but those seem to be more common in Michigan from what I gather. So it was quite refreshing to see a lighthouse that was not only new but also has a stucco look to it which is very appropriate for the arid environment and other housing in areas like this. The island is pretty small and there is a restaurant there and Ice Harbor Brewing has a location on the island as well so you can eat and drink along with taking a gander at this cute little lighthouse as well and any marina activities that are available for those with boats.

We stopped here for about 10 minutes to check out the lighthouse when we were in the area. It's a…read morenice quick little stop with some history. There are great views of the water and bridge and there is plenty of parking. It's definitely worth a stop if you have a few minutes. The sunset here was lovely and we were entertained by some jet skiiers on the water. There was also an ice cream vendor but he was closing up when we arrived.

It looks like you are in a space without offices or a traditional entry. You will need to enter…read morethru a revolving gate entry, and a security guard will meet you there. If you are 18 or over, please have your government issued photo ID available to enter the visitor's center. The visitor center is awesome! Lots of literature and pictures documenting the lock and dam. Be sure to checkout the fish ladders when entering. This experience starts the curiosity to want more information. The greeter is happy to see people and ready to share information. The facility is clean and ready for guests. This establishment has a lot of history and information to share, and we are excited to have this place available for future resourcing. If you want to learn more about Hydro-power and renewable resources, this is your place! No fees required to enter.

You know, it's not bad, especially for a free exhibit. I would say that the view of the dam from…read morethe outside is more impressive than anything on the inside, but it's still work taking a look. The interior has a view of the fish ladder where you can look at fish through the window and also see the current fish counts (yes, they count every single one, separated by species!). It also has a bunch of historical and informational stuff. However, the strangest thing about the dam is that the entire exterior is controlled by these rather large orb web spiders. No cameras and phones are allowed in the facility, so there's no way to ever get any proof, but I theorize that the humans that work there are actually automatons controlled by these overlords. They're designed to be very friendly and actually rather convincing at times, but I'm pretty sure I know what's gong on here. One visit is plenty for me, but I do think that everyone should see it once -- just don't offend the spiders because there's no doubt that they're the ones that head this operation.

So had to do a minor stint in the Justice center…read more The guards were amazing and professional and treated me like a person and not a animal. They were very down to earth and we're accommodating in many ways. The nurses were equally as helpful and assisted in individual needs. The judge sucked seemed like he had a hell of a day but hey Justice isn't always pleasant. The food sucked ass but they did serve 3 meals a day and it was hot. I was in a good pod that allowed for TV and low risk inmates. We were all just doing our time and paying our debts to the system Showers were hot Bed mattress stunk All in all I don't condone breaking the law because it's a road that never ends. If you end up in Benton county corrections you won't have the hardest time serving out your time.

They finally got me. I was charged for Yelping with abandon in Benton County. I pleaded: GUILTY…read more Seriously, I made my trip to the Justice Center for my first Jury Duty experience. I thought of pulling a Lez Lemon, and showing up in a Han Solo outfit, but I was curiously intrigued with learning about the whole experience. They have been having some issues with their online & call-in system, but I had no issues with determining whether I was needed. The staff at the Center were pretty cool. Some of the Jury candidates were hella funny and memorable. Sadly, I didn't make it for Jury selection--my number was just too high. It was a cool experience nonetheless.

This post office has the most awful couriers who do not pay attention. I've had at least two…read morehandfuls of packages delivered to the wrong mailbox. I have a block style mailbox so the courier has to pay attention to what apartment they are putting it in and somehow can rarely manage to put it in the correct one. It becomes a major inconvenience considering it is items I've ordered that cost money and I have to hope I get them whenever the person who received my package is honest enough to bring it to me. it is currently the holiday season and I need my package between a certain timeframe, I would've gotten it on time had the courier delivered it to the correct apartment. I'm getting entirely fed up with this, and it needs to be corrected.

Takes sooo freaking long just to get 1 package.. they had 1 person working there with 15 people in…read moreline. The girl working took her sweet old time spends at least 30 minutes with 1 customer and chatting away about things non related to the business.. I hate going here because of it. Very unprofessional. Get more workers or talk to that lady.. it's Saturday at 1130 why don't u expect it to be busy.. very annoying. 3 people left because of it. Thanks for nothing (count 4 people leaving including me)

it's a bridge! and it's blue! and the official name 'Pioneer Memorial Bridge' never had a chance…read more it's not really a bad bridge but it's not really noteworthy either except that it was originally green like the Green Bridge that it replaced and now it's blue. and now the Blue Bridge is about gonna get a fresh coat of blue! the project started some six years ago and work just recently resumed after a years-long hiatus just in time to spoil the commute for thousands of people in the tri-cities area for about fifteen more months. yea!? clocking in a little over 2500 feet from the tips the Blue Bridge caries Route 395 and a much maligned pedestrian way across the Columbia River from Kennewick to Pasco and back. like almost every bridge in the world it is not up to handling the amount of traffic it sees but if y'all drive nice, move over early, and learn to zipper-merge it should work okay for a while longer :-)

A bridge builder once told my uncle and I in Idaho the taller you build it the more likely people…read morewill commit suicide on it (it was a lot dirtier than that but I cleaned it up for Yelp). Now this bridge isn't tall like the one's those peeps are looking for but the jump still isn't pain free unless the dive is perfect. However with that said if you're a good climber you can reach that sexy red/white/blue USA flag on top before plummeting towards the frigid Columbia Blue. Finally, the bridge is like a D- for safety so make sure you don't fall through like the bridge on I-5 in Western WA.